Located at 269 Ainslie Street in Brooklyn, this century home is a rare investment opportunity in the vibrant Williamsburg neighborhood. Built as a three-story, three-family building with an additional detached carriage house, it offers four rental units including spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments. Each unit features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit laundry. With a listing price of $4,500,000, this 25-foot-wide property includes a private backyard and a carriage house with a private yard, maximizing rental income potential. Just a block from Graham Avenue’s shops and close to the L train, it balances historic charm with modern amenities in a high-demand location.
Backyard Lounge Area
A neatly enclosed backyard space furnished with contemporary outdoor seating that combines light wood frames and cream cushions, creating a soft, inviting atmosphere. The artificial turf enhances low-maintenance greenery while concrete planters with green shrubs add a touch of nature and texture. A small, round wooden coffee table and a larger wooden dining table with matching chairs provide comfort and functionality. The backdrop includes a white privacy fence decorated with string lights and adjacent residential buildings with fire escapes and mounted air conditioning units, blending urban elements with a cozy, modern outdoor retreat.
Backyard Patio
A modest backyard area with a concrete patio leading up to a raised back door accessed by brick stairs with wrought iron railings. The house exterior is clad in beige vinyl siding, and a small awning supported by decorative iron posts shades the entrance. To the right, a simple beige picnic table with attached benches sits on a patch of artificial grass. Along the fence, a charcoal grill and various outdoor accessories hint at casual gatherings. The space feels practical and unpretentious with mixed materials concrete, bricks, vinyl, and artificial turf—creating a functional outdoor area suited for everyday use.
Home Plan
Four detailed floor plans reveal the layout of a multi-level home with a total of 13 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The plans include a lower level with a laundry area, walk-in closet, and multiple bedrooms alongside a living room. The next three floors have similar configurations: each floor contains a kitchen/dining area, living room, multiple bedrooms, and bathrooms. Staircases are centrally located for vertical circulation. Several rooms contain closets marked as “CL” and “W/D” laundry areas. The backyard is shown adjacent to the first and lower levels. The design emphasizes functionality with ample bedroom and bathroom spaces across the floors.
Open Kitchen and Dining Area
The space combines a modern kitchen and small dining nook with a clean, neutral color palette dominated by whites, grays, and soft beige accents. The kitchen cabinets are a muted gray with simple, classic paneling, complemented by stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, stove, microwave, and large refrigerator. A white washer and dryer unit is tucked beside the kitchen window, adding practical utility. Dark hardwood floors provide warmth, while a round dining table is paired with minimalist chairs featuring metal frames and dark upholstery. The overall aesthetic is contemporary with a touch of understated elegance and functionality.
Living Room Seating Area
The room is characterized by a contemporary minimalist style with crisp white walls and ceiling, complemented by dark wood flooring that adds warmth. A large, dark gray sectional sofa anchors the space, arranged centrally on a light gray area rug contrasting the wood floors. A pair of nested white marble-top round coffee tables with thin metal legs offer a sleek focal point. The wall above the sofa is decorated with an abstract metallic art piece and a modern arc floor lamp with a reflective dome shade. Natural light filters through two white-framed windows, softly illuminating the greenery of a tall potted plant near one window.
Kitchen Laundry Corner
Compact kitchen space includes a stacked white Whirlpool washer and dryer near a bright window, offering natural light. Cabinets are painted in a soft gray with simple, modern silver knobs. A metallic mosaic tile backsplash extends along the counter area, complementing the stainless steel appliances—a dishwasher, microwave, and four-burner gas stove with oven. The countertop features a speckled granite pattern in shades of gray, white, and black. Dark wood flooring adds warmth to the space. The overall feel is clean and contemporary, balancing practical appliances with subtle sophistication in finishes and materials.
Compact Bedroom Space
The room is small yet efficiently arranged, centered around a low-profile bed with a tufted, caramel-colored leather headboard. The bedding consists of a white base accented by a navy blue throw and neutral pillows, contributing to a calm and relaxing vibe. Walls are painted in soft gray, complemented by white trim and a large window that allows natural light to brighten the space. On either side of the bed, two black bedside tables hold matching black lamps with gold bases, adding subtle elegance. Simple modern abstract art hangs on one wall, enhancing the room’s minimalist aesthetic. A light gray area rug softens the dark hardwood floor, and a sleek black ceiling fan completes the understated modern look.
Bedroom Interior
A compact bedroom with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Soft neutral walls create a calm backdrop for the sleek light gray upholstered bed, dressed in white and beige linens with a textured throw. Matching rounded wooden nightstands with olive green lamps bring subtle color and organic shapes to the space. A sculptural, slatted wood dresser adds texture and warmth against one wall, complementing the rustic wood flooring. Bright daylight streams in through a classic single-pane window, accompanied by a wall-mounted air conditioning unit. A geometric gray rug anchors the bed, while a contemporary ceiling fan completes the clean, functional design.
Bathroom Vanity and Tub
Compact bathroom area with a white porcelain bathtub surrounded by large marble-effect tiles extending halfway up the walls, adding a subtle natural stone look. A simple white vanity with cabinet doors beneath a white countertop and integrated sink sits adjacent to the bathtub. Above the sink, a white-framed mirror with clean lines offers functionality and a classic appearance. Next to the vanity, a standard white toilet completes the setup. Walls above tiled areas are painted a soft neutral tone, and minimalistic chrome fixtures and a ceiling vent enhance the room’s efficient and modern ambiance.
Kitchen & Dining Area
A compact kitchen integration with a dining area, blending functionality with casual style. The kitchen features white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and a stove. A white refrigerator sits beneath angled ceiling beams, topped with a red microwave and various kitchen items. The dining section highlights a striking oval marble table with a bold veined pattern, surrounded by an eclectic mix of wooden chairs varying in color and design. A minimalist black metal shelving unit houses colorful cookware and décor, while a soft cream floor and light walls contribute to an airy, inviting atmosphere.
Basement Entertainment Area
Cozy and modern basement living area with a large beige sectional sofa in corduroy fabric, complemented by matching throw pillows. A low wooden media cabinet holds a large flat-screen television, set against a plain white wall with minimal decor, including a framed coastal-themed artwork. Built-in cabinetry on the side accommodates a beverage refrigerator and a small bar setup, featuring various liquor bottles and glassware. The ceiling is covered with dropped tiles fitted with recessed lighting, contributing to an even, soft illumination. A plush area rug adds warmth, while a unique floor lamp with a swing arm offers targeted light, blending comfort and functionality.
Bedroom with Laundry Access
The space is a compact bedroom featuring a large bed dressed in light green bedding with white pillows, positioned near two windows that allow natural light to fill the room. Walls are painted in a soft gray tone, complemented by white trim around the windows and doorways. A wooden mid-century modern dresser with clean lines sits beneath a mounted flat-screen TV, doubling as a media and storage unit. An air conditioner is installed above one window. Through an open doorway, a laundry area with a washer and dryer is visible, adding functional convenience. The floor has a natural fiber rug, enhancing the room’s cozy simplicity.
Compact Kitchen Corner
The kitchen is a compact, efficient corner layout with white cabinetry and silver knobs, topped by a granite countertop. The backsplash combines warm-toned rectangular tiles, adding texture and glow under the under-cabinet lighting. Appliances include a vintage-style white gas stove, a modern stainless steel dishwasher, and a white refrigerator adorned with numerous magnets and photos. A striking red microwave sits atop the fridge, adding a pop of color. Kitchen essentials like a knife block, spice jars, and paper towels are neatly arranged on the counter. The upper cabinets reach to the ceiling, with extra storage of paper towels and containers above them.
Nursery Corner
Light wood furniture including a dresser and bookshelf create a soft, natural feel in this nursery corner. A large checkered pink and cream rug anchors the space, adding warmth alongside white-washed wooden floors. A baby play mat with toys sits on the rug, with a modern white bassinet nearby. Sheer curtains printed with cheerful daisies allow diffused natural light into the room. The decor includes a whimsical cactus statue, plush dolls, and a mobile hanging from the ceiling featuring flowers and cheerful designs. The overall palette is light and airy with accents of pink and natural tones.
Bathroom Details
Compact bathroom with a clean, modern design using a soft white and light gray color scheme. Large marble-patterned floor tiles extend throughout the space, complementing the wall tiles surrounding the bathtub. A glass shower screen encloses the bathtub, allowing light from the small frosted window above to brighten the room. A white toilet and matching vanity with a small sink sit adjacent to each other, maximizing the limited space. A black-and-white checkered towel hangs on a rod inside the shower area, while minimal accessories like a small soap dispenser and a trash bin complete the functional yet crisp aesthetic.
Bathroom Interior
A compact bathroom with a clean and modern aesthetic, featuring large white marble-effect tiles with subtle gray veining on the floor and halfway up the walls. A small enclosed shower with a textured glass door sits to the left, next to a white toilet positioned beneath a small frosted window allowing natural light. The vanity has a white countertop with simple cabinetry below, topped by a mirrored medicine cabinet and wall-mounted soap dispenser. The overall color scheme is predominantly white and light gray, creating a bright, airy feel with efficient use of the limited space.
Laundry Room
Compact laundry area with a pair of white, top-loading washing machine and dryer situated side by side against a pale beige wall. Above the appliances, two simple white shelves supported by black brackets hold neatly arranged laundry essentials, including bottles of cleaning products, folded towels, and jars. A wicker basket filled with rolled towels adds a homey touch. Light wood flooring continues into the adjacent room, where a colorful wall art and a glimpse of more household items can be seen. The space is practical, tidy, and understated, reflecting efficient use of a small utility room.
Spiral Staircase Detail
Matte black spiral staircase with slender metal balusters and a sturdy central column descends from a compact landing. The flooring around the stairwell is painted wood in an off-white tone, showing subtle signs of wear that add character. A large black suitcase stands at the stair’s edge, contrasting sharply with the pale floor. Beige walls complement the neutral palette, while soft, flowing white curtains hang near a window below, allowing filtered natural light to enter. A green plant peeks in from the side, adding a touch of organic warmth to the minimalist industrial style.
Subway Entrance
Descending stairs bordered by teal railings lead to a subway platform, identified as Graham AV Station on the L train with a note “To Manhattan only.” The grimed tiled walls and concrete floor of the entrance reflect urban wear, while a green rounded lamppost adds a splash of vintage style against the backdrop of city buildings and scaffoldings. Adjacent storefront windows remain under construction, protected by taped sheets. The overall aesthetic blends gritty city functionality with subtle retro details, capturing the everyday hustle of New York’s subway infrastructure.
Listing Agent: Stephen Filipponi of Compass via Zillow