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112 2nd Street
Gowanus, Brooklyn | Hoyt Street & Bond Street
8 Rooms3 Beds1.5 Baths1,650 Square FeetMulti-Family
$2,450,000
floors / apts2 / 2
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x35'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeHouse
RE Taxes$3,776
Price Per SF
$1,485
This property was sold for $2,450,000 on 09/29/22.
Outdoor space and views
- Frontyard
- Patio
Building Amenities
- Courtyard
Property Description for 112 2nd Street
On a tree canopied residential street between Carroll Gardens and Gowanus, 112 2nd Street is a new to market, renovated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, single family home with a full, finished basement and south-facing yard accessible from both the finished basement and kitchen.
Dappled sun on the detailed brickwork of the deep front yard and the splash of a fountain pond draws you into the entry courtyard. As a former carriage house, this 1899 property features a "roll in" stoop-free entrance, providing clear passage through the front vestibule into the foyer which features a restored original staircase and gallery wall. What's impressive about the functionality of the home is the flow between rooms and thoughtful consideration of the balance between private and public space. On the ground floor there is both the option of a distinct separation between the living and cooking zones for privacy and quiet, while opening French doors between the rooms offers connection and a sightline that extends from the front of the home to the 50-foot rear garden. A full bath with soaking tub is located off the kitchen and dining areas en route to the second floor.
In the open foyer hall, a skylight bathes the stairs on the way to three upstairs bedrooms, two well-proportioned to fit large-sized beds and more with closet room to spare. A third, smaller bedroom with a closet overlooks the tree tops along 2nd Street. Downstairs in the light-filled finished basement, just under 700 square feet with bath provides a generous and flexible zone for modern live/work needs.
The home's south-facing garden offers a "country home in the city" experience and was designed by a notable area landscape architect. The garden features a herringbone brick paver patio with room for entertaining and bluestone steps and wall accents. Plantings include a culinary herb and vegetable garden, a 4-season edible and shrub garden, and a shady retreat beneath the mature maple tree in the rear of the garden.
Period details are featured throughout the home with exposed rubble stone foundation in the basement, original restored stair banister between the floors, and original tin ceilings in the kitchen. Modern conveniences are well accommodated with top brand appliances, updated heating, plumbing and electrical systems, and a rarity in the resale market - all rooms are wired for ethernet and cable for optimal connectivity.
112 2nd Street brings something unique to this market: a turnkey single-family home with renovation in play and an impressive 2500+ square feet of FAR to build. The home offers versatile opportunities to move right in, renovate further, or build up. Architects and contractors are welcome at our open house! 112 2nd Street is ideally positioned between 2 neighborhoods amidst their many attractions and offerings. Both Carroll Gardens and the newly developing Gowanus showcase classic and emerging restaurants, shops and boutiques, markets, pharmacies, parks, churches, and District 15 schools. You are in the middle of it all. With the F/G trains just 1.5 blocks away and a few blocks to the R, commuting to Manhattan and all points NYC is simple and fast. With the tranquility and beauty of 112 2nd Street, you may just choose to stay home.
Dappled sun on the detailed brickwork of the deep front yard and the splash of a fountain pond draws you into the entry courtyard. As a former carriage house, this 1899 property features a "roll in" stoop-free entrance, providing clear passage through the front vestibule into the foyer which features a restored original staircase and gallery wall. What's impressive about the functionality of the home is the flow between rooms and thoughtful consideration of the balance between private and public space. On the ground floor there is both the option of a distinct separation between the living and cooking zones for privacy and quiet, while opening French doors between the rooms offers connection and a sightline that extends from the front of the home to the 50-foot rear garden. A full bath with soaking tub is located off the kitchen and dining areas en route to the second floor.
In the open foyer hall, a skylight bathes the stairs on the way to three upstairs bedrooms, two well-proportioned to fit large-sized beds and more with closet room to spare. A third, smaller bedroom with a closet overlooks the tree tops along 2nd Street. Downstairs in the light-filled finished basement, just under 700 square feet with bath provides a generous and flexible zone for modern live/work needs.
The home's south-facing garden offers a "country home in the city" experience and was designed by a notable area landscape architect. The garden features a herringbone brick paver patio with room for entertaining and bluestone steps and wall accents. Plantings include a culinary herb and vegetable garden, a 4-season edible and shrub garden, and a shady retreat beneath the mature maple tree in the rear of the garden.
Period details are featured throughout the home with exposed rubble stone foundation in the basement, original restored stair banister between the floors, and original tin ceilings in the kitchen. Modern conveniences are well accommodated with top brand appliances, updated heating, plumbing and electrical systems, and a rarity in the resale market - all rooms are wired for ethernet and cable for optimal connectivity.
112 2nd Street brings something unique to this market: a turnkey single-family home with renovation in play and an impressive 2500+ square feet of FAR to build. The home offers versatile opportunities to move right in, renovate further, or build up. Architects and contractors are welcome at our open house! 112 2nd Street is ideally positioned between 2 neighborhoods amidst their many attractions and offerings. Both Carroll Gardens and the newly developing Gowanus showcase classic and emerging restaurants, shops and boutiques, markets, pharmacies, parks, churches, and District 15 schools. You are in the middle of it all. With the F/G trains just 1.5 blocks away and a few blocks to the R, commuting to Manhattan and all points NYC is simple and fast. With the tranquility and beauty of 112 2nd Street, you may just choose to stay home.
Building Details for 112 2nd Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeHouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts2/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
Carroll St
0.25 miles
Smith-9 Sts
0.35 miles
Union St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
Carroll St & Bond St
0.11 miles
Smith St & 3 St
0.23 miles
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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