$3,600,000
Updated 5 years ago
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56 Butler Street

Boerum Hill, Brooklyn | Smith Street & Court Street

11 Rooms6 Beds4.5 Baths3,884 Square FeetMulti-Family

$3,600,000
floors / apts4 / 3
Lot Size21'x100'
Built Size21'x40'
ZoneR6
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$8,604
Price Per SF
$927

This property was sold for $3,600,000 on 09/13/21.

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Original Details
  • WBFP

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Frontyard [10'x15']
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Garden Views

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Garden
  • Gated Entry
  • Laundry Room
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Second Entry
  • Stoop Entry

Property Description for 56 Butler Street

This unique Brooklyn brownstone offers the best of the borough; vintage charm, modern amenities, and flexible living. Currently configured as a five story, three family home, this property has great bones and has received an extensive, multi-layered restoration. The three bedroom, two and a half bath owners' triplex is a beautiful mix of classic brownstone interior and global contemporary design. A high stoop entry leads to a traditional parlor floor with restored woodwork, wood burning fireplace with marble mantel, and old world pocket doors. The kitchen, with custom bamboo cabinetry and a bi-fold glass wall system to the dining patio, is the heart of this home and generously outfitted for the home chef and carefree entertaining. The garden level holds the sleeping quarters; a primary bedroom suite and two smaller bedrooms with shared bath. The primary bed's en suite bath is recently built with double vanity, soaking tub, separate shower and luxury fixtures. A glass bi-fold door system, similar to that found in the upstairs kitchen, leads directly from this large bedroom suite to a lounging patio and the private back yard. The two smaller beds, at the front of the home, are discreetly and smartly situated for sleep and play. These equally sized rooms, with restored pine floors and rough cut beams, share a common hallway and large walk-in closet. A secondary entrance to this level, under the stoop, provides easy gear/stroller access and underfoot radiant heat to warm those winter boots. The basement has been fully renovated with eight foot ceilings (solid foundation here with brand new load-bearing beam). Included on this lowest level is a polished media room with radiant floor heating, separate laundry with an additional half bath, and a large room historically used as owner's office and wine/seasonal storage. Above the owner's triplex is a fully renovated two bedroom floor-through apartment. This unit is currently vacant and can be leveraged for additional income ($3500~/month) or incorporated into the current owner's triplex to create a four story home. This apartment is very charming with hardwood floors, subway tiled bathroom, open modern kitchen, and an in-unit washer/dryer. The top floor is currently occupied by a rent controlled tenant. This apartment is in clean but original condition with the exception of its bathroom, which has received a full renovation. Interested buyers should refer to state guidelines as provided by DHCR. The asking price on this three family home reflects a thoughtfully assessed value based on the RC unit. This large property provides its new owners with an elegant turnkey home with potential for income and growth in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. Enjoy a vibrant community with some of Brooklyn's best restaurants, parks, and retail shops. Incredibly low real estate taxes and additional FAR of 850~ square feet complete this package. Please contact selling agents directly to arrange a private showing.

Building Details for 56 Butler Street

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts4/3
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Bergen St
0.16 miles
Carroll St
0.3 miles

Citi Bike

Degraw St & Smith St
0.09 miles
Butler St & Court St
0.1 miles

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Boerum Hill | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Boerum Hill is a tiny, quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in Brooklyn. There are broad tree-lined streets that are filled with elegant three and four-story brownstones and townhouses, mostly built between 1840 and 1870. There is a definite family vibe to the neighborhood, but young professionals are moving in, and with them are coming trendy bars to cater to their desire for some measure of nightlife, without having to linger in Manhattan. These new bars and restaurants are being sandwiched in amongst existing shops on both Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, which are the main commercial areas in Boerum Hill. 

Boerum Hill offers a convenient location that is still able to maintain its small-neighborhood feel. Shopkeepers value their customers and remember their regulars. It continues to do what it was designed to do, namely provide small-town living in the very shadow of the big city. Boerum Hill is an easy commute to other parts of the city, making it easy to come home every day to the peace and tranquility of Boerum Hill while commuting to a job anywhere in the city.

The neighborhood is quite walkable and you can take the time to catch up with your neighbors while visiting on their stoops. Shopping on Atlantic Avenue is stress-free with no high pressure. You can meet with friends at any of the many coffee shops and while away pleasant hours in conversation. The dining scene on Smith Street is similarly laid-back. Don’t expect that there will be quite as much to see or do as there is in Manhattan, but there are a decent number of interesting bars and restaurants providing a measure of nightlife. The trade-off is worth it, as Boerum Hill provides a quiet, peaceful place to live and raise a family.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 21708TH