189 Hancock Street

189 Hancock Street is a grand and architecturally rich 1886 Neo-Grec brownstone designed by prolific Brooklyn architect Isaac D. Reynolds. Reynolds made sure the home was graced with all the elements that define the Aesthetic Movement, one of the most important cultural movements of the late 19th century — 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, a mahogany newel post, pocket doors, and intricate plaster and wood moldings — this remarkable home showcases all the coveted features of a classic Brooklyn brownstone. Bring your architect and restore this home to its former 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 double parlor features a lofty front living space with a stunning pier mirror and a spacious rear bedroom with a fireplace mantel. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom with the original claw-foot tub. The original built-in pass-through cabinetry remains intact, awaiting restoration. 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.