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Preview119 Hancock Street
Brooklyn · built 1881
This two-unit residential property at 119 Hancock Street is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a central Brooklyn neighborhood celebrated for its impressive collection of rowhouses. City property records indicate the building was constructed in 1881.
Situated on block 1832, lot 65, this address is part of a vibrant area known for its historic architecture. Records describe the building as a one- and two-family dwelling, offering two residential units within its structure.
This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.
Where it stands
The deed chain
No deeds have surfaced for this address yet. Ownership records often live only at the county recorder — when we find a transfer, the full chain will appear here.
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Residents across the decades
See the families who called this address home, census by census, 1880–1950.
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