$475,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

237-239 Hancock Street, 5

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn | Marcy Ave & Tompkins Ave

3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$475,000
Maintenance$728

This property was sold for $475,000 on 03/07/25.

Listing Features

  • Crown Moldings
  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings [12']
  • Moldings
  • Refinished Floors
  • New Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Property Description for 237-239 Hancock Street, 5

Nestled in the heart of landmarked Bed-Stuy, this historically significant Romanesque Renaissance Revival mansion, originally designed by architect Peter Lauritzen for clothier Wilson Randolph in 1890, personifies classic style and historic charm. Enter this inviting 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located on the second floor and you'll immediately be struck by such standout features as towering 10' 10" ceilings, wide plank pine floors in the living area and kitchen, crown and baseboard moldings and an inviting open kitchen to host friends and family alike. The updated and airy space offers a cozy bedroom with original parquet oak floors with inlayed border and is separated from the main living area by an oversized repurposed and restored antique door hung on sliding tracks. The living area is large enough for dining that comfortably sits 6 or more, a separate sitting area and a sizable entry foyer. Enjoy the open kitchen with butcher block countertops, a breakfast bar, plenty of open shelving to the ceiling, newly painted cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a Smeg refrigerator and a farmhouse sink. The sweet bathroom tucked away by the kitchen offers updated fixtures, an oversized medicine cabinet, black and white floor tile and subway-tiled walls. Rear-facing and quiet, this unit benefits from a new paint job throughout, as well as sanded and refinished floors, brand new windows and a new dishwasher. 237-39 Hancock Street is located just one block from thriving Tompkins Ave. in central Bed-Stuy and is in close proximity to restaurants, bars, independent boutiques, and shops, including Peaches Hothouse, Café Calaca, Fat Doughnuts, L’Antagoniste, and Saraghina Pizza and Bakery. Herbert Von King Park and various community green spaces are in close proximity. Near the A/C subway at Nostrand Avenue, the C subway at Kingston-Throop, the LIRR at Nostrand, and several bus routes, this pet-friendly building features on-site laundry, a spacious shared backyard, free bike and storage areas in the basement. Please note that this is an HDFC co-op building with income restricted at 120% of AMI as defined each year by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under the current definition, a one-person household income cannot exceed $130,440 per year. A two-person household income cannot exceed $149,160 per year. Subletting restrictions apply.

Listing History for 237-239 Hancock Street, 5

Now
03/10/2025
$475,000
Sold and Closed by Kristina Leonetti
Compass
2025

Building Details for 237-239 Hancock Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1891
Floors/Apts4/10
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Nostrand Av
0.28 miles
Kingston-Throop Avs
0.37 miles

Railroad

Nostrand AvenueLong Island Rail Road
0.34 miles

Citi Bike

Halsey St & Tompkins Ave
0.14 miles
MacDonough St & Marcy Ave
0.17 miles

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Bedford Stuyvesant | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Known for its historic brownstones and tight-knit enclave, Bed-Stuy has increasingly left behind its early reputation for being a “bedroom community” and transcended into a highly desirable neighborhood. 

Distinct for its aesthetic, it is populated with ornate buildings characterized by cornices, friezes, finials, fluting and other marks of classic architecture. Built up during the period from 1870 to 1900, its historic district runs to the north of Jefferson Avenue, to the east of Malcolm X Boulevard and to the west of Tompkins Avenue. 

At one point known as “Brooklyn’s Little Harlem,” the shape of the area has shifted toward attracting a wider demographic of people thanks to the influx of bars, restaurants, antique furniture stores and vintage boutiques. More police enforcement paired with the decline of the crack epidemic at the beginning of the 2000s also opened the door for increased development, as well as the occupation of formerly abandoned buildings and spaces. 

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 925364