112 2nd Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231

On a tree canopied residential street between Carroll Gardens and Gowanus, 112 2nd Street is a new to market, renovated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, single family home with a full, finished basement and south-facing yard accessible from both the finished basement and kitchen.

Dappled sun on the detailed brickwork of the deep front yard and the splash of a fountain pond draws you into the entry courtyard. As a former carriage house, this 1899 property features a "roll in" stoop-free entrance, providing clear passage through the front vestibule into the foyer which features a restored original staircase and gallery wall. What's impressive about the functionality of the home is the flow between rooms and thoughtful consideration of the balance between private and public space. On the ground floor there is both the option of a distinct separation between the living and cooking zones for privacy and quiet, while opening French doors between the rooms offers connection and a sightline that extends from the front of the home to the 50-foot rear garden. A full bath with soaking tub is located off the kitchen and dining areas en route to the second floor.

In the open foyer hall, a skylight bathes the stairs on the way to three upstairs bedrooms, two well-proportioned to fit large-sized beds and more with closet room to spare. A third, smaller bedroom with a closet overlooks the tree tops along 2nd Street. Downstairs in the light-filled finished basement, just under 700 square feet with bath provides a generous and flexible zone for modern live/work needs.

The home's south-facing garden offers a "country home in the city" experience and was designed by a notable area landscape architect. The garden features a herringbone brick paver patio with room for entertaining and bluestone steps and wall accents. Plantings include a culinary herb and vegetable garden, a 4-season edible and shrub garden, and a shady retreat beneath the mature maple tree in the rear of the garden.

Period details are featured throughout the home with exposed rubble stone foundation in the basement, original restored stair banister between the floors, and original tin ceilings in the kitchen. Modern conveniences are well accommodated with top brand appliances, updated heating, plumbing and electrical systems, and a rarity in the resale market - all rooms are wired for ethernet and cable for optimal connectivity.

112 2nd Street brings something unique to this market: a turnkey single-family home with renovation in play and an impressive 2500+ square feet of FAR to build. The home offers versatile opportunities to move right in, renovate further, or build up. Architects and contractors are welcome at our open house! 112 2nd Street is ideally positioned between 2 neighborhoods amidst their many attractions and offerings. Both Carroll Gardens and the newly developing Gowanus showcase classic and emerging restaurants, shops and boutiques, markets, pharmacies, parks, churches, and District 15 schools. You are in the middle of it all. With the F/G trains just 1.5 blocks away and a few blocks to the R, commuting to Manhattan and all points NYC is simple and fast. With the tranquility and beauty of 112 2nd Street, you may just choose to stay home.