522 Monroe Street, 1

Located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, this duplex unit offers its dweller a unique and modern balance of function, design and sustainability, while maintaining brownstone Victorian charm. Centered on a tree lined block, the building facade was lovingly restored, highlighting all the original Victorian carving details and outfitted with bluestone pavers. To meet your functional needs: three bedrooms, one with a full bath, one and a half additional bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, outdoor deck off kitchen, large yard, ample closets, in-unit full size washer/dryer, pre-wired for Verizon Fios, Aiphone Video Entrance Station/Intercom and a Mitsubishi mini-split system (one zone per floor) for hot and cool air delivery and additional storage area. Features and finishes commonly associated with luxury homes are abundant-Bertazzoni Appliances, Caesarstone countertops, 5" wide plank prefinished, engineered red oak floors, bathrooms feature LG Hausys countertops, decorative restored fireplace mantels, recessed manual blackout roller shades, tasteful light and hardware fixtures. Kitchens are outfitted with sustainable cabinetry with low VOC's. Meeting the challenges for sustainability, the townhouse has been renovated according to Passive House principles, which is considered the most rigorous voluntary energy-based standard in the design and construction industry today. Its main feature is its ERV system (Energy Recovery Ventilation) to draw fresh air in and remove stale air. The unit uses a MERV 13 Filter which can trap smaller particles, including viruses. Thermal-Bridge-Free Detailing reducing energy needs for the building, airtight construction for noise reduction and Klearwall triple-glazed tilt and turn windows. Pets considered conditionally upon approval. No Guarantors.