440 50th Street
Sold 6/28/16
Sold 6/28/16
Description
Built in1901, this three-story, 20-foot wide, two-family Brooklyn brownstone features high ceilings, impressive light, and a deep south-facing garden. A recent New York Times article named Sunset Park one of 'The Next Hot Neighborhoods' and this property is primely located in this serene and convenient setting. Flexibility of use and configuration is one of this building's finest features. Currently used as an income-producing two family, it can be lived in comfortably...Turn-of-the-Century Townhouse
Built in1901, this three-story, 20-foot wide, two-family Brooklyn brownstone features high ceilings, impressive light, and a deep south-facing garden. A recent New York Times article named Sunset Park one of 'The Next Hot Neighborhoods' and this property is primely located in this serene and convenient setting. Flexibility of use and configuration is one of this building's finest features. Currently used as an income-producing two family, it can be lived in comfortably as-is with minor improvements, or easily converted to a large single-family home. This impressive townhouse sits on a 20’x100’ lot with well a maintained stone facade, gracious stoop, and has a spacious garden duplex for the owner and a high income rental apartment on the top floor. The garden, with its beautiful weeping cherry tree, has plenty of room for gardening and relaxing. The house still has many of its original turn-of the-century details including a original columns, ornate pocket doors, wood stairway and banister and tin ceilings. The basement offers very usable space, and is the full footprint of the house with good ceiling height. Close to shopping, restaurants, and transportation, Sunset Park is a destination among today’s homebuyers seeking convenience, comfort and an easy Manhattan commute. First showings at the Sunday open house. Co-exclusive with Brown Harris Stevens. Best and Highest offers to be submitted by Thursday (3/17) at 12 noon. Please email us to obtain offer materials and instructions in advance.
Listing Agents
![Julia Hoagland]()
jhoagland@compass.comP: (646)-696-1372
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jht@compass.comP: (646)-832-3545
Amenities
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Lowrise
Property Details for 440 50th Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS ID | - |
| Days on Market | 18 |
| Taxes | $437 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 2,003 SF / 20' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
440 50th St
Building Information for 440 50th Street
Property History for 440 50th Street
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Schools near 440 50th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 1 The Bergen PublicPK to 5 | ||
Sunset Park Prep Public6 to 8 | ||
Sunset Park High School Public9 to 12 | ||
School Of Creativity-Innovation PublicPK to 4 |
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