Estimated payment $7,390/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- South Facing Home
- No Heating
About This Home
789 Hancock Street is a two-family townhouse with exceptional potential in one of Brooklyn’s iconic brownstone neighborhoods. Buyers can move in and update over time or renovate immediately to meet their standards. The house is currently configured as an owner’s duplex (garden and parlor floors) with a 1-bedroom rental on the top floor. Both units share an entrance. The owner’s unit is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with access to the backyard and basement. The garden level features a full bathroom, laundry, living area, and a large kitchen, which leads to the backyard. The backyard has been well-kept and is ripe for the future owner to create their own oasis. The parlor floor offers multiple bedrooms and a full bathroom (pictured). Facing south, this level receives abundant natural light. Upstairs, the rental unit is a classic 1-bedroom floor-through apartment with a large walk-in closet. Located on a tree-lined street, 789 Hancock is situated near neighborhood cafes, eateries, and local parks. The J train is just a few blocks away, offering an easy commute to Manhattan. This is a perfect canvas for a new owner to design their dream space.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,916
Year Built
- Built in 1901
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 16.670000x85.000000
- South Facing Home
Home Design
- Duplex
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,000 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0060 / 01658
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,762 | $109,920 | $16,320 | $93,600 |
| 2024 | $2,762 | $86,820 | $16,320 | $70,500 |
| 2023 | $2,706 | $96,420 | $16,320 | $80,100 |
| 2022 | $2,574 | $88,860 | $16,320 | $72,540 |
| 2021 | $2,703 | $92,460 | $16,320 | $76,140 |
| 2019 | $2,398 | $80,100 | $16,320 | $63,780 |
| 2018 | $2,264 | $11,104 | $2,804 | $8,300 |
| 2017 | $2,191 | $10,747 | $3,266 | $7,481 |
| 2016 | $2,140 | $10,704 | $4,391 | $6,313 |
| 2015 | $1,003 | $10,101 | $6,213 | $3,888 |
| 2014 | $1,003 | $9,552 | $5,115 | $4,437 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Price Changed | $1,375,000 | -8.3% | $688 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $750 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $135,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $120,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $216,600 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $108,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | Stand Alone First |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20053715
APN: 01658-0060
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