This gorgeous 4 story/3 family Queen Anne style Townhouse has it all. Design by famed architect Gilbert Alphonse Schellenger, his earliest works are found on this tree lined block of Hancock St in the Bedford section of Bedford Stuyvesant. This trophy Townhouse is close to the Nostrand Ave A express subway line, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Billed as the'golden block'of Hancock St is filled with beautiful Townhouses of exceptional quality. The spacious Owner's duplex is dripping with original details. In addition, there are two 1.5 bedrooms/1 bath income generating rentals. Nice original patterned parquet floors, mantels, pier mirror, pocket window shutters, pocket doors and the most intricate fretwork throughout this gem of a property. The parlor floor is grand and spacious with high ceilings and bay windows. There are 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a huge kitchen leading to a large backyard for memorable entertaining. Each of the rental unit offers 1.5 bedrooms, a large full bathroom and a nice size kitchen.The arched brick cellar offers space for storage or a personal gym. Has amazing curb appeal complimented with original bannister and cast iron fence.
Sold for $2,385,000
$2,385,000
196 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
6beds
4baths
3,600sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1899
2,120 Square Feet Lot
$2,982,900 Zestimate®
$663/sqft
$7,994 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,982,900
$2.62M - $3.40M
$7,994/mo
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2024 | Sold | $2,385,000+3.9%$663/sqft |
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| 6/24/2024 | Pending sale | $2,295,000$638/sqft |
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| 6/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+9.3%$638/sqft |
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| 6/13/2014 | Sold | $2,100,000+13.5%$583/sqft |
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| 5/29/2014 | Pending sale | $1,850,000+54.1%$514/sqft |
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| 2/24/2014 | Sold | $1,200,500-35.1%$333/sqft |
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| 2/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000$514/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,636 -0.5% | $129,180 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $6,666 | $123,480 -4% |
| 2023 | -- | $128,580 +8.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $118,560 -8.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $130,020 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $5,899 +0.8% | $113,880 -9.4% |
| 2019 | $5,854 +7.3% | $125,700 +381.8% |
| 2018 | $5,458 +8.8% | $26,092 +6% |
| 2017 | $5,018 +10.5% | $24,616 +6% |
| 2016 | $4,541 | $23,223 |
| 2015 | $4,541 +62.1% | $23,223 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,801 | $23,048 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $21,744 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,514 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,353 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,353 +0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,207 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,120 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $17,095 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $16,128 |
| 2005 | -- | $16,128 +0.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $16,006 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,100 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,246 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,440 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,440 |
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Ps 93 William H PrescottGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Restoration AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- NABrooklyn Academy High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.2 mi


