Located on lovely tree-lined Sackett Street, 411 is comprised of a fabulous owner's triplex accessed from the front stoop, and spacious garden-level apartment with a separate entrance that can command excellent monthly rent. With its versatile layout and spacious interiors, it offers the potential for easy conversion into a luxurious single-family residence. Abundant natural light creates a bright, airy feel, pouring in through oversized windows, a skylight above the triplex's open staircase with glass landings and blue resin treads, and double-height floor-to-ceiling window wall in the rear living area. Striking interiors are also brimming with sleek architectural elements and refined finishes. This modern haven also features central A/C, ensuring year-round comfort and climate control. Further gracing the ambience are gorgeous wide-plank hardwood floors, extensive exposed brick walls, rich wood beam ceilings, three wood burning fireplaces and a decorative fireplace on the parlor level.
A dream home for the discerning buyer, the triplex reflects the vision of a well-connected open space that is comfortable and contemporary. The parlor level affords an ideal setting for entertaining, with an effortless flow from the generous dining room to the expansive two-story living room and top-of-the-line chef's kitchen. Sliding glass doors provide entry to the large outdoor balcony for coffee, cocktails, and outdoor pleasure. Steps descend to the glorious fenced-in rear garden, the ultimate alfresco experience with lots of trees and room for lounging, dining, and planting. Heightening the allure is a chic guest powder room accented by a green shag rug wall and marble sink resembling teak wood, and an 8 ft-wide lipstick-red panel soaring 40 ft. to the skylight.
The artful staircase rises to the primary suite level presenting a tranquil bedroom, home office/den with wood-burning fireplace, and full private bath. The fourth story features two bedrooms - one leading out to an amazing roof deck, as well as a cozy den, full windowed shower bath with two sinks and a radiant heat floor, a walk-in closet, and laundry room with washer-dryer & sink.
Discover the charm of this 1,211 sq. ft. garden apartment that enjoys its own open-concept layout for easy living, dining, cooking and entertaining. A full bath sits off the open kitchen, and two bedrooms, with large closets, overlook the incredible backyard with direct access. This residence additionally has a convenient 853 sq. ft. basement with a huge multipurpose space, full laundry room, mechanicals, new hybrid steam/hot water boiler, and tremendous storage.
Best of all is the location in enchanting Carroll Gardens near a host of local amenities, from great shops and restaurants nearby and along vibrant Court Street, to Cobble Hill Cinemas, Movement Gowanus rock climbing, the F/G trains and much more.
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.