The Perfect Townhouse: Light, Space, Income & Solar Savings
Welcome to this beautifully renovated two-family townhouse on a quiet, tree-lined block in Bushwick, one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic and rapidly rising neighborhoods. Thoughtfully designed and 90% gut-renovated, this home combines modern comfort, income potential, and eco-friendly living in one perfect package.
Configured as an owner’s duplex over an income-producing garden apartment, the residence offers remarkable flexibility and exceptional value.
Owner’s Duplex (Floors 2–3)
Step through French doors into a sun-filled great room with soaring 12-foot ceilings and an open-plan layout that seamlessly connects living, dining, and kitchen spaces. The chef’s kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances and opens directly to a decked patio and landscaped backyard, creating a natural flow for indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, including a serene primary suite with a standalone soaking tub, six custom closets, and two full laundry setups.
Garden Apartment
The private, two-bedroom garden-level apartment offers one bath and a bright living/dining area ideal for generating $3,500/month in long-term rental income or up to $5,000/month as an Airbnb (averaging roughly $3,200 net monthly based on past performance). Each unit enjoys separate entrances and individual HVAC systems for maximum comfort and privacy.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
This home is solar-powered, offering real and measurable savings. The panels power the main residence (floors 2–3), resulting in an average monthly electric bill of just $94.60 — a 51% reduction compared to traditional energy use. The ground-floor apartment averaged $103.82/month during the same period. Few, if any, Bushwick homes currently on the market feature solar panels, making this property a standout for eco-conscious buyers.
Outdoor Living
Enjoy four private outdoor spaces — two balconies, a front yard/driveway, a decked backyard, and a brand-new roof deck installed in 2022. Whether entertaining under the skyline or relaxing in the sun, every level offers a peaceful retreat.
Additional Highlights
• Lot: 20’ x 100’ | Building: 20’ x 55’
• New roof (2022)
• Electric-vehicle 240v driveway outlet
• Solar panels with 51% average energy savings
• 12-foot ceilings and open-plan design
• Standalone soaking tub + six custom closets
• Two separate HVAC systems and laundry sets
• Dual-use layout: owner’s duplex + income apartment
• Approx. $3,500–$5,000/month rental income potential
• Four outdoor spaces: balconies, roof deck, front yard, backyard
• Near J/Z trains at Halsey Street and L train at Wilson Avenue
Sustainability meets sophistication in this light-filled, energy-efficient, income-producing townhouse — a rare opportunity to own a modern, solar-powered home in one of Brooklyn’s most exciting neighborhoods.
Active
Price cut: $250K (11/18)
$1,950,000
1085 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
5beds
3,000sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$2,175,000 Zestimate®
$650/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decked backyardLandscaped backyardQuiet tree-lined blockThree spacious bedroomsDecked patioOpen-plan layoutTwo full laundry setups
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