268 Berry Street

Live like an architect. This 2-unit townhome was design-built by a LEED AP architect for modern comforts and efficiency. This new building has a contextual style that will endure, and the interior presents a crisp space that adapts to a luxurious yet comfortable lifestyle. As a bonus, zoning allows for easy conversion to a single family residence. The downstairs unit is huge three level apartment with its own garden boasting 1902 square feet of flexible living space. Enjoy the sunlight streaming through oversized tall wood casement windows, radiant floor heating, and zoned heating/cooling on each floor. The wood flooring has a beautiful patina and is recycled salvaged American oak, sourced from Kentucky barns. High ceilings make for an open loft feel as does the custom staircase. The open eat-in kitchen has custom cabinetry, Cararra marble countertops and stainless steel appliances. Enter the yard from the kitchen and create the garden of your dreams. There is one full bath with an airbath whirlpool soaking tub and two half baths as well. There is a bright recreation room in the basement featuring cork flooring, washer and dryer, and a lightwell with a staircase leading up to the backyard. This could not only make a great home, but this unit could generate $6,000 per month in rental income if you so choose. The upstairs unit is a 2057 square foot reverse duplex. The living room and kitchen are on the top floor so natural light is in abundance. The kitchen has custom crafted cabinets, Afyon white marble counters with a gas cook top, a Delonghi wall oven, and dishwasher. On the bedroom level, there is a gorgeous marble tiled bathroom and adjacent utility closet with washer, dryer, and plenty of extra space for storage. From the living room, a custom built glass-enclosed staircase bulkhead leads to over 900 square feet of roof space. Both units have independently metered gas & electric utilities, all levels have central air conditioning (heat pump backup) and radiant heat floors. All floors are pre-wired for ethernet, digital TV, and telephone. Insulation is high quality foam, mineral fiber (not fiberglass) and recycled clean cotton batting. Green-roof planting ready (structure and roofing membrane) and conduit roughed in for PV solar panels, both of which benefit from tax abatements in NYC and some state and federal rebates. This energy efficient structure saves money in style, whether as a home or an investment.