** First Showing Week of May 22th - 25th....Mon 11:30am-2p & Tues/Wed 3-5p By Appointment Only ** Welcome home to Bed-Stuy, the new epicenter of Brownstone Brooklyn. This 1899 built, luxurious two-family house in Stuyvesant Heights embodies the neighborhoods rich history while offering a contemporary vibe. 861 Hancock consists of an owners duplex in turnkey condition, above an income-producing ~733 SF 1 bedroom rental.Enter the owners duplex into the open-concept parlor floor. The living & dining room is adjacent to a fully-upgraded kitchen that features a custom marble countertop island with custom built-in glass cabinet and stainless steel appliances including GE dishwasher. The door behind the kitchen provides access into a backyard oasis: wooden outdoor deck leading down onto a patio and lush garden filled with natural greenery and blooming flowers. Ascend the stairs within the home, onto the third floor with sunlight gleaming through 6 large windows. There are 3+ bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a spacious Master and ensuite bath with stand up shower. Dark stained solid hardwood oak floors spans throughout the entire duplex. Most of the exquisite original detail and charm were properly restored: graciously high ceilings, exposed brick, stained glass skylight, 4 unique decorative fireplace mantels, custom moldings, and wood doors. Descend the staircase into a full-height basement with access to washer/dryer and the new mechanicals.The 1 bed, 1 bath garden apartment has its own private entrance and 8+ ceiling height. Fully renovated and featuring a modern kitchen open to a large living & dining area with fireplace mantle. There is laundry hook-up, plenty of closets and a home office connected to the main bedroom. A month-to-month lease thats in place offers excellent income.The 3 story home is set back and sits on a 100 deep lot. Theres approximately 1,400+ SF of buildable SF / air rights for expansion down the road. Enjoy the convenience of Bedford-Stuyvesant: the Stuyvesant Heights cafes and restaurant scene, Broadways shops and services, close proximity to the Halsey J, Gates J &Z, and Ralph Ave C subway lines.** PLEASE EMAIL EXCLUSIVE BROKERS TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE 1ST SHOWING THE WEEK OF MAY 22 - MAY 25. **