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Property Description
513 Hancock Street - A Rare Development Opportunity in Historic Bed-stuy to Expand an existing Garage into a dream Carriage House. Located one of Bed-Stuy's most picturesque brownstone blocks, 513 Hancock Street presents a truly rare opportunity - a 20 100 ft lot with an existing one-story garage structure and potentially 4,000 SF of total buildable R6B, C2-4 zoning. Whether envisioned as a bespoke single-family townhouse, a modern carriage, or a mixed-use project, this property offers a blank canvas for inspired design in a vibrant and desirable neighborhood. Located on a historically significant Brownstone block, the property is NOT landmarked, so no LPC approval is required for your vision. The current property incvludes a 20 60 ft garage totaling approximately 1,200 SF with an existing curb cut located on a quiet, tree-lined stretch of Hancock between Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Lewis Avenue. With a Residential FAR of 2.0 and Community Facility FAR of 2.0, the remaining buildable area of provides exceptional flexibility for new construction or conversion. Set in the heart of Stuyvesant Heights, filled with historic architecture and presence, 513 Hancock is surrounded by a variety of buzzing cafés, bakeries, wine bars, including beloved local institutions such as Saraghina, Peaches, Chez Oskar, Corto, Rita and Maria. Nearby subway access via the A/C trains at Utica Avenue connects you to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan in minutes, while the neighborhood's growing design scene adds to the allure and culture of Brooklyn. Please contact us for more information. BLOCK & LOT: 01655-0084 NEIGHBORHOOD: Bedford-Stuyvesant CROSS STREETS: Lewis Ave BUILDING DIMENSIONS: 20 ft x 60 ft LOT DIMENSIONS: 20 ft x 100 ft EXISTING STRUCTURE 1 Story Garage APPROX. TOTAL SF: 1,200 ZONING: R6B, C2-4 RESIDENTIAL FAR: 2 FACILITY FAR: 2 TAX CLASS / ANNUAL TAXES: 4 / $4,718
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 513 Hancock St
General
- Price: $1,550,000
- Taxes: $4,716
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20057075
- Updated: 10/29/2025
- Added to Site: 80 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 1
- Interior Features: Smoke Free
Rooms
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: Kings
- Subdivision: Stuyvesant Heights
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Mixed Use
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Living Area: 1,200 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1927
- Other Struct. Feat.: Green Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size: 2000
- Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 20.00
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,716
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 01655-0084
- Block: 1655
- Lot Number: 84
Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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Schools
Schools serving 513 Hancock St
School District:New York City Geographic School District 16
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 500 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 513 Hancock St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/28/2025
Listed
$1,550,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 513 Hancock St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,718
9%
$43,835
-17%
2024
$4,309
8%
$52,650
17%
2023
$3,995
13%
$45,000
35%
2022
$3,549
-47%
$33,332
6%
2021
$6,737
75%
$31,500
-23%
2020
$3,860
4%
$40,950
8%
2019
$3,717
12%
$37,800
5%
2017
$3,312
—
$36,000
14%
2017
$3,312
-9%
$31,500
-15%
2016
$3,635
2%
$36,900
8%
2015
$3,568
13%
$34,200
-1%
2014
$3,154
6%
$34,650
3%
2013
$2,980
—
$33,750
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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513 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (MLS# RLS20057075) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 513 Hancock Street is currently listed for $1,550,000 and was received on October 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 513 Hancock Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Brooklyn? You can browse all Brooklyn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

