Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon
Photo credit: Hayley Ellen Day
From the outside, the stylish, mansard-roofed townhouse at 521 Monroe Street looks right at home on a historic Bed-Stuy block. Inside, the two-family home is the picture of 21st-century Brooklyn brownstone living. Asking $2,825,000, the home’s interiors are optimized for sunlight and flexibility, with the bonus of a two-bedroom garden apartment for even more options.
Up a classic brownstone stoop, the foyer opens into a light-filled living room framed by high ceilings and pale, wide-plank oak floors; original moldings surround doors and windows as a reminder of the home’s rich history. Throughout, no effort was spared to assure 21st-century comfort, including zoned central air, built-in speakers, custom closets, and double-pane windows.
A stylish kitchen features sleek European-style cabinetry anchored by a marble-topped center island. Integrated high-end appliances include a Bosch French-door refrigerator, a six-burner Wolf range, and a wine cooler. At the back, the kitchen opens onto a deck leading to the home’s private backyard. An ample dining area unites the open entertaining and living space.
On the second floor, an expansive primary suite offers a dressing room and a luxurious en-suite bath. Also on this floor are a second bedroom, a powder room, and a washer/dryer.
The top floor offers more sunlit rooms and treetop views. Three bedrooms and two baths are arranged around a skylit hallway.
Back down on the garden level, a separate two-bedroom, one-bath apartment means plenty of options. This spacious flat has a renovated kitchen and bath, a washer/dryer, and backyard access, making it ideal as an income-producing opportunity or a convenient suite for friends and family.
[Listing details: 521 Monroe Street at CityRealty]
[At Compass by Tali Berzak and Lana Ogilvie]
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