159 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Three-family · built c. 1887 · Block 1833, Lot 82.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Dec 23, 2019, estimated cost $42K, described as “Install new boiler and h.w.h in the 3 story existing building. Plumbing works as per plan. No change in egress, use, occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $206,520
- 2026–27 tax
- $8,471
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,442,000
- Taxable value
- $42,689
- Assessed land
- $14,700
- Assessed improvements
- $191,820
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 2.10 built, above the 2.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Sep 6, 2019: $1,650,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Bedford Historic District (Historic District). 2 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.