36 Monroe Street

36 Monroe Street is a legal two-family (Certificate of Occupancy on file) brick townhouse on the border of Clinton Hill and Bedford Stuyvesant. Discover this gem on one of the most sought-after blocks in Bedford-Stuyvesant; this townhouse serves as an idyllic investment for your current plans and, with an additional 2,284 sq ft of buildable square footage (asr city records), has forward-looking potential for your future plans all this and comparatively low at $3,270 per year! Framed by the beauty of Franklin and Classon Avenues, the tree-sheltered block that houses 36 Monroe is predominantly adorned with the classic allure of brownstone and brick structures. This impeccably maintained, inviting contemporary residence boasts an entertainer's dream: a spacious open parlour level living and dining area featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a well-designed kitchen. The south/north-facing exposures flood the parlour floor with natural light. The oversized kitchen window is a lens to the verdant, pleasant, inviting garden. Off the kitchen door is a steel frame Ipe and fibreglass slatted deck perfect for grilling and entertaining that leads down past a grove of paw-paw fruit trees to the curated garden. A flowering cherry blossom tree heralds the spring, while a maple tree welcomes the fall. Garden: From the deck, the steps lead you to a garden sanctuary crafted for those moments of calm, whether you're engrossed in a novel or serenaded by the birds. The gas fire pit table awaits to provide warmth on cooler evenings. A vista of life unveils itself; a Paw Paw Tree harvesting the delicious fruit (also known as the Michigan Banana), the flowering cherry blossoms herald the spring, Bamboo softens the night bore wall, flowering Hostas and a variety of blooming cabbage plants round out the cast. The second floor has a skylight letting in light to the stairwell and floor. This floor consists of two bright, large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The garden apartment is a perfect self-contained open space wonderfully appropriated for your potential tenant or for extending the existing owner's space. The apartment has its entrance under the stoop. Air Conditioning in the apartment is through a split system. The A/C subway train is a five-minute walk to Franklin Ave Station, which also has the S shuttle that connects to the 2,3,4,5 lines. The B52 and B26 run along Gates and Putnam, connecting Downtown Brooklyn and the rest of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Close to: The Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA and Holistic Home Spa. Nearby restaurants, cafés and bars include Pilar, the Fly, Lucy's, Playground Coffee and Artshack Cafe, Hartley's, Dynaco and The Tip Top.