Located in historic Brooklyn Heights, this distinguished 9-family brownstone, built over a century ago, showcases classic Italian woodwork and a timeless brownstone façade. The owner’s duplex spans two floors with soaring ceilings and a private garden, blending historic charm with modern luxury. The building also includes three floors of studios, ideal for rental income or living expansion. Nestled on a tree-lined, cobblestone street just blocks from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Downtown Manhattan, this multifamily home offers a prime mix of elegance and functionality. Listed at $4,750,000, it embodies Brooklyn’s architectural heritage and urban living at its finest.
Home Plan
Detailed multi-level floor plan of a historic American home reveals a total internal area of approximately 5132 sq ft across basement, ground floor, parlor level, and upper floors. The basement includes separate front and rear rooms and a boiler room. The ground level houses a bedroom, kitchen, living room, small bathroom, and patio leading to the yard. Upper floors include bedrooms with fireplaces, multiple living rooms, bathrooms, and closets, with varying ceiling heights from 7’8” on the ground level to 11’2” on the parlor level. Each floor emphasizes functional division and classic residential layout.
Historic Brownstone Facade
Four-story historic brownstones line a quiet street, their architectural details reflecting late 19th-century urban design. The left building is a warm, reddish-brown with ornate window moldings, raised stoops with black iron railings, and large rectangular windows. The doorways boast carved stone surrounds and small decorative brackets. A large tree devoid of leaves in front subtly frames the scene, hinting at a crisp, late autumn or winter setting. The adjacent tan-brick building offers contrast with black shutters and white stone lintels, classic colonial revival elements. Sidewalks and parked cars complete this charming and stately streetscape.
Historic Brownstone Exterior
A row of classic historic brownstone townhouses lines the street under a clear blue sky. The central building features a rich, earthy reddish-brown facade with intricate stone detailing around the windows and an ornate arched wooden doorway framed by decorative pilasters. To the right, the brick townhouse contrasts with its deep red brickwork and white stone trim, including an elaborately carved lintel above the entrance, framed by black shutters adorning the windows in a symmetrical pattern. Bare branches from nearby trees partially obscure the buildings, adding to the timeless urban charm of this residential streetscape.
Historic Townhouse Entrances
A row of classic townhouse entrances set against facades showcasing distinct historic architectural styles. The left building displays warm brownstone with intricately carved window and door frames, framed by black wrought iron railings lining its broad stoop steps. The central doorway stands out with a carved pediment and pilasters, flanked by twin evergreen plants adding greenery. Adjacent on the right, a red brick exterior contrasts the pale stone stairs and white door surround featuring fluted columns and decorative capitals, topped with a carved frieze. The blend of textures, materials, and period details lends timeless urban elegance to the scene.
Historic Brownstones Street
Rows of classic brownstone buildings line the street, characterized by red and earth-toned brick facades with traditional stone stoops ascending to grand wooden doorways. Tall, rectangular windows with black frames punctuate each building, featuring subtle decorative lintels and sills. Leafless trees reach skyward, scattered along the sidewalk next to traffic signs, helping frame the quiet urban street. Parked cars dot both sides, adding a modern contrast to the timeless architecture. The clean, paved sidewalks and clear blue sky emphasize an orderly, peaceful neighborhood rooted in historic American urban life.
Bedroom with Fireplace
A cozy bedroom is arranged with a large bed dressed in cream-colored linens and multiple pillows in muted tones of beige and gray. To the right is a prominent brown marble fireplace with intricate ironwork, topped by a large mirror that reflects the room’s soft lighting. Neutral beige walls complement the warm wooden parquet floor partially covered by a patterned rug. A window framed by beige curtains lets in diffused natural light, enhancing the room’s calming ambiance. Additional furnishings include a dark wooden TV stand, an upholstered chair, and decorative elements like framed art and a vintage clock above the mantle.
Galley Kitchen
A narrow galley kitchen characterized by warm wood cabinetry stretching along both sides, crowned with dark green laminate countertops. The orange-brown ceramic tile floor adds an earthy tone that contrasts subtly with the predominantly light walls adorned with delicate patterned wallpaper and a decorative border near the ceiling. Ceiling-mounted fluorescent lights brighten the space, supplemented by a white ceiling fan. White appliances including a gas stove with a vent hood and a refrigerator hold a variety of magnets and photos, lending a lived-in feel. A small decorative rug runs centrally, while the kitchen opens into a brighter, more open living area.
Living Room Seating Area
A narrow living room area with classic Victorian style details including rich, dark wood trim around doorways and a fireplace mantel with intricate moldings. A large Persian-style red area rug dominates the polished hardwood floor, creating warmth. A daybed with a floral-patterned quilt and an array of textured pillows in teal, orange, and cream rests beneath a framed landscape painting. To the left, a wooden chair and a wood side table sit adjacent to the fireplace. The ceiling is high with crown molding, and a vintage brass light fixture with frosted glass shades hangs centrally. The overall color palette is soft white walls and dark wood, combining traditional elegance with cozy comfort.
Study Corner with Fireplace
A small study area is positioned beside a richly carved dark wood fireplace mantle with ornate detailing and a large mirror above it. The fireplace surround is tiled in a classic patterned design with an inset black firebox holding decorative logs. A wooden desk with slender legs and an upholstered vintage-style chair create a cozy workspace. Nearby, a small white leaning bookshelf holds books and framed photos, adding personal charm. The walls are painted a soft beige, and the polished hardwood floors complement the warm, deep red area rug that anchors the space.
Antique Master Bedroom
Spacious bedroom marked by a vintage silver metal bed with an intricately patterned quilt in muted reds and blues. Rich burgundy carpet with floral designs anchors the room, complementing the warm beige walls and dark wood furniture—include a tall dresser and ornate fireplace surround. Large bay windows framed with heavy dark curtains draw attention to a sitting area with a classic upholstered armchair and footrest. Decorative crown moldings and two framed vintage portraits above the bed add historic charm, while matching table lamps provide ambient lighting in this elegant and grand 19th-century space.
Bathroom Sink and Toilet
The space is a compact bathroom combining a small wash area and a toilet. A stainless steel sink with a dual-handle faucet sits against a peach-colored, square ceramic tile backsplash. Above the sink, a white-framed medicine cabinet with mirror reflects light and enhances the area’s functionality. Adjacent to the sink, separated by a wall, is a bathtub with a simple white shower curtain. The walls around the bathtub and toilet are covered with glossy, mid-century blue ceramic tiles. The flooring consists of small white hexagonal tiles, and a large mirror above the toilet increases the sense of depth in this narrow bathroom.
Living Room Details
The space features polished hardwood floors with visible wear, adding character to the room. Walls and trim are painted in a soft, neutral white, emphasizing the high ceilings and clean lines. A decorative plaster ceiling medallion is centered above, contributing to the historic charm. An ornate, gray stone fireplace with an arched design holds a white patterned vent, blending antique and functional elements. White wooden louvered bi-fold closet doors stand by the fireplace. The room opens into a modest kitchen area framed by a wide, open doorway, along with a simple white door to the side, enhancing flow and connectivity within the home.
Living Room with Fireplace
Spacious room with polished parquet hardwood floors featuring an intricate border pattern. Two large, tall windows framed with white trim allow ample natural light, each with classic interior shutters adding historic charm. Walls are painted a soft off-white, complementing the detailed crown molding and ceiling medallion surrounding a ceiling fixture mount. A white carved marble fireplace anchors one corner, lending elegance and warmth. Adjacent is a simple wooden kitchen island with a metal countertop and a wooden stool, suggesting an open-concept area combining living and modest kitchen functions. Ceiling pipes hint at utilitarian design elements.
Bathroom with Clawfoot Tub
A narrow bathroom with a vintage clawfoot bathtub placed along the right side. White walls and ceiling offer a bright, clean atmosphere, complemented by a simple ceiling light fixture. To the left, a vanity with a dark wood cabinet contrasts with the white countertop and integrated sink. Above the sink, a rectangular mirror with a white frame rests slightly askew, adding a modest, utilitarian element. The floor is covered in light gray linoleum with subtle patterns. A round chrome towel ring is mounted on the wall next to the sink, and a small, wall-mounted cabinet with wooden trim is positioned above the mirror.
Kitchen with Fireplace
A compact kitchen space blends historic charm with basic modern amenities. A stately white marble fireplace with intricate carved details anchors one side, offering a classic, elegant touch. The floor is a light wood parquet pattern adding warmth and texture. A small, affordable fridge in black and silver sits beside a black gas stove, indicating a modest, practical cooking setup. Above these, open metal shelving provides simple storage without detracting from the room’s airy feel. Light wooden cabinetry and a small island counter with a matching stool add functionality without crowding the space. Plain white walls and ceiling with crown molding complete the clean, understated aesthetic.
Empty Living Room
Spacious room with natural light streaming through two tall windows dressed with simple blinds, framed by white trim contrasting the soft beige walls. The polished wooden floorboards show character with visible grain and natural wear, adding warmth and historic charm. Crown molding and an ornate ceiling medallion offer subtle architectural elegance, while the chair rail molding adds dimension to the plain walls. The minimalist palette and classic details make the room an adaptable living space, evoking a vintage yet clean ambiance enhanced by ample natural illumination.
Historic Staircase Hallway
A narrow hallway with light blue painted walls leads to a closed white paneled door. The wooden staircase has intricately turned white balusters and a dark varnished handrail with a graceful curve at the bottom. A rich red patterned carpet runner with floral motifs covers the steps and extends partially down the corridor, complementing the dark wood flooring beneath. The paneled wainscoting in dark wood contrasts with the lighter upper walls. Subtle crown molding and baseboard trim maintain the historic character, while a simple wall sconce provides soft illumination.
Entry Hallway Staircase
A grand staircase ascends along the far wall, lined with a richly patterned red carpet runner that contrasts with the white painted steps. Dark, polished wood paneling and trim frame the staircase and extend along the side walls, complementing the parquet flooring beneath. The walls feature an embossed floral texture above the wood paneling, adding depth and historic charm. A large wooden coat rack with hooks and a mirror is mounted on the right wall, reflecting the intricate woodworking. Additional antique furnishings, including benches and a small table, punctuate the hallway, enhancing the classic atmosphere of this historic home space.
Living Room Details
Soft beige walls and warm wooden floors create a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by a rich oriental-style rug underfoot. A deep red cushioned loveseat sits centrally, with matching pillows adding comfort and color contrast. The dark wooden cabinet holds a flat-screen TV, flanked by twin black lamps with white shades. An ornamental stove with intricate detailing stands near an open doorway leading to other rooms. A traditional black stone fireplace dominates one wall, paired with standing lamps and a dark wood mantle. Light fixtures offer soft overhead lighting, blending historic charm with modern practicality.
Cozy Sitting Room
A warm, inviting sitting area with a striking black painted brick fireplace as the focal point. The fireplace mantle is adorned with simple decorative items, complemented by classic wall sconces on either side and a framed floral painting. Hardwood floors covered by a richly patterned oriental rug enhance the antique atmosphere. A rust-colored upholstered sofa with plush cushions faces the fireplace, while two vintage upholstered armchairs with wooden accents sit near a large window with dark wooden blinds, letting in natural light. Light beige walls and traditional wood trim frame the space, balanced by an elegant chandelier hanging overhead. A wooden sideboard and lamp complete the classic, comfortable aesthetic.
Bathroom Details
A compact bathroom corner with a white porcelain toilet and adjacent classic white sink with three vintage-style faucets. Above the sink is a small white cabinet with mirrored doors, reflecting part of the artwork on the opposite wall. A decorative soap dish holds a dark soap bar, with two electric toothbrushes and one manual toothbrush in an ornate, patterned holder on the sink. The wall behind the toilet has a small square window with textured glass blocks, topped by a vintage ventilation grille. A whimsical framed floral print hangs beside the window. A potted plant, round clock, and small mirror decorate the window ledge. Soft cream curtains cover storage space beneath the window, complementing the room’s light neutral color palette.
Basement Workspace and Recreation
A spacious basement area serving multiple purposes including a home office, storage, and recreational space. The ceiling is exposed with visible pipes and ductwork painted gray, paired with two round, bright ceiling lights. On the left, a black ergonomic office chair faces a desk with two computer monitors and various desk items. A wooden table and filing cabinet are tucked against the walls, amid personal items like a standing fan and small appliances. The right side holds storage bins, bags, and sports equipment. Olive-green curtains cover one entire wall, and a green putting mat stretches across the gray floor mats, reflecting a blend of practical utility and casual leisure use.
Laundry Room Details
Worn white brick walls and exposed piping create an industrial, utilitarian backdrop for a classic laundry area. Two white Maytag appliances—washer and dryer—stand side by side, with a wicker basket placed atop the washer. Various laundry supplies and household items clutter the dryer’s surface, enhancing the lived-in feel. A green-covered storage bin occupies the left corner while a carved wooden folding screen adds a touch of ornate craftsmanship to the right. Dim lighting and a red side table with a lamp tucked behind the screen hint at an adjoining space. The ceiling is low, painted white but showing signs of age and wear.
Utility Room Corner
An industrial-style utility room corner with exposed pipes and electrical panels mounted on whitewashed, slightly worn walls. A set of nine electrical meters is organized in a metal grid on the left, beneath which sits a small, curved wooden table holding a striped ceramic vase with purple foliage, adding a subtle touch of warmth and color. A black oscillating fan stands next to the table, providing functional airflow. An old-fashioned black trunk supports a modern flat-screen TV, juxtaposing vintage and contemporary elements. A floor lamp with a white shade stands on the right, illuminating the space amid the network of visible conduits and ducts above. A simple, light-hued carpet softens the concrete floor, balancing the utilitarian, mechanical atmosphere with homely touches.
Listing Agent: Shaun Riney of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Inc via Zillow