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6-bedroom townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

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

$2,990,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
3,240 ft² (301 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,240 ft². Asking price $2,990,000. Built in 1899.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Designed by Studio Nyandak, 508 Hancock Street is a fully gut-renovated Brooklyn townhouse that combines thoughtful architectural design, refined materials, and fully upgraded building systems within a classic Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone. Reimagined from the inside out, the home is shaped by natural light, a sculptural central core, and a restrained palette of natural materials. The main entertaining level features 11-foot ceilings, a light-filled kitchen with ample storage, herringbone French oak flooring, recessed shadow-reveal baseboards, flush-mount interior doors, and clean, contemporary architectural aesthetics. At the center of the home, a sculptural custom staircase rises beneath a dramatic overhead skylight, bringing natural light into the center of the home and creating a strong visual connection between levels. The parlor floor is designed for both everyday life and entertaining, with generous living and dining areas flowing into the kitchen and rear terrace. At the back of the house, a 10-foot-wide accordion-style glass door opens onto a full-width private deck, extending the living space outdoors and creating a seamless connection to the landscaped backyard. The kitchen is defined by custom cabinetry, a large center island with seating, Danby marble countertops, and a 14-foot-long white oak custom cabinet with a stainless steel countertop. The appliance package includes a panel-ready Viking refrigerator, Viking gas range, Miele integrated dishwasher, and XO wine refrigerator. The primary suite occupies the length of the second floor, providing privacy and generous proportions. A walk-through dressing room with custom built-ins leads to a spa-style bathroom with a stone-resin soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, private enclosed water closet, recessed medicine cabinets, and a custom-designed vanity finished in tile and marble. The third floor includes three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each bathroom features a skylight and a custom-built vanity in tile and marble, while wide-plank white oak flooring continues through the upper floors. Toto and Geberit wall-hung toilets are used throughout the residence. The finished lower level includes a separate apartment with its own entrance, providing flexibility for guests, extended family, additional living space, or rental income. Dedicated cellar storage is provided for both the owners residence and the lower-level apartment. The renovation also includes all-new plumbing, electrical systems, windows, and a Daikin mini-split heating and cooling system. Laundry facilities are conveniently located on three levels. Located on a tree-lined block in Bedford-Stuyvesant, 508 Hancock Street is just around the corner from Saraghina, down the street from Peaches, and near the numerous restaurants, cafs, and shops along Malcolm X Boulevard, Lewis Avenue, and Tompkins Avenue. 508 Hancock Street is a carefully designed townhouse defined by natural light, refined materials, and a distinct architectural point of view.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 459 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 36% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • 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
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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 $2,990,000, 36% above 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
$922.84 vs $715.97
This home vs the median, 29% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

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

  • Utica AvA C10 min walk
  • Kingston-Throop AvsC11 min walk
  • Kosciuszko StJ18 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 16

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

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

508 Hancock Street · BBL 3-01660-0006 · built 1899 · 2 units

Roofy building score 91/100 · 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
Had 2 units in 2018 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,700,000 on Apr 15, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

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