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562 Henry Street
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn | Carroll Street & Summit Street
11 Rooms6 Beds4 Baths3,600 Square FeetMulti-Family
$3,400,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x36'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$2,520
Price Per SF
$944
This property was sold for $3,400,000 on 08/05/13.
Listing Features
- Central AC
- Gas Heat
Outdoor space and views
- Deck
- Garden
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
Property Description for 562 Henry Street
> Built in the 1850's with Italianate and Greek Revival features, this elegant 4-story, 20' wide brick townhouse sits on a tree-lined block in the heart of Carroll Gardens.
> 562 Henry Street is configured as a 2-family, with a five bedroom triplex over a one bedroom garden apartment, and could easily be converted to single family use.
> In 2012 the owners completed a thorough renovation of the top three floors, with new electrical, plumbing, heating, central air, hardwood floors, and high end fixtures.
> The staircase was expertly rebuilt, with the original newel post, bannisters, and spindles restored.
> There are three new bathrooms, including a large windowed master bath with a soaking tub and large rain shower.
> The building façade's brownstone, brick, ironwork, and cornice have all been restored.
> One enters the triplex through grand double doors into a traditional foyer and hall, leading to a sprawling parlor with elegant crown moldings and ceilings which soar over 12'.
> The parlor leads to a state of the art windowed kitchen equipped with Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero appliances, elegant Arclinea cabinets, and Calacatta marble countertops.
> The back wall is graced with dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, which flood the kitchen and parlor with light and open onto a new full width steel and Ipe wood deck.
> The deck is perched over a sunny private garden and provides an expanisve view down the block center.
> The first showing is Friday, Nov 16th.
> Broker Owner.
Building Details for 562 Henry Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1850
Floors/Apts4/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Carroll St
0.32 miles
Citi Bike
1 Pl & Clinton St
0.1 miles
President St & Henry St
0.12 miles
Carroll Gardens | Brooklyn
Quick Profile
Filled with charming churches, whose ringing bells punctuate the days, together with quirky boutiques, trendy bars, Italian bakeries, and restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on traditional Italian cuisine, Carroll Gardens maintains a sense of Old World charm. While most of the restaurants are small and family-owned, there are Michelin-rated restaurants for those special date nights. Abundant coffee shops and bakeries ensure you are never far from a tasty pastry and your next cup of joe.
Unlike many neighborhoods, Carroll Gardens has an impressive array of grocery stores, including the popular Court Street Grocers. While Carroll Park is the main green space, located in the heart of the neighborhood, there are other parks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cadman Plaza Park, and Van Voorhees Playground, all within easy walking distance.
Court and Smith Streets are the main commercial areas, packed with bakeries, intimate bars, unique boutiques, and small mom-and-pop Italian cafes, many with sidewalk or patio seating. Court Street has most of the older businesses that have operated for generations in the same location. Smith Street has more trendy establishments.
If you are looking for a neighborhood that is quieter and less congested, Carroll Gardens might be a perfect fit. It is a great place to raise a family, with good schools and safe streets. It is the type of place where you will know the names of your neighbors and the owners of the shops and restaurants you frequent. It is a great walkable neighborhood for retirees, and an easy commute into the city for young professionals. The streets are shady and tree-lined, and many feature brownstones and townhouses that sport sizeable front gardens, adding to the natural charm of the neighborhood.
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OLR ID: 28658TH
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