Hancock Street: How Sweet It Is
We’ve discussed Hancock Street before, in particular the stunning block between Tompkins and Marcy. We went back for another visit on Saturday to soak up the architecture (as well as the rain). The first group of houses we took in was the Montrose Morris-designed batch running from number 236 to 244 on the southern side…
We’ve discussed Hancock Street before, in particular the stunning block between Tompkins and Marcy. We went back for another visit on Saturday to soak up the architecture (as well as the rain). The first group of houses we took in was the Montrose Morris-designed batch running from number 236 to 244 on the southern side of the street. Morris, as Francis Morrone points out, was a master of designing groups of different houses that worked particularly well as a unit. In this case, number 236 (which the architect designed for himself) and number 244 (cut off on the left of the photo) had flat roofs that project beyond the gabled and mansarded roofs of the middle three houses (exemplified by the top photo of number 240). The result, notes Morrone, is that they look like end pavilios of a single long structure. More Hancock goodness tomorrow. GMAP
So, according to DOB database, Macon Street between Throop and Malcolm X is designated as “calendared” for landmark status, as is Halsey between Sumner and Malcolm X.
Our property, on the stretch of Macon between Throop and Sumner, is listed on the DOB website as “Calendared” for landmark status. We are just outside the border of Stuyvesant Heights at the moment. I didn’t notice any designation for the properties on Hancock under discussion. Not sure if this is a mistake, or if their is an attempt to landmark the surrounding Heights area, with some apparent degree of success, it seems. I’ll “spoke” the properties on DOB when I get a chance and report back.
Hey, if you’re not squeamish about piles of still-unpacked boxes and renovation detritus, ring the bell anytime! We’re generally decent by 10 AM.
Thanks, Wife of Kenboy! What time do you want me there? 😉
Yente, you are welcome for coffee anytime! (This is the wife of kenboy writing now.) And you’re right that 242 next door was – or is – on the market. It was in contract for a long time, but we just heard that the buyer bailed out, so it’s probably going to be shown again . Location-Location-Location was the listing agent, if anyone is interested. The sellers were sick about leaving but have to sell due to a job transfer to DC.
And Kenboy, if you see some chick with a couple of dogs standing outside your house drooling, invite her in for some coffee.
I’d be happy to post some photos, how do I do it?
I am on Madison St. and walk by this block often on my way to the train. It is truly amazing. Thanks for recognizing it. By the way I do think my favorit block in all of Bed Stuy is McDonough btw. Thompkins & Throop – Major street envy there!
The architect. in BedStuy is often beyond words. When we first moved in to the area and my daughter saw Old B&G High she said it was like living next to a castle. We admire and appreciate it every day!
Kenboy,
I’m sure everyone would love to see pictures of your interior if you felt like sharing. Drop an email if you do…