521 MacDonough Street

This classic brick townhome is nestled on a tree lined street in the architecturally diverse Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Built in 1901, this is a legal triplex with 2,328 sq. ft. of interior space and an 1,800 sq. ft. lot. While this home comes loaded with Pre-War charm, it boasts features like crown molding, hardwood floors, exposed brick, fireplaces with original decorative mantels, French doors and a recently renovated gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and deluxe finishes on the inside--and a classic brick facade with . Currently, there are two units but this property has the space to add a third. The owner's suite has three bedrooms with a parlor and garden access while the existing rental unit on the third floor has 2 bedrooms to the front and back of the house, huge closets and an open concept kitchen/living room with an expansive skylight that provides lots of natural light. There is also a unfinished basement that has gas lines and plumbing already installed so adding a second rental unit would be easy--and two rental incomes could pay the monthly mortgage making this an ideal investment propertly. There is also a large backyard space that would be easy to convert to outdoor dining or a place to do Yoga. There is street parking and public transportation nearby for access to Manhattan in less than 30 minutes. The area boasts a thriving array of restaurants, shops and nearby post offices, libraries and more ammenities so you can stay local on the weekends to run errands, relax, and prepare for the week ahead. The neighborhood has been home to such celebrities as Alicia Keyes, Frank McCourt, Chris Rock and Bobby Fischer--are you ready to be apart of it, too?