533 Manhattan Ave

Located on a beautiful, land marked stretch of Manhattan Avenue, 533 is one of those remarkable brownstones that rarely comes on the market.This townhouse was built in 1886 by the architect G. Robinson Jr. The house underwent an extensive 17-month gut renovation in 2013 which maximized the layout for optimal space, light and air. This 2-family home features a 3 BR, 2.5 bath owners' triplex with roof garden. Features include a central staircase, radiant heated, wide-plank white oak hardwood floors, 11' ceilings with recessed lighting and speakers, a chefs kitchen with stainless steel Fii Bertazzoni double ovens, large white Italian stone center island with Zyphyr range and 30" Smeg stove top. Whitewashed exposed brick, decorative fireplace and over-sized, east facing windows which adorn the family room on the second floor which shares a the level with one of the bedrooms and a full bath that features marble counter tops, double sinks and vanity and also a full-size Bosch washer and dryer. The third floor contains two more massive bedrooms and another full bath. The setback bulkhead contains a white stone counter kitchenette with sink, 20-bottle wine cooler and mini fridge and leads out to a full-length, furnished roof garden complete with planters, wall-to-wall faux grass lawn and amazing views. The individually metered rental unit is a 1BR , 1.5 bath duplex and has private entrance and access to the backyard, recreation room, full sized washer/dryer and storage space. The house is outfitted with 2 Navien units ( a high efficient condensing combination gas boiler and water heater) which supply instant hot water on demand and eliminates the need for a water tank or a furnace (boiler). Ideally located just two short blocks from the A/B/C/D express and local trains and close to the newly opened Whole Foods, tons of restaurants, parks , Columbia University and much more.