9-09 43rd Ave

Rarely on the market in Long Island City: a renovated two-unit townhouse for sale! Don't be surprised if you fall in love the moment you enter this home. This townhouse was built in 1901 and boasts much of its original decorative moldings and charm, while offering modern upgrades and improvements throughout. Ten-foot ceilings on the first floor and nine-foot ceilings on the top floor add to the grand beauty of this one-of-a-kind home. Offering 2,475 interior sq.ft., and an additional 1,428 exterior sq.ft., there is nothing that compares to this much space for this price on the market in LIC. The uniquely 25-ft wide house, situated on a 25'x90' lot, allows for an openness and versatility that narrower townhouses can't give. Nestled just off Vernon Boulevard in LIC, this amazing location also allows for something rare for townhouses--views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the 59th Street Bridge from the comfort of your home. The backyard, adorned with a cherry tree and covered in ivy from Spring to Fall, welcomes a very private respite from the city. Additionally, the location has allowed current owners to conveniently park their vehicles right outside their home. Currently configured as a two-unit building, the layout is perfect as is, or for creating a spacious one-family dream home. The entire townhouse has been tastefully and thoughtfully renovated, including modern appliances, washer/dryer in unit, central air, and upgraded electrical and plumbing. Owners' approach has been to make improvements on fundamental and mechanical components while preserving the original character of the property. The top floor is currently set up as a 2BR/1BA unit--perfect for a rental unit. The first floor and lower level operate as a 2-bedroom + home office/2BA duplex with backyard. If combined together to create one unit, you could build a space to grow in to for years and years to come! Zoning allows for over 2,000 additional sq.ft. to be added should you wish to create even more space. The unique location makes this property even better. This location sits at the edge of a massive Long Island City transformation, with additions of new restaurants, breweries, and shops, and plans to extend the beautiful waterfront development in the works. This intersection of vibrant businesses, including film, production, bakeries, lumberyard mixed with renowned microbreweries like Big aLICe and ICONNYC just minutes away, create a truly unique layout and fabric of what NYC and this manufacturing neighborhood history are all about. Noted new restaurants like Top Quality, and more and more coffee shops and bar options like Ravel and Savanna Rooftop Bar than ever imagined, as well as the gorgeous collection of buildings known as "The Foundry," and art galleries and shops, The Cliffs rocking climbing, and much more, continue to create an area that is truly special. Access to the E,F,M,7,N,and W subway lines are nearby, and the proximity to the 59th Street Bridge allows for easy Uber to and from Manhattan. As if this could get any better, the beauty of this location is that nights and weekends bring a quiet setting to the area, where owners might park their car right outside and find peace and tranquility at home. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity. Schedule a viewing today! Details: Lot: 25 feet x 90 feet; Building: Approx. 25 feet x 32 feet; Zoning: M1-4; Commercial FAR 2; Facility FAR 6.5, Annual real estate taxes: $5,127.64.