$3,195,000
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81 Hancock Street

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn | Bedford Ave & Nostrand Ave

12 Rooms5 Beds4.5 Baths4,221 Square FeetMulti-Family

$3,195,000
floors / apts3 / 2
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x42'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$4,416
Price Per SF
$757

Listing Features

  • Original Details

Property Description for 81 Hancock Street

An Exceptional Restoration Opportunity in Historic Bedford-Stuyvesant Bring a magnificent Brooklyn townhouse back to its former glory. Nestled along a picturesque, tree-lined block, 81 Hancock Street is a remarkable architectural treasure, brimming with exquisite original details and extraordinary potential. For those with vision and imagination to transform this historic beauty into a truly spectacular residence. Measuring 20 feet wide and 42 feet deep, this four-story, legal two-family townhouse offers approximately 4,221 square feet of interior space, including a basement. Behind its striking historic facade and elegant stoop lies a remarkable collection of period details, including magnificent oversized mirrors framed by intricate original moldings, ornate fireplace mantels, exquisite woodwork, substantial paneled doors, and soaring ceilings. Together, these architectural treasures provide an extraordinary foundation for a restoration that honors the home's original craftsmanship while embracing contemporary living. The property offers endless possibilities, whether envisioned as a grand single-family residence, an expansive owner's home with a separate apartment, or an exquisitely restored two-family townhouse. Bedford-Stuyvesant's vibrant cultural and culinary scene includes celebrated restaurants, intimate cafés, independent boutiques, and neighborhood favorites such as Daphne's, Dolores, Ler Ler, Corte, and Peaches. Nearby parks and convenient access to the A and C subway lines further enhance the appeal.

Listing History for 81 Hancock Street

Now
10/28/2026
$3,195,000
Initial Price by Tali Berzak
Compass
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Building Details for 81 Hancock Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeHouse
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts3/2
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Sunday, November 15, 2026
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Bedford Stuyvesant | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Known for its historic brownstones and tight-knit enclave, Bed-Stuy has increasingly left behind its early reputation for being a “bedroom community” and transcended into a highly desirable neighborhood. 

Distinct for its aesthetic, it is populated with ornate buildings characterized by cornices, friezes, finials, fluting and other marks of classic architecture. Built up during the period from 1870 to 1900, its historic district runs to the north of Jefferson Avenue, to the east of Malcolm X Boulevard and to the west of Tompkins Avenue. 

At one point known as “Brooklyn’s Little Harlem,” the shape of the area has shifted toward attracting a wider demographic of people thanks to the influx of bars, restaurants, antique furniture stores and vintage boutiques. More police enforcement paired with the decline of the crack epidemic at the beginning of the 2000s also opened the door for increased development, as well as the occupation of formerly abandoned buildings and spaces. 

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OLR ID: 110270TH