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168 Hancock Street

Brooklyn · built 1899


Located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a central Brooklyn neighborhood known for its impressive collection of rowhouses, 168 Hancock Street stands as a testament to the area's rich architectural heritage. This property, situated on block 1838, lot 11, contributes to the vibrant streetscape of the community.

City property records date the building's construction to 1899. These same records describe it as a multifamily walk-up, containing three residential units. This configuration reflects a common housing type found throughout the historic fabric of Bedford-Stuyvesant.

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The deed chain

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