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$1,825 / Month

256 Hancock St

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Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Beds Baths Average SF
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About This Property

Look no further, Brownstone living at it's finest! This beautiful 1BR 1BA apartment is located in a gorgeous brownstone that features hardwood floors, two skylights (bathroom/kitchen), original details, LED lighting, and an abundance of natural light! Welcome to Unit 4R, upon entering the unit you will immediately notice how pristine it is. The bathroom is newly renovated with subway tiles and shelves for your convenience. The kitchen is where all the magic happens! Equipped with a top of the line Wolf induction burner and a 2 in 1 convection oven/microwave, your dreams of becoming a chef are finally here! Located on one of Bedford- Stuyvesant's most attractive landmarked blocks you are only minutes away from the express A train at Nostrand Avenue. Available for September 1st move in. Sorry No Pets IVEY NORTH

256 Hancock St is a house located in Kings County and the 11216 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Special Schools - District 75 attendance zone.

House Features

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Smoke Free

Oven

  • Smoke Free
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Hardwood Floors
Location
256 Hancock St, Brooklyn,
NY 11216
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant, often shortened to Bed-Stuy, sits in north central Brooklyn, touting plenty of classic brownstones along tree-lined streets. Bed-Stuy is revered for its historic architecture, containing one of the highest concentrations of Victorian properties in all of New York City.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Bed-Stuy along with an array of diverse eateries, cafes, and bodegas. Herbert Von King Park lies at the center of the neighborhood, exuding a lively town-square atmosphere with an outdoor amphitheater, Cultural Arts Center, and athletic facilities. Convenience to public transportation and I-278 makes commuting and traveling from Bed-Stuy a breeze.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 500 Sq Ft $1,000 $2,381 $3,995
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 417-431 Sq Ft $1,200 $2,792 $6,470
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 930-932 Sq Ft $990 $3,136 $6,500
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 428 Sq Ft $1,275 $2,423 $5,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 197 Sq Ft $1,180 $1,634 $9,013
Amenities
  • Smoke Free
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Hardwood Floors
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Pratt Institute
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Long Island Univ., Brooklyn
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
256 Hancock St is within 5 minutes or 1.7 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Pratt Institute and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.
Schools
Ps 140
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
339 Students
Nearby
Ps 93 William H Prescott
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
180 Students
Attendance Zone
Boys and Girls High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
339 Students
Attendance Zone
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
79 Students
Nearby
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Concord Baptist Elementary School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Nostrand Avenue (A,C Line), located 0.4 mile from 256 Hancock St. 256 Hancock St is near LaGuardia, located 10.6 miles or 21 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 11.4 miles or 23 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Nostrand Avenue (A,C Line)
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Kingston-Throop Avenues
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Franklin Avenue (A,C,S Line)
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Bedford-Nostrand Avenues
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Utica Avenue
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Nostrand Avenue Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Atlantic Terminal
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
East New York Station
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Hunterspoint Avenue Station
Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi
Long Island City Station
Drive: 16 min 6.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
LaGuardia
 Drive: 21 min 10.6 mi
John F Kennedy International
 Drive: 23 min 11.4 mi

Walkability Near 256 Hancock St Brooklyn, NY 11216

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 256 Hancock St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Shops At Atlantic Center
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
256 Hancock St has 1 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Brooklyn Children's Museum
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Crispus Attucks Playground
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Hattie Carthan Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
St. John's Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
256 Hancock St has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Hattie Carthan Garden, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Crispus Attucks Playground.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Interfaith Medical Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
256 Hancock St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Interfaith Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 17 min 7.1 mi
Fort Hamilton
Drive: 21 min 9.0 mi
US Coast Guard Heliport
Drive: 29 min 10.7 mi
256 Hancock St has 3 military bases within 10.7 miles, the nearest is Governors Island Support Center which is 7.1 miles away and a 17 minute drive.

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