--- title: "189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216" description: "189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — Multi Family Brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY. Listing Price $2,650,000. In contract 8/28/2026. 6 bed, 3 bath, 3,600 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $39,750 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11216/189-hancock-street-ny-11216" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-08-28T13:57:56.164Z" status: "Pending" --- # 189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 Multi Family Brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY Courtesy of Compass Last updated: August 28, 2026, 9:57 AM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $2,650,000 - **Status**: In contract 8/28/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: 6 - **Total Baths**: 3 - **Sqft**: 3,600 - **Monthly Taxes**: $531 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $736 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $2,650,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$39,750* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $2,610,250 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $39,750 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b2c62423-ce49-408f-8e16-8b03523ca13a.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/dda0f686-593e-4ae3-8047-2ede867aba36.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c581418e-43a6-4d3a-925a-42dd2a264c4a.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/05c37f5b-e77e-46e2-a852-dc17251f31de.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/36b36e3e-dd5e-46ed-909b-604044b0eb74.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ca3abd8d-1850-4cc7-a40f-53e6c894acec.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/75215e81-769d-4ca4-bdb7-0fc8d119c654.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9c6e935f-aa9d-4b63-bb83-6a8f7ae13384.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3a6e0cbb-f81f-4ca6-b0ba-2a35193fbe01.jpg) ![189 Hancock Street, New York City, NY 11216 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d3390692-ad86-486e-ba47-bca6720e50b7.jpg) ## Property Overview 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. *Please note the images have been virtually decluttered. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Multi Family - **Beds**: 6 - **Total Baths**: 3 - **Rooms**: 10 - **Sqft**: 3,600 sqft - **Stories**: 4 - **Year Built**: 1886 - **Price per Sqft**: $736 - **Monthly Taxes**: $531 / mo - **Listed On**: Jun 9, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 98 Days ### Residence Features - See Remarks ## Price and Property History for 189 Hancock Street Review the recorded listing activity for 189 Hancock Street, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Entered contract**: August 28, 2026 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | August 28, 2026 | $2,650,000 | Entered contract | | April 27, 2026 | $2,650,000 | Listed for sale by Compass | ## Property Tax History Taxes at 189 Hancock Street were $6,460 in 2026, up 0.1% from 2025. | Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $131,160 | $16,320 | $114,840 | $32,161 | $6,460 | 20.085% (estimated) | | 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $99,780 | $16,320 | $83,460 | $32,136 | $6,455 | 20.085% (estimated) | | 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $117,360 | $16,320 | $101,040 | $30,954 | $6,217 | 20.085% | | 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $125,280 | $16,320 | $108,960 | $30,060 | $6,038 | 20.085% | | 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $114,600 | $16,320 | $98,280 | $28,373 | $5,762 | 20.309% | | 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $125,700 | $16,320 | $109,380 | $26,801 | $5,350 | 19.963% | | 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $115,860 | $16,320 | $99,540 | $26,780 | $5,636 | 21.045% | | 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $124,260 | $16,320 | $107,940 | $25,795 | $5,460 | 21.167% | | 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $25,050 | — | — | $25,050 | $5,240 | 20.919% | | 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $23,644 | — | — | $23,644 | $4,820 | 20.385% | | 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $22,334 | — | — | $22,334 | $4,465 | 19.991% | | 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $22,317 | — | — | $22,317 | $4,364 | 19.554% | | 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $21,496 | — | — | $21,496 | $4,118 | 19.157% | | 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $20,875 | — | — | $20,875 | $4,006 | 19.191% | | 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $19,704 | — | — | $19,704 | $3,659 | 18.569% | | 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $18,612 | — | — | $18,612 | $3,388 | 18.205% | | 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $18,598 | — | — | $18,598 | $3,229 | 17.364% | The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one. Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls. Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 3018330067. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change. [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### 189 Hancock Street 189 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 A building in the neighborhood, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1886 - **Total Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 4 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/189-hancock-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11216/189-hancock-street-ny-11216) | 6 | 3 | 3,600 sqft | $736 | $2,650,000 — In contract | Compass | Jun 9, 2026 | 97 days | ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$13,931 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($530,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $13,400 - **Property Taxes**: $531 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Bedford-Stuyvesant Explore more real estate and insights about Bedford-Stuyvesant. 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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. > 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 and the number of bedrooms listed is for informational purposes and is not a legal conclusion. Please consult with your own architect or engineer for exact dimensions and legal specifications.