553A Halsey Street

Welcome to 553A Halsey Street, a three-story, two family brownstone situated on a leafy block in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District. Upon arriving at this lovely home, you'll be greeted by a 20' deep front garden with an apricot tree, roses and peonies. In the bright and airy owner's duplex, stunning original details including high ceilings, parquet and inlaid hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, exposed brick, crown molding, ceiling medallions and pocket shutters await. On the parlor level, the primary bedroom is enormous with a gorgeous arch and decorative brick fireplace. This room has ample space for a king sized bed or built-in closet. There's also a den with a large closet and another south-facing bedroom with a ceiling medallion on this level. On the top floor, there's a large formal dining room with exposed brick, an updated galley style kitchen with a tin ceiling, a cozy living room with a stunning marble fireplace and a charming office. The bathroom on this floor has a skylight and was recently renovated with chic and modern finishes including a large vanity, a Duravit deep-soaking tub and a Duravit soft-close toilet. The duplex also has all new cast iron radiators and another skylight over the stairway. The home's garden rental currently rents for $2,350 per month and includes an open kitchen with a tin ceiling and a large south-facing bedroom. It also has access to the home's incredible back yard, a true urban oasis with a built-in bar, banquette seating and a refrigerator. 553A is incredibly close to many of Bed-Stuy's most popular restaurants including Saraghina, L'Antagoniste, Trad Room, Chez Oscar, Mama Fox and Trash Island coffee shop. Manny's Wine Shop and Halsey Traders supermarket are also nearby. This home also offers easy access to the A/C at Utica Ave which can whisk you to Manhattan in just 20 minutes. Come move in and begin enjoying this incredible home full of magnificent original details while earning rental income right away, or create your dream home by using the 1,136 square feet of remaining FAR that's available. Rarely does a house that's this well maintained in such a prime Bed-Stuy location come around and it won't last long! Email or call to schedule an appointment.