1347 Bergen Street

Welcome to 1347 Bergen Street, a newly renovated 1901 Renaissance Revival and Beaux-Arts barrel-front, legal two-family townhouse that commands attention from the curb. A sweeping curved bay, a bracketed cornice trimmed with garland swags, and a scrolled wrought-iron fence set the stage on one of Crown Heights’ most picturesque blocks. Inside, the home honors its original architecture while embracing modern living. Soaring ceilings and oversized windows flood every room with natural sunlight. Original details, including exposed brick and mantels, were preserved wherever possible and paired with bold new elements such as white oak herringbone floors, warm brass fixtures, and tailored millwork throughout the main residence. As you enter, history greets you: a towering wall of exposed brick rises beside the carved staircase, with its rosette-topped newel post and turned balusters, while a stately hall mirror with a built-in bench seat welcomes you home. Just beyond, the sunlit, bay-windowed front room is an intentional departure from the fully open plan, a dedicated space for formal dining or sitting anchored by a carved-wood mirror framed in fluted columns. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is a true chef’s delight, with a generous island prep area, two sinks, bar seating for four, an induction cooktop, a brass pot filler, panel-ready appliances, ample pantry storage, and a dedicated coffee station. The 20-foot-wide layout is in full splendor in the living room, which features custom built-ins and opens to a new rear deck, where wrought-iron railings echo the home’s original ironwork and the leafy treetops feel close enough to touch. A staircase leads down to the backyard, where the depth of the 107-foot lot is on full display. A jewel-box powder room, drenched in high-gloss terracotta with a brass-legged marble sink, is rich in character and charm. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a private oasis, with arched wall niches and a custom California Closets dressing room, and it opens to a spectacular en suite bathroom. Finished in hand-applied microcement, the en suite feels like a personal spa, with a spacious, glass-enclosed wet room that pairs a rain shower with a deep soaking tub, a 72-inch double vanity with pill-shaped mirrors, glowing alabaster-style sconces, and a separate toilet room. Two additional bedrooms, framed by bay windows and treetop views, share a second full bath with a floating fluted-wood double vanity, tub, shower, and its own toilet room. A skylight pours daylight into the stair hall, and a dedicated laundry room completes the upper level. The garden-level residence adds serious flexibility. It includes a living room, one bedroom with a carved-oak mantel, a home office, 1.5 baths, in-unit laundry, and an L-shaped kitchen with a dishwasher and dining nook. It’s ideal for offsetting ownership costs with rental income or hosting guests. Below, the partially finished basement, with 6.5-foot ceilings, offers space for storage, recreation, or a home gym. Ductless mini-split systems provide efficient climate control throughout. Bergen Street is Crown Heights at its best: historic townhouses, mature trees, and a lively mix of restaurants, cafés, and neighborhood culture. Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Heights, and some of the area’s best dining and shopping are all within easy reach. 1347 Bergen Street is more than a renovation. It’s a rare chance to own a headline piece of historic Brooklyn, with the design, comfort, and income potential of a home made for today.