361 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Description

Own a Piece of Historic Brooklyn - Ideal Boerum Hill Three-Family Townhouse Step into a charming, meticulously maintained, 20-foot wide, three-family townhouse in Boerum Hill. Built in the 1920s, this classic home has been thoughtfully renovated to meet today’s modern lifestyle while preserving its historic character. Currently configured as an owner’s garden duplex with two spacious floor-through rental units, each featuring one-and-a-half bedrooms, the property offers versatility and exceptional potential. Whether you envision it as a lucrative investment property or wish to reimagine the space for personal use, the possibilities are endless with an FAR of 6. The house can be delivered totally vacant as of October 1, 2026, or with tenants in place. The owner’s duplex will be delivered vacant upon sale. The elegant owner’s garden duplex, recently renovated and bathed in natural light, is in pristine, move-in condition. Modern upgrades include central air conditioning, a chef’s dream kitchen, two newly renovated full bathrooms (one on each floor), wide-plank flooring, new doors/ windows, custom lighting, and alarm system. Throughout the home, original details have been lovingly preserved, such as classic plaster moldings, tin and wood-beamed ceilings, decorative fireplace mantels, working pocket doors, and stained glass in the entry foyer. The garden level boasts an open-concept living and dining area, seamlessly flowing into an oversized, windowed kitchen with expansive marble countertops — perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and designed to delight any home chef. Additionally, there is direct access to the garden from the kitchen, making al fresco dining and entertaining a breeze, all year long. A conveniently located full bathroom on this level spares guests from needing to go upstairs. On the second floor, you'll find two spacious bedrooms that can open into one another via restored pocket doors, offering flexibility for a primary suite or bedroom/home office combination. A beautifully renovated, windowed bathroom is located off the hall. The owner’s duplex enjoys two private entrances — one from the front garden level and another through the front parlor level. A full-width porch off the primary bedroom overlooks a serene, oversized backyard garden — a hidden oasis in the city. The garden features a deck for entertaining and grilling, a tranquil pond, charming footbridge, perennial plantings, numerous birds, 2 garden sheds, mature trees including a large crepe myrtle, paperwhite birch, and southern magnolia. The full-height, dry basement includes a large laundry room with full-sized machines, a woodshop area, and ample storage space. Prime Boerum Hill Location Located just blocks from Barclays Center, BAM, Downtown Brooklyn, one block from Park Slope’s trendy Fifth Avenue, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights and Cobble Hill, this home is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Brooklyn. Transportation is effortless with access to nine subway lines, the LIRR, and numerous bus routes. You’re also within walking distance of Whole Foods, the Apple Store, local farmer’s markets, trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and the lush green spaces of Prospect Park.