House of the Day: 404 Hancock Street
When we included 404 Hancock Street in a batch of Open House Picks in late July, it had just hit the market with an asking price of $1,200,000; now, six months later, the three-family brownstone is looking to fetch $990,000. The house has undergone a renovation which, while a little glossy and Home Depot-esque in…
When we included 404 Hancock Street in a batch of Open House Picks in late July, it had just hit the market with an asking price of $1,200,000; now, six months later, the three-family brownstone is looking to fetch $990,000. The house has undergone a renovation which, while a little glossy and Home Depot-esque in terms of fixtures, looks to have been fairly comprehensive (at least for the completed portions—the listing alludes to the renovation not being finished yet). We suspect the price has further to fall. At this point, it’s going to take a special house to fetch a million bucks in this part of town and, while it has some very nice woodwork, it feels like some charm was lost in the renovation.
404 Hancock Street [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark
Open House Picks 7/25/08 [Brownstoner]
Amzi:
It’ll be a shame if that family loses that house over a dispute. Also its very hard to buy in this block. Its like a secret bed stuy code of honor if you can buy here, trust me i’ve been through a lot just to be considered worthy of buying here. The houses here rarely go on the market and when something is sold is done very quiet. I hope they can settle their differences and be an asset to the community. I love the house though, if I had a chance to buy across the street I think i would sale a kidney thats how much I love those houses.
I have hear two stories about 119 one is that it is in foreclosure and that is a husband and wife divorce deal. Then I have heard that siblings are fighting but also in foreclosure . the houses on this side are large with the nice front yards and 6″ taller parlor floor. They were built around 1872 and are the oldest brownstones in Stuyvesant Heights historic district. The yards really help make the street look grand. I also have a Queen Anne style house which I really wanted and after living in north slope fell in love with streets St.Johns – 1st Queen Anne brownstones. I have had my share of front yard life growing up in suburbia but it is nice to look at Mr Griffin yard especially in the spring everyday. I think Macon St in this area is the only other street with large yards…
Amzi:
I love 119 Macdonough, but I don’t think its for sale. I actually wanted to buy one of those Italianesque style houses across the street instead of the Queen anne style house I’m purchasing, but there are none for sale on that block. They are 21″ wide, sit on a 146 Foot lot and have a front yard. Their details inside are a lot better since they were built first. They have marble fireplaces and better plaster detail. In the Bed Stuy house tour Griffin had the best house to show by far.
Amzi, what’s the skinny on 119 Macdonough? Is it for sale? Do you know the owner?
Johnife-info I’m conveying is from the broker directly. That’s why I’m implying that the listing text is misleading. Of course, it’s been on the market a while so I’m sure alot is “negotiable”.
Amzi-thanks. See you there.
I would like that Crooklyn… I think you might be on my side of the street a lot of sweet older ladies. I hope things work out for you, I know they will you seem like you will be a great addition to the block… I just hope someone will buy 119 MacDonough that house has had no love and seems to be very nice…
Amzi:
Actually the house is not empty, but the owner is very old and she no longer can maintain this big house by herself. Hopefully we can meet once I close. Thank you
Landmark meeting is this Monday the 12th 6:30 pm at Restoration Plaza at . We are doing Bedford Corners (or Village), Stuyvesant Heights Ext, Alice Court area and the Sumner Amory.
Housebywe,
I think you’re misreading the listing. It says, “The posted price is that of a completed project, if you would like to alter the architectural drawings or purchase the building as is, we will negotiate that”. I think the only way to interpret that is that if you pay the $990,000 the owner will turn over a building finished in accordance with the plans but if you don’t want him to finish the work a lower price would be negotiated.