677 Greene Avenue is an eye-catching, beautifully renovated three-family brownstone located on the lush tree-lined block between Throop and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in the historic and desirable Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Built in 1899, the property is situated on a 19 x 100 foot lot and has four floors divided into an owners duplex plus fully finished basement located on the garden and parlor levels, and two 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental apartments located on the third and fourth floors.
This well-designed townhouse, feels like home from the moment you enter. As you step into the garden level entrance of the duplex, you will find a complete and functional space perfect for the best of living and entertaining in grand style. You can feel the love and attention put in by the current owners. This level features an open living, dining, and kitchen space as well as a conveniently located powder room. Traditional details merge seamlessly with rich modern features as displayed by restored wooden front doors, original window moldings, an exposed brick feature wall, an elegant wooden banister, original mantel details on the gas fireplace, the modern and fully equipped chefs kitchen including separate beverage fridge, dishwasher, and pot filler, and the pristine white quartz center island with seating. The fully recessed in-ceiling surround sound speaker system allows you to create the perfect ambience as you share special occasions with family and friends. Down one flight of stairs is the fully finished basement area complete with projector and wet bar. The masterpiece of the garden is an impressive deck with seating which acts as a perfect extension of the home, helping to make it the quintessential social space.
The parlor level in the owners duplex features original pine floors throughout. The master bedroom suite is the ultimate retreat, complete with soaring 10 plus foot ceilings, gas fireplace, built in generous closets and an ensuite custom bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The second and third spacious bedrooms are located across the hall, adjacent to the second full bathroom.
There are separate meters for gas and electricity for easy building management. One of the rental units has recently undergone a full renovation to bring it in line with the rest of the home. All building mechanicals are in first-rate condition. Will be delivered vacant.
677 Greene Avenue is centrally located. The A train at Nostrand Avenue, C train at Kingston/Throop, G train at Bedford-Nostrand, multiple bus lines and Herbert Von King Park are all a short distance away. Citi Bike is located right at the corner for your convenience. This is the Brooklyn you have dreamt of, this is the home you want to make yours, this is the perfect investment!
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.