1871 DeKalb Ave

Welcome Home to this meticulously renovated Legal Two Family Row House in Historic Ridgewood, right on the border of Bushwick at the end of Dekalb Avenue. You will be pleased to find that no attention to detail has been missed on the complete transformation of this 1920’s brick townhouse. Everything from the roof to the foundation, outside walls and structural beams, has been fully replaced and restored to meet your modern day enjoyments of living without ever having to make an update again. Configured as an owner’s duplex with an income producing rental on the second floor, there is a unique opportunity to have a home with two outdoor spaces that provides income to offset your mortgage costs. Enter the home to a foyer, where you can either access the owner’s duplex or go upstairs to the two bedroom home office rental apartment. Take comfort knowing that the flooring has built-in sound proofing and insulation for both apartments to enjoy their own lifestyles without interrupting each other. Both units have separately metered utilities with energy efficient water tanks, separate compressors for the Fujitsu split units in each room, and imported European radiators made by Hudson Reed. All the windows are brand new tempered, sound proofed glass. On the main floor, the seamless living, dining and kitchen area opens up to a custom made accordion style wall of windows that leads to your private deck for ultimate indoor, outdoor living. The owner’s duplex features 10.5’ ceilings, all custom Jonathan Adler light fixtures, antique hardware, scratch resistant LVP 6” flooring and stone windowsills to name a few of the luxe upgrades. The chef’s kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances such as; a Bertazzoni stove and oven, Futuro exhaust vent, Sharp Microwave, Blumberg custom counter depth refrigerator, Brizo touch temp LED kitchen faucet, dishwasher, and a Quartz waterfall edge island that is tech ready with tons of counter space for prep and entertaining. There are exposed brick details that were maintained, re-grouted and glazed in both the living room and the front home office or bedroom. This floor also features a double height skylight and full bathroom with Italian Brizo brass fixtures, an oversized 8’ shower door and rain shower head. Downstairs leads you to the full floor loft-like main bedroom, secondary bedroom, a full bathroom and alternate access to the yard. The lower level has the flexibility to be used as bedrooms, office space, home gym, or even multiple rooms with custom closets built surrounding the perimeter of the space. The spa-like bathroom includes an oversized jacuzzi tub with heated backrest and micro jet system for massage therapy, all with Brizo brass fixtures. You will find a custom metal railing surrounding white oak stairs and fully radiant floor heating as well as a Miele Washer and Dryer tucked below the staircase. The outdoor space is a private garden oasis featuring a perimeter of custom built planters with mature 5 year flowering evergreens, an attention worthy pergola, and a centrally located gas fire pit for relaxing and entertaining. The flooring was made from 24” engineered pavers which are channeled by river rock and a French drain system that is sloped away from the house ensuring seamless drainage. The rental apartment upstairs has a vaulted skylight flooding the hallway and entrance with light, full city skyline views, new insulation, sound proofing and LVP flooring throughout. It has it’s own HVAC split units and utilities, and a fully renovated bathroom and kitchen. The lay out is a floor through 1.5 bedroom with a second room that can be used as a home office, extra storage for the owner, or as another bedroom. Located just a short distance from the Dekalb L train, and then the Seneca M train, 1871 is conveniently located in the best of both worlds for commuting and entertainment. A quiet residential block at the end of Dekalb allows for easy access but quiet home enjoyment. Some local favorites include Grover Cleveland Park, Variety Coffee, Gemelli, TONG, OPS, Faro, Union Pizza Works, The Keep, Ridgewood Pork Store, Catania Bakery, Sally Roots, just to name a few…