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5-bedroom house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

827 Hancock St, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11233

$1,499,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
2,280 ft² (212 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,280 ft². Asking price $1,499,000. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

New to Market! Exceptional Three-Story, Two-Family Brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant Beautifully situated on a highly desirable block, this classic three-story, two-family brownstone offers exceptional original character, spacious living, and tremendous potential. The owner's lower duplex features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a spacious living room with decorative fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, pantry, storage, and a full bath with freestanding soaking tub. The top-floor rental apartment has been updated and features new vinyl flooring, recessed lighting, new Andersen windows, spacious living and dining areas, a separate kitchen, updated full bathroom, and 2 bedrooms with ample closet space. The apartment also offers roof access. The home is rich in original details, including wood shutters, pocket doors, decorative fireplaces, crown moldings, ceiling medallions, wainscoting, and ornate wood fretwork. Additional highlights include An Alarm system, Ring doorbell, a 2-year-old hot water tank and sewer line, nice backyard, and semi-finished basement with utility room and storage. Property can be delivered vacant. Conveniently located near the J/Z and A/C trains, MTA buses, cafes, restaurants, shops, schools, and neighborhood amenities, with an easy commute to Manhattan. A wonderful opportunity to own a classic Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone with income potential and incredible original charm. Won't last!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 211 words3/3
  • True cost9/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 32% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1899, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,499,000, 32% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).

Median here
$2,199,000
39 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,722,500–$2,837,500
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$657.46 vs $715.97
This home vs the median, 8% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Gates AvJ Z6 min walk
  • Halsey StJ8 min walk
  • Ralph AvC13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 16

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

827 Hancock Street · BBL 3-01487-0067 · built 1899 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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