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SOLD FOR $1,950,000

· Closed March 8, 2021

137 HANCOCK Street
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,950,000

137 HANCOCK Street

Bedford - Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10683244

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

6

Bedrooms

5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Year Built 1901
Neighborhood Bedford - Stuyvesant

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1901)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 17
Baths 5 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Bedford Avenue & Nostrand Avenue
Year Built 1901
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 01832-0056

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 13, 2020 $1,950,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $1,950,000 -

Description

Welcome to 137 Hancock Street, the perfect blank canvas for anyone who dreams of renovating their own home. Bring your contractor to this beautiful, 20' x 55' brownstone spanning four stories, with ample original details worthy of restoration. Situated on a picturesque, landmarked, tree-lined block in prime Bedford-Stuyvesant, this home buying opportunity is one that is not to be missed. Make the owner?s triplex with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cellar your home, and cover your expenses by renting out the income producing, floor through, one bedroom rental unit located upstairs. Monthly taxes are only $466! This building is located less than a quarter mile to the A and C Trains Nostrand Ave and in close proximity to the LIRR. The area is home to many cafes, bars, gyms, chic restaurants and other shopping.

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 2
Stories 3
Style Prewar

About Bedford - Stuyvesant

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Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lines, such as the L and J/Z trains. The area retains much of its historic architecture alongside newer residential developments.

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137 HANCOCK Street, Bedford - Stuyvesant, Kings County • Near Bedford Avenue & Nostrand Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1886
Year Built
140 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Bedford Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $244,740
Land Value: $14,160
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 4,602 SF
Built FAR: 2.3
Allowed FAR: 2

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1901, making it approximately 125 years old.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10683244
First Listed: 11/13/2020
Closed: 3/8/2021
Contract Date: 11/17/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Daniel Cohen

Listing Contact: (862) 823-2674

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