Welcome to 445 Franklin Avenue, a beautifully reimagined townhouse triplex that artfully balances historic charm with modern style. Offering a generous layout and thoughtful design, this residence is perfect for both quiet retreats and memorable gatherings. The home has been carefully renovated and includes a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with additional recreation, laundry, and storage rooms on the lower level. A private patio and expansive backyard extend the living space, ideal for working from home, hosting friends, or enjoying summer evenings outdoors.
The entry opens into a foyer and mudroom, where a staircase with classic wood detailing guides you to the bedroom floor above or the media/game room below. The main level is highlighted by a bright great room with exposed brick accents, a dining area, and a cozy sitting area anchored by a gas fireplace. The custom kitchen combines beauty and function, featuring blue-and-white cabinetry, premium stainless appliances, and a butcher-block island. From here, glass doors lead seamlessly to the stone patio, complete with barbecue, outdoor seating, and dining space that flows up to a lush lawn.
On the upper level, the primary bedroom suite impresses with soaring ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, reclaimed wood accents, and ample double closets. A second bedroom overlooks the garden and offers equal comfort and space. Bathrooms throughout the home are styled with white subway tile, marble floors, and sleek fixtures, maintaining the residence's cohesive modern aesthetic. The property is also wired with Cat 5E cabling for enhanced internet reliability, ideal for remote work.
Additional comforts include split heating and cooling systems, a gated exterior area, and direct cellar access.
Perfectly located near the Franklin Avenue A, C, and S trains, as well as the Classon Avenue G line, the home is also just minutes from Atlantic Terminal with access to the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R trains and the LIRR-ensuring an easy commute into Manhattan.
Fees paid by the applicant:
- 1st Full Months Rent (Due at lease signing)
- 1 Month security deposit, in the amount of 1 Full month rent (Due at lease signing)
- $20 non-refundable credit check (per applicant) Due when submitting application for review.
Quick Profile
Known for its historic brownstones and tight-knit enclave, Bed-Stuy has increasingly left behind its early reputation for being a “bedroom community” and transcended into a highly desirable neighborhood.
Distinct for its aesthetic, it is populated with ornate buildings characterized by cornices, friezes, finials, fluting and other marks of classic architecture. Built up during the period from 1870 to 1900, its historic district runs to the north of Jefferson Avenue, to the east of Malcolm X Boulevard and to the west of Tompkins Avenue.
At one point known as “Brooklyn’s Little Harlem,” the shape of the area has shifted toward attracting a wider demographic of people thanks to the influx of bars, restaurants, antique furniture stores and vintage boutiques. More police enforcement paired with the decline of the crack epidemic at the beginning of the 2000s also opened the door for increased development, as well as the occupation of formerly abandoned buildings and spaces.