$1,299,000

280 Hancock St New York City, NY 11216

$10,000
Closing credit¹
7 beds
5 full
2,700 sqft
$481 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 280 Hancock St

280 HANCOCK STREET is an incredible Landmark gem in Brooklyn's coveted Bedford Landmark District built circa 1891 by local neighborhood Architect/Builder Jeremiah D. McAuliffe. Comprising more than 800 buildings within the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the Bedford Historic District contains some of Brooklyn's most distinctive and well-preserved late- 19th-century streetscapes since its 2015 designation.<br> <br> 280 Hancock Street between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues is one of the six premiere row houses (274 to 284 Hancock) with one of the most outstanding, creatively-designed block fronts in the area, enlivened by the juxtaposition of Romanesque and Renaissance Revival styles. Unique highlights include historic elements: first-story stained glass transom and resurfaced box stoop with gate.<br> <br> Additional significant architectural features include large rusticated voussoirs, band of colonnettes with foliated capitals supported by moldings with scrolled ends, round-arched-headed third-story window openings with molded archivolts; bracketed cornice with modillions and sawtooth and beaded moldings.<br> <br> Though legally classified as a 'Converted Dwelling Class "B", the home is configured as One (1) Class "A" apartment on the garden floor, and single-room occupancy (SRO) on floors 2-4, with (8) furnished rooms, (1) living room, and (4) kitchenettes. The home features a full, unfinished basement with egress to rear yard, which is also accessible from garden floor unit. Current Rent Roll: $3,502/yr. and includes up-to-date DHCR and property registrations. Building will be delivered partially vacant.<br> <br> Transportation includes the A/C trains at Nostrand Ave Station, B43 (Tompkins Ave) and B26 (Halsey St).<br> <br> Area amenities include Bedford YMCA, Von King Park, Saratoga Park, Restoration Plaza, Brooklyn Public Library - Macon Branch, dining, and local shops and retailers.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
Size2,700 sqft
Year built1901
MLS #RLS11032660
FireplaceBedroom
ViewOther

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS11032660
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Corcoran Group
  • Office Phone: (212) 355-3550
  • Listing Agent: Lisa James
  • Agent Phone: (347) 512-9974

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Nearby schools

4

P.S. 93 William H. Prescott School

Public District KG-6

0.3 mi

31 New York Ave

3

P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

432 Monroe St

8

Brooklyn Brownstone School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

272 MacDonough St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,000. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • TennisTennis
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • ToyotaToyota
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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This home is located at 280 Hancock St in New York City, NY and zip code 11216 in the Bedford neighborhood. This 2,700 square foot home was built in 1901. Features: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,299,000.

Over 180 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 693 listings were sold below the listed price and 763 listings were sold for the listed price. Between February and March 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 5.1%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 143 days, the median list price was $869,492.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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