Presenting 91 8th Avenue, a truly rare combination of location, scale and original details. Available for the first time in 50 years this expansive townhome offers approximately 6,600 square feet of living space and is located one block from Prospect Park in Park Slope one Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Originally built c. 1883 as a single-family brownstone mansion this home was transitioned to house Brooklyn Navy Yard workers during WWII and in its current iteration is configured as five spacious "free-market" dwellings plus cellar. A home of this scale will appeal to a wide array of buyers including end-users looking to design the mansion of their dreams, a reconfiguration to a triplex and duplex layout, investors seeking high-income rentals or a 1031 exchange candidate, a condominium conversion or live in one of the units and collect a sizeable rental income every month from the well-maintained rental dwellings.
From the exterior you will appreciate the 22' width and grand scale of this townhome. The garden level is accessed through a newly painted private side stoop entrance. The apartment has hardwood floors, pocket doors, original woodwork, mantle and access to a private yard as well as the large newly painted basement. At the top of the stoop is the entrance to four additional sun-soaked dwellings starting with the stunning parlor floor featuring soaring 12'3" ceilings, pier mirror, original millwork, mantle and bonus storage area. The 2nd floor unit has two bedrooms and a new kitchen with new appliances, counters and custom cabinets as well as a newly refinished claw-foot tub and new RH marble sink. On the 3rd floor the original details are continued in this two-bedroom apartment with built-in floor to ceiling bookshelf, mantles, new kitchen counters and another newly refinished claw foot tub and RH marble sink in the bathroom. The top floor unit is also a two bedroom plus bonus room which could serve a guest room-nursery and features skylights in the kitchen and bathroom. Each dwelling has an in-unit washer-dryer, ample closet space, hardwood floors and details including original wood trim, shutters and stunning mantles.
This prime location is just one block to Prospect Park and close to the Brooklyn Museum and Public Library, Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket and Brooklyn Botanic Garden as well as many of Brooklyn's best restaurants and finest boutique shops. PS 321 eligible.
To find a townhome with this scale, location, impressive detail combined the flexibility of use and income potential is rare indeed so don't miss your opportunity to call 91 8th Avenue home for the next 50 years.
This home will be delivered vacant.
All measurements, floorplans, size and dimension information are approximate and must be independently verified.
All showings and open houses are by appointment only.
6,600 Sq Ft
Condo
$37,728 Annual Tax
Built in 1883
MLS/Listing ID 21407053
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Garden
Pets Allowed
Decorative Fireplace
Exposures: East, West
In Unit Washer/Dryer
Listing Courtesy of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE, RONALD (RON) SALTARRELLI - 718-840-2043
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