
490 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
What This Apartment Offers
The best brownstones are in BedStuy and your perfect, top floor, light-filled, fully renovated two-bedroom plus office apartment is now available for rent.... Welcome to Hancock; this airy two-bedroom plus office has been fully renovated and lovingly restored. Top floor unit features 11 ceilings, washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, split system AC/HVAC, and historic details including mahogany French doors and a brick surrounded fireplace that are waiting for you to call it home.The location is unparalleled 10 mins to Utica or Throop on the A/C, around the corner from Saraghina Pizza, Saraghina bakery, and Bar Lunatico, blocks to Brooklyn Tea and Peaches all of your Brooklyn favorites in your new neighborhood.With a flexible design and tons of space, you can settle in for years to come12- month lease, no pets (sorry), shown by appointment only. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Unit
- $4,625
Total Monthly Price - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2750 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
490 Hancock St is an apartment community in Brooklyn, NY
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Street
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Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1899
- Brownstone
- Townhome
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace
- 2750 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Finished Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 1875 Sq Ft Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
Schools
- Brooklyn Brownstone Elementary School
- Middle School 267 Math
- Boys And Girls High School
Utilities
- Heating Available
- Public Water Source
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 01659-0037
Community Details
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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About the Listing Agent

Client and community focused real estate broker. Owner of a boutique full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage. Serving NYC and surrounding areas.
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit100 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
Drive: 7 min (2.2 mi)
Pratt Institute
Drive: 7 min (2.2 mi)
Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn
Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Long Island Univ., Brooklyn
Drive: 7 min (2.9 mi)
Discover Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Stuyvesant Heights is exceptional public transit. Within 5.5 miles of 490 Hancock St, you’ll find Utica Avenue, Kingston-Throop Avenues, and Nostrand Avenue (A,C Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 490 Hancock St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including St. John's Park, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Hattie Carthan Garden.
Airports
Living in Stuyvesant Heights provides easy access to LaGuardia, located just 22 minutes from 490 Hancock St. Another nearby airport is John F Kennedy International, located 11 miles away.
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