A gut-renovated two-family brownstone graced with chic finishes and a host of
restored original details, 729 Hancock is a study in contemporary Brooklyn
luxury. Features of this 20-ft wide townhouse include gorgeous wide plank
walnut floors, central heating and cooling, exposed brick walls, in-home
washers/dryers, a landscaped backyard, a sky lit staircase, an income-
producing rental unit, and charming original details that include pocket
doors, arched windows with attached shutters, and beautiful fireplaces.
The owner's duplex consists of 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 immaculate bathrooms, and
a finished cellar. The lower level of the duplex opens into a tasteful entry
hall that has easy access to a marble powder room as well as an expansive
living and dining space that can be separated by pocket doors. The living area
boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the dining area leads into a custom
eat-in kitchen equipped with a decorative fireplace, Carrara marble
countertops, a tiled backsplash, a farmhouse sink, and a suite of high-end
stainless steel appliances from Viking and Wolf. The kitchen flows out onto a
private terrace that has access to the backyard.
All three bedrooms sit on the upper level of the owner's duplex. The master
bedroom overlooks the backyard and possesses a decorative fireplace, his-and-
hers closets, an additional reach-in closet, and a sublime en-suite bathroom
with marble walls and floors, dual vanity sinks, a glass-enclosed rain shower,
and a free-standing soaking tub. The second bedroom has a walk-in closet and a
decorative fireplace while the third bedroom has a pair of large windows. Both
share access to a pristine full bathroom.
The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden level rental unit features an open plan
living room, dining room and kitchen as well as a convenient in-home
washer/dryer and access to the backyard. Both bedrooms have private closets
and share access to a large full bathroom.
729 Hancock is nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street in Bedford-
Stuyvesant. The home is close to a number of grocery stores, restaurants,
cafes, and bars, and is only three blocks away from both Reinaldo Salgado
Playground and Saratoga Square Park. Nearby subway lines include the A/C/J/Z.
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729 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
5beds
4baths
2,916sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1899
2,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,010,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,538 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,010,500
$1.67M - $2.41M
$5,538/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,916 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 2,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 016580088
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $10-100% |
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| 9/13/2018 | Sold | $2,149,000$737/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Pending sale | $2,149,000$737/sqft |
Source: Nest Seekers International #877092 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Price change | $2,149,000-4.4%$737/sqft |
Source: Nest Seekers International #877092 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,249,000+149.9%$771/sqft |
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| 11/14/2017 | Sold | $900,000$309/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,451 +3% | $131,700 +22.4% |
| 2024 | $7,233 | $107,580 +1.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $105,780 +10.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $95,700 -4.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $100,620 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $4,822 +6% | $91,080 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $4,550 +6.5% | $90,900 +345.2% |
| 2018 | $4,272 +8.3% | $20,420 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $3,944 +4.3% | $19,347 |
| 2016 | $3,783 | $19,347 +1.9% |
| 2015 | $3,783 +71.9% | $18,984 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,201 | $17,914 +5.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $17,017 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,123 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,123 +1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,820 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,929 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $14,181 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,436 |
| 2006 | -- | $13,436 +1.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $13,184 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,441 +5.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,818 +5.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,197 |
| 2001 | -- | $11,197 +1.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,987 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ps 5 Dr Ronald McnairGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Ms 267 Math Science And TechnologyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Brooklyn High School Law And TechGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi

