189 Hancock Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

$2,650,000
Price
6
Beds
3,600 Sq. Ft.
$736 / Sq. Ft.
3,600
Sq. Ft.
$736
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By CompassOpen: 6/14 12:30PM - 02:00PM - By Appt
Listed By CompassOpen: 6/14 12:30PM - 02:00PM - By Appt

Description

189 Hancock Street is a grand, architecturally rich 1886 Neo-Grec brownstone designed by the eminent Brooklyn architect Isaac D. Reynolds. Reynolds made sure this stately home was graced with all the elements that define the Aesthetic Movement. One of the most important cultural movements of the late 19th century, the Aesthetic Movement is a decorative, artistic phase of the Victorian era.
With soaring ceilings, beautifully proportioned rooms, and a plethora of original details throughout — including...189 Hancock Street is a grand, architecturally rich 1886 Neo-Grec brownstone designed by the eminent Brooklyn architect Isaac D. Reynolds. Reynolds made sure this stately home was graced with all the elements that define the Aesthetic Movement. One of the most important cultural movements of the late 19th century, the Aesthetic Movement is a decorative, artistic phase of the Victorian era.

With soaring ceilings, beautifully proportioned rooms, and a plethora of original details throughout — including six mantels, parquet wood floors with inlay borders, built-in cabinetry, mahogany newel post, pocket doors, and ornate plaster and wood moldings — this remarkable home showcases all the coveted features of the most splendid Brooklyn brownstones.

Bring your architect and restore this home to its characteristic glory. This four-story, legal two-family home is currently configured as an owner’s triplex, with the kitchen and dining room situated on the garden level. The front parlor is a lofty living space with a stunning pier mirror and over-sized windows, while the rear parlor features built-in cabinetry, a fireplace mantel with over-mantle, and intricate plaster relief-work that crowns the room. Upstairs, between the two large bedrooms, the original built-in pass-through cabinetry remains intact and a full bathroom has the original claw-foot tub. The top-floor apartment includes two bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and a renovated bath.

189 Hancock is ideally located in the highly desirable Bedford Historic District, close to the A/C express train stop as well as the Long Island Railroad station. Favorite nearby hotspots include Bunny, Le Paris Dakar, Alive Herbal, Hart’s, Glorietta Baldy, Peaches Hot House, Tilly’s, Corto, Peace & Riot, Chicky’s General Store, Bed-Vyne, and all the amenities that nearby Nostrand, Tompkins, Bedford, and Franklin Aves have to offer.

Frank Harwood Sellman, a prominent 19th-century merchant and executive in the American leather manufacturing industry, served as President of the Sellman Company. He and his family were the home’s first residents, living there for nearly 40 years.

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Listing Agents

  1. Chrisette Mignott

    Chrisette Mignott

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (347)-325-4041

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  2. Morgan Munsey

    Morgan Munsey

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (917)-941-8670

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  3. Perri DeFino

    Perri DeFino

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (646)-629-4639

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Property Details for 189 Hancock Street

StatusActive
Days on Market2
Taxes$531 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms10.0
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS Type-
Year Built1886
Lot Size2,000 SF
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation1.5%
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Building Information for 189 Hancock Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1886Building Size20' x 45'Building Sq. Ft3,600 SFLot Size2,000 SFBuilding Age-Building Type-

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Principal and Interest

$13,205

Property Taxes

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Property History for 189 Hancock Street

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Jun 9, 2026

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06/01/2026

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$2,650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 189 Hancock Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,320Additions$114,840Total$131,160
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,600 SqFtLot Size2,000 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR6BAPN3018330067

Schools near 189 Hancock Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters
Public - PK to 8
Restoration Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Brooklyn Academy High School
Public - 10 to 12
Bedford Academy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters
PublicPK to 8

Restoration Academy
Public6 to 8

Brooklyn Academy High School
Public10 to 12

Bedford Academy High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 189 Hancock Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant

189 Hancock Street is a multi-family home for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant. This property was listed for sale on June 9, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on April 19, 2006. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District #13. Nearby schools include Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters, Restoration Academy and Brooklyn Academy High School. 189 Hancock Street is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 3,600 sqft multi-family home built in 1886.

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