553 2nd Street, Unit 1
Description
With its own private entrance, the thoughtfully designed space is awash in natural light. It features an open and expansive South-facing living / dining area, highlighted by rimmed original wainscoting, bay front windows and decorative fireplace....Welcome to 553 2nd Street, a charming 25' wide brownstone in the heart of prime Park Slope. Just one block to Prospect Park, this lovely 2BD 1BA home offers a perfect blend of classic pre-war details and modern conveniences, making it an ideal urban retreat.
With its own private entrance, the thoughtfully designed space is awash in natural light. It features an open and expansive South-facing living / dining area, highlighted by rimmed original wainscoting, bay front windows and decorative fireplace.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and ample prep space along with abundant cabinets while the bathroom has been classically updated. The spacious primary bedroom and well-sized second bedroom are both tranquil and overlook a rear garden. Please note: no tenant access to the backyard.
Other amenities include: warm hardwood floors throughout, custom closets providing generous storage solutions, central AC, and laundry room with in-unit washer & dryer.
Please note some photos are virtually staged.
Vibrantly located between 7th & 8th Ave; close to 5th and 7th Ave shopping, restaurants, cafes; the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden, transportation and PS 321.
Pets on approval.
Available February 1.
Listing Agents
![Sandra Cordoba]()
sandra.cordoba@compass.comP: (917)-597-3631
![Clare Saliba]()
csaliba@compass.comP: (917)-407-8528
![Asya Sukiasyan]()
asya.sukiasyan@compass.comP: (917)-496-9285
Amenities
- Entire Floor
- Decorative Fireplace
- Built-Ins
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- Oversized Windows
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 553 2nd Street, Unit 1
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 02/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Apartment |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | - |
| County | Kings County |
Building
553 2nd St
Location
Building Information for 553 2nd Street, Unit 1
Property History for 553 2nd Street, Unit 1
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 01/04/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 12/13/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,500 |
| 12/27/2020 | $3,800 | |
| 10/06/2020 | $4,000 | |
| 04/24/2018 | $3,800 | |
| 04/09/2018 | $3,800 | |
| 10/15/2016 | $3,800 | |
| 07/14/2016 | $4,200 | |
| 07/08/2009 | $2,850 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 553 2nd Street, Unit 1
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 321 William Penn PublicPK to 5 | ||
Park Slope Collegiate Public6 to 12 | ||
Cyberarts Studio Academy Public9 to 12 | ||
Millennium Brooklyn High School Public9 to 12 |
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