417 2nd Street

417 2nd Street A classic, charming and spacious brownstone.If you are looking for a home in Park Slope, in terms of location, condition, size, and price, this three-story, two-family gem is the best house on the market. Currently configured as a 3 bedroom, 2 bath owners duplex on the garden and parlor floors plus a desirable floor-through 2 bedroom rental apartment on the top floor. Built in the late 19th century, original details abound - high ceilings, decorative plaster work, marble mantles, stained glass, elaborately carved wood window casings, newel posts and balusters make the space warm and inviting. The house is built 18 wide and 50 long plus an extension on the first floor and a cellar. The 50' length is 5 - 15 longer than most of the houses built in Park Slope. Deep but not dark because there are windows on the east side of the house. The cellar is a dry, has a high ceiling and is perfect for storage. Without much imagination or cost, the cellar can easily be transformed into additional living space - a work shop, a den, a play room, an office or what ever you need it to be. The large backyard adds to year round livability - Imagine al fresco dining, all-season grilling, outdoor entertaining, gardening, and perhaps a swing set, a swimming pool or a built in fire pit. Life is good!Many updates and improvements throughout the inside and outside have been done over recent years, including new windows, bathrooms, kitchen, the stoop, the roof and backyard stonework to mention a few. Move right in or tweak it to your specifications. 417 2nd Street is full of possibilities and in the center of it all, located on a beautiful tree lined street near all that makes Park Slope one of New York City's most treasured neighborhoods.