488 13TH Street #NA

The owner requests showings by appointment only, there will be no public open houses. This park block complete renovation by an uncompromising architect-owner redefines the classic brownstone form. Original woodwork is repaired, restored and painted, suddenly becoming fresher, crisper and more modern. All systems, fixtures and appliances are new and top quality. Light fills every room from new windows and skylights. The four level house offers owners endless possibilities. The parlor level has a dazzling, fully-loaded dine-in kitchen with extensive custom cabinetry, open shelving, and decorative fireplace. The kitchen flows onto a 175 s/f walk-out deck overlooking the lush professionally-landscaped garden. A dramatic backlit wet-bar joins the kitchen to the large living room with bay windows and working fireplace. A stylish tiled powder room, and plenty of closet space on this level make this warm, handsome space functional and livable. The natural light filled third floor has 4 bedrooms including a large master with a chic en-suite bath; a second elegant full bath is off the hall. The garden level features a large open great room that accommodates dining, lounging and a breezy open kitchen full of premium appliances. French doors lead outside and incredible al fresco possibilities-the garden wows with patio, koi pond, four seasons of color and interest, loads of space for parties, playtime or quiet contemplation. A shaft of light even reaches the finished cellar. Here, there is another versatile open space for lounging, home office, media or art studio. A finished exposed beamed ceiling, oak flooring, a full bath, separate laundry room, and a cozy rear bedroom with its own walkout to the garden complete this stunning house. Perfectly adapted for 2020 life, this must-see property goes above and beyond. Special Features Concealed high-efficiency Mitsubishi split system HVAC throughout, ductwork is within custom cabinetry and new soffits. Eight zones for room-by-room climate control. All bathrooms have marble mosaic floors, kohler faucetry. LED recessed lighting and LED under-cabinet lighting Exposed brick walls All bathrooms have exhaust air systems to exterior Reggio scroll-style cast iron registers throughout the house SimpliSafe alarm system Subzero refrigerators in main kitchen and kitchenette Viking 6-burner professional range, with Viking Professional roof exhaust system in main kitchen Viking dishwasher Custom built solid maple kitchen cabinetry 10' long Calacatta Gold Natural Stone island with professional pull-down faucet and oversized sink basin. Custom maple work counters Custom Putnam rolling ladder system in Dining area Powder room has a limited edition Kallista toilet by Barbara Barry Skylit Master Bathroom: wall-to-wall custom mirror, custom frameless glass shower, custom 8' vanity cabinet with Calacatta Natural Stone top. Duravit-brand Phillipe Starcke wall-mounted toilet. Wood-burning fireplace in Living Room Original pocketing window shutters Bosch washer/dryer on second floor Bertazzoni 5-burner professional range with interior filtering in kitchenette Fisher Paykel integrated double drawer dishwasher in kitchenette Custom metal cabinetry in kitchenette Custom stainless steel countertops with integrated sink in kitchenette Waterworks gooseneck faucet in kitchenette Full laundry room with Bosch washer/dryer in cellar Exterior Features Original Brownstone facade and original cast & wrought iron railings Professionally landscaped backyard and koi pond 20'6 X 100' lot Park Slope Landmark District Storm-water drainage system Custom aluminum bar grate deck by McNichols-lets light through to garden level. All new Architectural wood windows and doors with insulated glass Exterior walkout from rear cellar level bedroom and front great room to garden. Roof-mounted AC condensers supported on steel dunnage