New York City property record for 779 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,412 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,230 (2025) |
| APN | 01658-0065 |
| Primary APN | 01658-0065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,412 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01658-0065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 779 HANCOCK ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11233-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1658 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 38300 |
779 Hancock St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1998.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 779 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4100 / 1575 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 779 Hancock St was $7,230.
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 | $130,260 Land $21,960 Building $108,300 | $2,171,000 Land $366,000 Building $1,805,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,230.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,903.00 | $122,880 Land $22,860 Building $100,020 | $2,048,000 Land $381,000 Building $1,667,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 779 Hancock St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2010 · other causes |
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.
The area around 779 Hancock St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 2,251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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