$1,255,000
Updated 9 years ago
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540 Decatur Street

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn | Ralph Ave & Howard Ave

10 Rooms4 Beds2 Baths2,400 Square FeetMulti-Family

$1,255,000
floors / apts2 / 2
Lot Size18'x100'
Built Size18'x41'
ZoneR5B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$3,575
Price Per SF
$523

This property was sold for $1,255,000 on 11/17/15.

Listing Features

  • Window AC Units

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Garden

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Garden
  • Gated Entry
  • Second Entry
  • Stoop Entry

Property Description for 540 Decatur Street

Located on a beautiful tree lined block of Bedford-Stuyvesant East, this quintessential two family brownstone is everything you're looking for in a townhouse. Recently updated including roof and mechanicals, 540 Decatur Street is currently configured as a 1.5 bedroom rental over an owner's duplex and has stunning details throughout.The garden floor features an updated open floor plan kitchen with original tin ceiling, spacious living and dining area with original moldings, a well preserved mirrored fireplace mantel, huge updated bathroom and backyard space.An impressive pier mirror greets you as you enter the airy front parlor from the vestibule.The back parlor boasts an original built-in wall unit and windowed extension that can be easily used as an office, bedroom or converted into an additional custom bathroom. The parlor floor also has beautiful oak floors, window shutters, pocket and french doors with deco glass panes and decorative medallions, all adding to this home's endless charm.The cellar offers very functional and usable square footage than can be easily combined with the owner's duplex to add an even larger living space.The third floor rental unit offers a quaint 1.5 bedroom apartment with updated kitchen, wood floors, moldings and original fireplace mantel. Lots of new eateries, bars and amenities are opening all the time within blocks including Butch & Coco, Manny's and the beautiful Saratoga Square Park. Easy access to A/C lines at Ralph Ave., J/Z lines at Halsey St. as well as several bus lines are close by.

Building Details for 540 Decatur Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts2/2
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Ralph Av
0.26 miles
Halsey St
0.35 miles
Gates Av
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

Chauncey St & Howard Ave
0.11 miles
Macon St & Howard Ave
0.14 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Lori Hamilton Bailey
Brown Harris Stevens

Bedford Stuyvesant | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Known for its historic brownstones and tight-knit enclave, Bed-Stuy has increasingly left behind its early reputation for being a “bedroom community” and transcended into a highly desirable neighborhood. 

Distinct for its aesthetic, it is populated with ornate buildings characterized by cornices, friezes, finials, fluting and other marks of classic architecture. Built up during the period from 1870 to 1900, its historic district runs to the north of Jefferson Avenue, to the east of Malcolm X Boulevard and to the west of Tompkins Avenue. 

At one point known as “Brooklyn’s Little Harlem,” the shape of the area has shifted toward attracting a wider demographic of people thanks to the influx of bars, restaurants, antique furniture stores and vintage boutiques. More police enforcement paired with the decline of the crack epidemic at the beginning of the 2000s also opened the door for increased development, as well as the occupation of formerly abandoned buildings and spaces. 

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 42149TH