162 Hoyt Street

This welcoming home was updated by the current owners to a very nice owners triplex over a 2 bedroom garden rental.

A centerpiece of the renovation is the fully outfitted Chef "s Kitchen. The kitchen is in the rear of the Parlor floor and features wrap-around counters, plus an island that flows into the dining room - so there is lots of workspace. The appliances include a professional quality Blue Star gas range with 6 burners a grill, and two gas ovens, plus a secondary electric Thermidor convection stove in the island. There is also an high capacity range hood, Miele warming Oven, Side by Side Liebherr refrigerator, Miele Dishwasher and two sinks with disposals. For more grilling options there is gas grill on the deck!

To complement the kitchen there is a walk-in (windowed!) pantry, cabinets above all the counters, and counters along the walls pace, and countertop dining on the island.

An elegant extension with a wall of windows was added to the rear of the house to provide exceptional light throughout this lovely kitchen space, and create a sunny private deck to enjoy the fruits of your cooking efforts. And if you need more outdoor space or gardening outlets, you can enjoy easily step down to your private back yard garden.

The Parlor floor is a lovely space that is open through full length of the home. It features Brazilian Cherry wood flooring, high ceilings, a very large dining area just off the kitchen, and a sweet parlor with tall windows and a working fireplace.

Up one flight of stairs you will find 2 large bedrooms, a full tiled bath with tub, and an office/nursery room. The front bedroom has a working fireplace. The rear bedroom features a very nice deck on top of the extension with great views of the neighborhood and Brooklyn skyline. The top floor offers two more large bedrooms, a full bath with shower, and a large laundry room.

The mechanical and structural elements of this home have been expertly cared-for. The roof (with warranty) is just 3 years old. There are split system AC units throughout the house. Windows are double paned and Landmark quality. The cellar has been excavated to full stand-up height to accommodate a new main beam and posts - providing lots of dry storage, room for exercise equipment, and hook-up for W/D. Electric panels are upgraded. 6 Zone circulating hot water heating system through radiators and a boiler in the rear of the cellar. The house is fully wired for alarm/SO Fire warning systems.

Under the stoop is a convenient vestibule that provides you private access to the cellar, and the entry to the garden apartment. Up front is the living room with a working fireplace, apartment sized pass-through with a dishwasher, coat closet, and bathroom with a tub shower. The rear bedrooms both have nice closets, and provide access to the apartment "s patio. The apartment has always been rented, but could be adapted for use as a guest space, work space, or other uses.

These owners have enjoyed the house for over 40 years. When you see the warmth of the home, the beautiful streetscapes of Boerum Hill, plus the excellent transit, shopping, dining and entertainment amenities you "ll love it too!