424 55th Street
Description
Historic Two-Family Red-Brick Townhouse Located in Sunset Park
Meticulously maintained Neo-Grec/ Renaissance Revival-style two-family row house with original stone L-shaped stoop, full-height, three-sided, angled bay front facade which was originally built in 1896. This home is currently setup as an owner’s duplex and top floor income-producing rental unit. From the moment you see it’s striking red-brick facade and incised cornice and lintels, you will be drawn to the historic interior and lush, planted...
Historic Two-Family Red-Brick Townhouse Located in Sunset Park
Meticulously maintained Neo-Grec/ Renaissance Revival-style two-family row house with original stone L-shaped stoop, full-height, three-sided, angled bay front facade which was originally built in 1896. This home is currently setup as an owner’s duplex and top floor income-producing rental unit. From the moment you see it’s striking red-brick facade and incised cornice and lintels, you will be drawn to the historic interior and lush, planted south-facing garden. This townhouse spans three stories and has approximately 3,000 total interior square feet and approximately 1,150 total exterior square feet. The townhouse is 20-foot wide by 47-foot deep on a 100-foot lot.
This brick townhouse has four original historic fireplaces, details such as 10' high-ceilings, original and detailed woodwork including original hardwood front door and pocket doors as well as original tin ceilings. The owner’s duplex is located on the garden and parlor floors. The garden floor features a living room, renovated chef's kitchen, dining room and home office. Restored back to it’s original beauty, the staircase takes you upstairs to the parlor floor up to the master bedroom with original fireplace, dressing room, second bedroom with a terrace to sit and enjoy your coffee in the morning and a third bedroom which can be used as a laundry room, glam room, study or sitting room. The third floor features an income-producing two-bedroom rental unit generating $2000/mo in rental income.
This Brooklyn gem is move-in ready with income potential or waiting for your architect and designer to make your single-family brownstone dreams come true. The building has a new roof, renovated kitchen and recently landscaped front yard and rear garden. This townhouse is close to vibrant 4th and 5th Avenues and all the sought-after neighborhood amenities. Within close proximity is Bush Terminal Piers Park, Industry City and Sunset Park/ Brooklyn Army Terminal Ferry Stop located on Pier 4. Two blocks away, express N and local R trains at 53rd Street & 59th Street Station gets you into Manhattan in under 30 minutes. Two vintage chandeliers on third floor are excluded from the sale.
Amenities
- Private Terrace
- Private Yard
- Deck
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Bay Windows
Property Details for 424 55th Street
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | $559 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 14.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 2,003 SF / 20' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
424 55th St
Location
Building Information for 424 55th Street
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$8,460 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$7,901
$559
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Property History for 424 55th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2021 | $1,625,000 | |
| 06/30/2021 | $1,625,000 | |
| 03/24/2021 | $1,625,000 | |
| 08/16/2019 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/26/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,599,000 |
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Schools near 424 55th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 2 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery PublicK to 5 | ||
Jhs 220 John J Pershing Public6 to 8 | ||
Fort Hamilton High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Sunset School of Cultural Learning PublicK to 2 |
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