81 Hancock Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Open Sun 12:30PM-2PM

UPDATED: 10/29/2026 08:29 PM ON MARKET: 1 days on market

$3,195,000

5 Beds5 Baths4,221 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Multi Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,221 sqft

Price per Sqft $756

Subdivision Bedford-Stuyvesant

MLS Listing ID RLS20123213

Style Walk-Up

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1901

Annual Tax Amount $4,419

Property Sub-Type Multi Family

Property Description

An Exceptional Restoration Opportunity in Historic Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bring a magnificent Brooklyn townhouse back 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.


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