South 8th Street
South 8th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Description
Both bathrooms feature stunning imported handmade French and Portuguese tiles dating back to the 1700's, which have been lovingly installed by hand, radiant heat beneath and custom built vanities and fixtures....This penthouse loft redefines spectacular. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom with exceptional detailing and hand crafted finishes, this home must be seen to be appreciated. A perfect hybrid of elegance and comfort, this two bedroom two bath loft is a retreat in every sense of the word.
Both bathrooms feature stunning imported handmade French and Portuguese tiles dating back to the 1700's, which have been lovingly installed by hand, radiant heat beneath and custom built vanities and fixtures. The master bath features a wet room with oversized windowed shower and cast iron claw foot soaking tub. Each thermostatic shower and faucet include state of the art British company Barber Wilsons.
Step out of the bath into the dressing room, with floor to ceiling custom cabinetry, vanity lighting, and storage to satisfy anyone with an appreciation for fashion.
The living area features a decorative fireplace, three original arched windows and ample room for entertaining. Next to the living room is the dining room and open kitchen, also enormous with a dining table that seats 10 comfortably. The kitchen is a chef's delight with Lacanche range, Rohl cast iron sink, and espresso machine, Miele dishwasher and integrated Subzero refrigerator.
The building was originally built in 1890 for the Long Island Business College and is likely the design of James W. Naughton, the Superintendent of Buildings for the Board of Education of Brooklyn in the late 19th century. It dates from approximately the same time Naughton was working on his masterpiece, the Boys High School in Bedford Stuyvesant (you may recognize it as the set of the recent television series "The Knick"). Like that building, this one is in the Romanesque Revival style, with arches a-plenty in the upper story windows and front door, and the characteristic massing of shapes. Naughton uses brick and terra-cotta in his usual masterful way; the three towers of the façade draw the eye upward, a great use of vertical elements.
Tucked away on a quiet street in Williamsburg, this home is just a couple of blocks to the J, M and Z trains at Marcy avenue, and a short distance to the waterfront Ferry connecting to lower manhattan, DUMBO, and Long Island City.
Available short term only from now until October 15th.
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Lior Barak
Listing Agent
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Christine Blackburn
Listing Agent
![Stephen Filipponi]()
Stephen Filipponi
Listing Agent
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Mat Gundell
Listing Agent
Amenities
- Loft Style
- Common Garden
- Hardwood Floors
- Oversized Windows
- Walk Up
- Total Renovation
- Windowed Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Custom Closet
- Private Storage For Rent
- Common Storage
- Soaking Tub
- Lowrise
Location
Property Information for South 8th Street
Property Details
- Available Date: 07/15/2016
- Lease Term: Lease Length Min/Max: 1-4 mo
- Total Rooms: 6.0
- Year Built: 1920
- Lot Size: 9,727 SF / 96' x 101'
- County: Kings County
Building Information
- Stories: 4
- Residences: 10
- Year Built: 1920
- Lot Size: 9,727 SF / 96' x 101'
- Building Age: Pre-war
Property History for South 8th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2016 | Rented Manual | $10,000 | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,000 | — |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | $10,000 | — |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2016 | Rented Manual | $10,000 |
| 07/19/2016 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,000 |
| 07/15/2016 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | $10,000 |
| 07/15/2016 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near South 8th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 50 John D Wells Public6 to 8 | ||
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice Public9 to 12 | ||
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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