257 Hancock Street – Landmark Two-Family Brownstone in Prime Bed-Stuy
Welcome to 257 Hancock Street — a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved two-family landmark brownstone on one of Bedford-Stuyvesant’s most picturesque tree-lined blocks. This elegant property seamlessly blends historic Brooklyn charm with modern functionality, offering incredible scale, character, and flexibility for both end users and investors.
Configured as two expansive duplex residences, the home offers the perfect balance of owner comfort and rental income potential:
Unit 1 (Garden Duplex):
A spacious 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence featuring a generous open layout, modern finishes, and direct access to a serene private garden—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or hosting guests. Perfect as a high-income rental unit or a comfortable owner’s home.
Unit 2 (Upper Duplex):
An elegant 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home filled with natural light and historic details, including original woodwork, decorative mantels, and soaring ceilings. The layout provides multiple living and dining areas, perfect for family living, home office space, or extended stays.
This townhouse offers the ultimate combination of style and practicality—live in one unit while generating strong rental income from the other, or hold as a long-term investment in one of Brooklyn’s most desirable and appreciating neighborhoods.
Located on Hancock Street, surrounded by landmark brownstones and mature trees, you’re moments away from beloved neighborhood restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, as well as convenient access to the A/C trains for easy commuting.
A truly special Bed-Stuy gem—offering timeless design, flexible use, and an unbeatable location.
Sold
$3,500,000
257 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
7beds
3,920sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$3,555,000 Zestimate®
$893/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,555,000
$3.38M - $3.77M
Not available
Zestimate® history
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Modern finishesHistoric detailsPicturesque tree-lined blocksFilled with natural lightSoaring ceilingsTwo expansive duplex residencesDecorative mantels
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Listed by:
Roi Bobil,
Coroi Corp,
Savannah Bojokles
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1807406
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,920
- Total interior livable area: 3,920 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Balcony, Garden, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 018340066
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman, Virtual Doorman
- Security: Doorman, Virtual Doorman
- Subdivision: Bedford-Stuyvesant
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $893/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,941,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,900
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $3,500,000-2.8%$893/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Contingent | $3,600,000$918/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $3,600,000-4%$918/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000-5.1%$957/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listing removed | $3,950,000$1,008/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+192.1%$1,008/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Sold | $1,352,502$345/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,084 +14% | $116,460 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $5,339 | $112,200 +11.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $100,380 -8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $109,980 +29.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $84,900 -1.2% |
| 2020 | $4,727 +0.8% | $85,920 -9.6% |
| 2019 | $4,689 +7.2% | $95,040 +354.7% |
| 2018 | $4,372 +8.7% | $20,901 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $4,023 +10.4% | $19,735 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $3,643 | $18,630 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $3,643 +62.2% | $18,612 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,245 | $18,460 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $17,418 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,446 +5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,525 +0.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,510 +0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,384 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $14,515 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,705 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,938 +0.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,925 +0.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,820 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $12,096 +5.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,421 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,782 +0.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,771 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
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GreatSchools rating
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