280 Hancock St Brooklyn, NY 11216
Bed-Stuy NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,806/month
Total Views
29,331
7
Beds
5
Baths
2,700
Sq Ft
$481
Price per Sq Ft
About This Home
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation includes the A/C trains at Nostrand Ave Station, B43 (Tompkins Ave) and B26 (Halsey St).
Area amenities include Bedford YMCA, Von King Park, Saratoga Park, Restoration Plaza, Brooklyn Public Library - Macon Branch, dining, and local shops and retailers.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,660
Year Built
- Built in 1901
Lot Details
- 2,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100.00x20.00
Interior Spaces
- 2,700 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Bonus Room with Fireplace
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
Community Details
- 3 Units
- Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0027 / 01839
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,903 | $107,280 | $14,460 | $92,820 |
| 2023 | $5,700 | $114,420 | $14,460 | $99,960 |
| 2022 | $5,238 | $115,200 | $14,460 | $100,740 |
| 2021 | $5,206 | $126,360 | $14,460 | $111,900 |
| 2020 | $3,904 | $119,760 | $14,460 | $105,300 |
| 2019 | $5,127 | $124,200 | $14,460 | $109,740 |
| 2018 | $4,660 | $26,092 | $3,044 | $23,048 |
| 2017 | $4,372 | $24,616 | $3,736 | $20,880 |
| 2016 | $4,021 | $23,223 | $4,759 | $18,464 |
| 2015 | $2,362 | $23,223 | $5,359 | $17,864 |
| 2014 | $2,362 | $23,048 | $6,381 | $16,667 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $481 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Deed History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
The Morris Team at The Corcoran Group blends entertainment industry savvy with a deep love for Brooklyn, thanks to co-founders Anthony "Tmor" Morris and Lisa L. James. With decades of combined experience in real estate, marketing, and community building, they know how to get things done—and keep it personal along the way.
Focused on making quality real estate services accessible to everyone, The Morris Team has become one of Brooklyn’s go-to teams for buyers, sellers, renters, and
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS11032660
APN: 01839-0027
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