5-bedroom apartment for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant
81 Hancock St, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216
Zillow value estimate: $2,956,700
- Size
- 4,221 ft² (392 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1901: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,221 ft². Asking price $3,195,000. Built in 1901.
From the original listing · ZillowShowHide
An Exceptional Restoration Opportunity in Historic Bedford-Stuyvesant - Bring your Contractor!
A rare opportunity to restore a magnificent Brooklyn townhouse to its former glory. Nestled along a picturesque, tree-lined block, 81 Hancock Street is a remarkable architectural treasure, brimming with exquisite original details and extraordinary potential. For those with vision and imagination to transform this historic beauty into a truly spectacular residence.
Measuring 20 feet wide and 42 feet deep, this four-story, legal two-family townhouse offers approximately 4,221 square feet of interior space, including a basement.
Behind its striking historic façade and elegant stoop lies a remarkable collection of period details, including magnificent oversized mirrors framed by intricate original moldings, ornate fireplace mantels, exquisite woodwork, substantial paneled doors, and soaring ceilings. Together, these architectural treasures provide an extraordinary foundation for a restoration that honors the home's original craftsmanship while embracing contemporary living.
The property offers endless possibilities, whether envisioned as a grand single-family residence, an expansive owner's home with a separate apartment, or an exquisitely restored two-family townhouse.
Bedford-Stuyvesant's vibrant cultural and culinary scene includes celebrated restaurants, intimate cafés, independent boutiques, and neighborhood favorites such as Daphne's, Dolores, Ler Ler, Corte, and Peaches. Nearby parks and convenient access to the A and C subway lines further enhance the appeal.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 73/100 · Complete
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Photos25/25
- Full points: 12 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
Details19/20
- 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
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Full points: 4 amenities listed2/2
- Full points: Description of 220 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
- Problem: Differs from city records (built 1880, 2 homes)2/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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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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.
Amenities
In the home
- Dishwasher
- Washer / dryer
Building
- Laundry
Pets
- Pets allowed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $3,195,000 |
| Oct 28, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $3,195,000 |
| Jun 11, 2026Sold · Zillow | Sold · Zillow | $2,000,000 |
From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.
Compared with the area
Asks $3,195,000, 10% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
- Median here
- $2,895,000
- 27 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $2,172,500–$3,197,500
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $756.93 vs $848.28
- This home vs the median, 11% lower
Priced in line with 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 (West)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (West)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11216Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Nostrand AvA C5 min walk
- Franklin AvC S6 min walk
- Nostrand Avenue (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead9 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- P.S. 003 The Bedford Villageelementary, grades PK-5220 m
- Bedford Academy High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12350 m
- Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13k-8, grades K-8390 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1880
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)81 Hancock Street · BBL 3-01832-0084 · built 1880 · 2 units
- 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)
- $2,000,000 on May 18, 2026
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic 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 Zillow Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
