Description

134 Henry Street is one of four continuous townhouses circa 1843. Built 22 x 44 on a 92'.5" lot, this lovely townhouse maintains a classic red brick facade, limestone stoop, and the original casement window structure. Currently configured as a 3 family townhouse consisting of garden floor rental, a parlor floor rental, and an upper duplex. Each apartment maintains the preserved historic charm reflecting a Brooklyn Heights townhouse. Access to the cellar and the magical garden is provided via the thoughtful, architectural layout.

The garden floor through is accessed under the stoop, and has a direct, private entrance into the apartment from outside. This charming apartment has exposed brick, hardwood floors, and an open kitchen. The open kitchen has white marble countertops, shaker style cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. A lovely bathroom with a full tub and shower with mosaic tiles and tasteful fixtures grace this one bedroom apartment. The bedroom is spacious with a full den/office in the extension room overlooking the garden.

The Parlor floor has an open layout, with a front facing large bedroom with floor to ceiling parlor floor windows. Plenty of closet and cabinet space in the bedroom. The living room has an open layout, the kitchen opens to the living space. The wall of windows in the extension overlooks the garden. A glass door provides direct access into the garden.

Each of these apartments have access to a shared washer dryer, and access to the garden from the interior hallway. Many tenants who have occupied these apartments over the decades write about their fond memories of living here in letters, articles, and books.

The upper duplex is configured as a three bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a deck and endless charm. Antique hardwood floors, exposed brick and the exposed beams are part of the character of this warm home. The East facing living room overlooks tree lined Henry Street. The West facing kitchen has white marble countertops, and glass paned cabinetry. A private deck overlooks the garden. The top floor has two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom. The skylight bathroom may be accessed from either bedroom.

This lovely townhouse can be occupied in its current configuring, while you occupy an apartment and collect open market rent. Or, reconfigure to an upper triplex with a garden rental, a single family home, or any other configuration to suit your needs that only a townhouse can provide.

This fabulous neighborhood is famous for beautiful architecture, tree lined streets and close community. Close to Brooklyn Bridge park and an endless selection of superb neighborhood shops and restaurants. Close to the 2,3, 4,5, R at Boro Hall, the F & G at Bergen Street, and others.
Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC ...
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