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81 Hancock Street
$3,195,000
MLS# RLS20123213 · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Listed October 28, 2026 · New today
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,221 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
An Exceptional Restoration Opportunity in Historic Bedford-Stuyvesant
A rare opportunity to restore a magnificent Brooklyn townhouse 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 façade 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.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
Original mantels, paneled doors and oversized mirrors framed in detailed moldings give 81 Hancock Street its character. It's a four-story townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant, 20 feet wide and 42 feet deep, with about 4,221 square feet of interior space including the basement.
The listing describes high ceilings and original woodwork throughout, and the ceilings are worth seeing in person. High ceilings can add volume and give you more room to furnish, but they don't make a floor plan work on their own. Here they sit inside a restoration that keeps the house's original craftsmanship at the center.
The house is a legal two-family with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The listing frames it three ways. It can be a single-family residence, an owner's home with a separate apartment, or a restored two-family. A townhouse can give each floor more separation, which matters if you plan to live on one level and rent another. Stairs and the upkeep of a four-story house come with that, so plan for them from the start.
Nostrand Avenue station, on the A and C, is about 5 minutes on foot, and Franklin Avenue, on the C and S, is about 6. John Hancock Playground, 1.547 acres, is about 2 minutes away. Beds Thai and Tilly's are both about 2 minutes off, and Lincoln Market is about 5.
Quick answers+
Is the townhouse a legal two-family?
Yes. 81 Hancock Street is a four-story, legal two-family townhouse.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
Five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
How big is the house?
It measures 20 feet wide and 42 feet deep, with approximately 4,221 square feet of interior space including the basement.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$16,524 / month
- Principal and interest$16,156
- Property taxes$368
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$639,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$47,925
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$49,203
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Compass
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