New York City property record for 178 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,840 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,853 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale |
| APN | 01838-0017 |
| Primary APN | 01838-0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 5 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01838-0017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 HANCOCK ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11216-2185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1838 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 24900 |
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022288406 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 52501803001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 178 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2185 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000132879 |
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| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000132879 |
| Name | BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Address | 899 S OYSTER BAY RD, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 178 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2185 |
| Document Number | 0000288406 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000288406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 HANCOCK ST, 178, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2185 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2185 |
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $154,980 (+7.85%) Land $15,720 Building $139,260 | $2,583,000 (+7.85%) Land $262,000 Building $2,321,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,853.00 (+26.89%) | $143,700 (-0.29%) Land $15,720 Building $127,980 | $2,395,000 (-0.29%) Land $262,000 Building $2,133,000 |
| 2024 | $6,189.00 (+6.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,838.00 | $144,120 Land $16,380 Building $127,740 | $2,402,000 Land $273,000 Building $2,129,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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