95 Kane Street

In Contract. Grand 1840's Greek Revival Townhouse awaits your touch. All Cash Buyer required. Delivered vacant. Bring your designer to the Columbia Street Waterfront! This 4 story + cellar 22' x 40' semi-detached townhouse has a lot size of 22 x 90, to which an additional 610 sf can be added. It has undergone a complete upgrade and reconstruction for conversion from a 4-unit to a 2 in the past year, including a new roof, all new electric and plumbing, major structural reinforcement, new walls, ceilings and insulation. Create a master suite on the top floor of the Upper Triplex, which has soaring ceilings, exposed brick, views of the NYC skyline and roof deck/cabana potential from which you can enjoy the striking display of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan sparkling below. The 3rd floor is an open loft space with a full bath that can be reconfigured to create two additional over-sized bedrooms. The 2nd floor, originally the parlor level, is ready for your dream kitchen and has high ceilings, a decorative fireplace and original window moldings. The triplex floors are connected via the homes original 1840's mahogany staircase, with historic original spindles and newel post. The staircase carriage was reset and structurally reinforced. The hallways preserve the charming early 20th century tin wainscoting so often removed from homes of this era. In the fully separated garden apartment, you will find an open layout, full bath, complete kitchen infrastructure, and two custom-made French doors opening into the garden. Designed by a landscape architect, the garden is a beautiful oasis featuring a newly laid architectural brick wall that encloses a recessed area surrounded by ten 30 tall gingko trees that provide privacy and shade. The recessed section is a unique show-stopping feature of the house, which can accommodate a lap-pool and deck surround. The early 20th century fire escape was restored, including 3 wrought iron decorative Juliet-style balconies. The building cornice was fully restored to its period hue. Full grown Little Leaf Linden trees in the front provide an envelope of nature, while still allowing for lovely light throughout the house. The Columbia Street Waterfront is a neighborhood that is quickly becoming the place to be. Nestled along the edge of the waterfront of Brooklyn, you will find easy access to Brooklyn Bridge Park, green spaces, bike paths, great restaurants and spectacular sunsets.