$995,000
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500 4th Ave, PH-F

Gowanus, Brooklyn | 12th Street & 13th Street

3 Rooms1 Bed1.5 Baths950 Square FeetCondo

$995,000
Common Charges$993
RE Taxes$15
Price Per SF
$1,047

Listing Features

  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace [153 SF]

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Billiards Room
  • Business Center
  • Cold Storage
  • Elevator
  • Facility Kitchen
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garage
  • Hotel Service
  • Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • Roof Deck
  • Screening Room
  • Storage
  • Valet Service

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 500 4th Ave, PH-F

A PENTHOUSE with nearly 1,100 SF OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE, top of the line finishes, full service lifestyle, all for a PRICE UNDER $1M, this CONVERTIBLE 2 BR condo is the home you've been waiting for!

PHF is currently configured as a sprawling one bedroom with a terrace off the living area that feels like your own private perch in the sky plus it's large enough for all your friends! Since it's the size of many 2 BR homes, it's easy to imagine how it could be converted to include a separate space for a home office, guest room, studio, nursery or anything your heart desires. A PENTHOUSE the size of a 2 BR, but without the 2BR price tag - this one is sure to sell quickly so bring your architect and think about what you could do with all this space -- the potential is limitless!

This one of a kind home is located within 500 Fourth Avenue, one of the most highly sought-after buildings in the area with HOTEL-STYLE AMENITIES including a 24-hour doorman; full time super and porter; attended on-site parking for lease; a large and well-appointed fitness center; sunny children's playroom; lounge w/ home-theater, kitchenette, and billiards all leading to a 2500+ SF landscaped common sundeck.

PHF is situated on the southeast corner of the building with two exposures to ensure that this home is flooded with natural light throughout the day. From breakfast in the morning sun on the terrace to witnessing stunning sunsets over the water from the master bedroom in the evenings the light from the top in this penthouse is truly amazing.

The open kitchen will satisfy even the most skilled home chefs with pristine Calacatta marble counters, Snow & Ice Honey Onyx and frosted glass back splash, VIKING and Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel appliances, a built-in wine cooler, grey oak custom cabinetry with a space saver shelving system plus an enormous breakfast bar that easily accommodates four oversize bar stools. The living area is wide and bright with a wall of glass, but also custom installed shades for when you'd prefer less light. In its current configuration, the master suite is quite large with two exposures, built in cabinets, custom blackout shades and enough space for the largest of bedroom furnishings. This space could be easily divided to create another room if you had the need. Passing between a set of double depth closets that have been completely outfitted with a custom shelving system to maximize that important storage space you'll find the warm and inviting master bath with Gaudi marble flooring, Lagos gold honed limestone, double sink, a glass enclosed shower and a separate Zuma soaking tub.

To top it all off, the home has a wide entry foyer area with a large laundry room off to one side and a powder room off to the other side. There have been many upgrades throughout the home including dark stained interior doors, built in shelves, upgraded light fixtures and custom window treatments all add to the value of this special home. In addition, there are white oak floors throughout, and a central AC system.

Located just 2 blocks from F, R and G train lines and steps to all the world class landmarks, second-to-none shopping and destination bars, restaurants, and night life that both Park Slope and Gowanus are known for.

Listing History for 500 4th Ave, PH-F

Now
01/17/2018
$995,000
Sold and Closed by Karen Smith
Douglas Elliman
2018

Building Details for 500 4th Ave

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2010
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts12/156
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

4 Av-9 St
0.13 miles
Prospect Av
0.24 miles
Smith-9 Sts
0.45 miles

Citi Bike

12 St & 4 Ave
0.01 miles
3 Ave & 14 St
0.14 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Karen Smith
Douglas Elliman
Joyce Kafati-Batarse
Douglas Elliman

Gowanus | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Gowanus is a colorful neighborhood with an industrial aesthetic, tree-lined streets, historic structures, as well as luxury condos and rental buildings. It has a great art scene, fantastic eateries and bars and a 1.8-mile canal that snakes through most of the neighborhood. The variety of elements make it a desirable place to live.  

The neighborhood is on the crest of a major change due to a recently passed rezoning plan that will allow more residential construction. Especially around the Gowanus Canal where construction was once prohibited. The plan will bring new jobs, affordable housing, and create a neighborhood with walkable green spaces and amenities. It’s safe to say that change is coming to Gowanus.  

Gowanus is bounded by Hoyt Street to the west, 4th Avenue to the east, Warren Street, Baltic Street and Wycoff Street to the north, and Gowanus Expressway to the south.

The neighborhood is named after Gouwane, a chief in the Canarsie Indian tribe. His name, according to the history books, translates to “the sleeper.” Other historic accounts say that the Gowanus name comes from the Dutch word gouwee, which translates to the word bay. Based on early New York History surrounding Dutch settlers and native tribes, both accounts seem plausible. 

Gowanus began development as far back as the 1630s when the Dutch arrived. They began building farms and soon realized the marshy lands they settled were not the best for growing crops and farming. They began damming up certain areas of the land with hopes of creating better soil and powering their windmills. This was the beginning of the formation of the Gowanus canal.

The natural estuary was once brimming with oysters and fish. But in the 1800s, the canal was turned into an industrial and transportation waterway. In the mid 1900’s, industrial factories like manufactured gas plants, paper mills, and other businesses opened along the canal and casually polluted the water. It’s cleanup efforts have come a long way but there is still much work to be done. 

The newly approved Gowanus rezoning plan has caused lots of buzz this year. Mayor Bill DeBlasio's plan will rezone 82 blocks which will pave the way for an estimated 8,500 new apartments, 3,000 of which would be offered to low and moderate-income New Yorkers. The plan includes major improvements to the local infrastructure. Although the rezoning plan might not create a housing boom today or tomorrow, proponents say the rezoning sets the stage for major growth in Gowanus in the decades to come.

The F, G, D, N, R, and W subway lines service the Gowanus neighborhood.

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OLR ID: 712075