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196 Stanhope Street
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196 Stanhope Street

Bushwick, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10742432

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Listing by The Agency

5

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,840

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,840 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Neighborhood Bushwick

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Patio, Patio
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 16
Baths 3 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Wilson Avenue/Knickerbocker Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,840 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 03268-0032
Block/Lot 3268/32

Description

Welcome to your new two-family townhome at 196 Stanhope!

Whether this will be your fantastic new home with great rental income potential to cover all of your expenses or an incredible investment property that is also commercially zoned, this property, boasting over 3,000 square feet of interior space, is a RARE FIND in PRIME BUSHWICK!

196 Stanhope is a Two-Family Home with commercial zoning currently configured as a top-floor one-bedroom rental unit with 9.5' high ceilings, including a living room and separate lounge/library or formal dining area, an owner's-living main floor one-bedroom unit at parlor level with 10' high ceilings, including a nursery, living room, and formal dining room leading out to the back yard, and a guest suite on the garden level consisting of two bedrooms, living room, and additional access to the backyard.

You will find incredibly charming original details throughout this townhome such as tin ceilings, crown moldings, and a wood banister staircase. Recent renovations were made to the entire garden level including new tile flooring, recessed lighting, and a complete bathroom redesign. The main floor's full bathroom was also redesigned and upgraded, accentuating beautiful exposed brick. Many of the appliances throughout all three floors were upgraded as well. Continue these renovations and create the new home (or investment opportunity) of your dreams!

The front yard, at 295 square feet, can accommodate a cozy seating area and other landscaping possibilities. The backyard, at 585 square feet, has a great stone patio ready for your creative green thumb! The current structure is 20' X 60' on a lot that measures 20' X 100'. Additional FAR is available and even MORE FAR is available should you wish to incorporate commercial space!

196 Stanhope is located in prime Bushwick, just a couple blocks from the M train at Knickerbocker and a few minutes from the L train at Dekalb. You will find everything you need along Knickerbocker Avenue including deli's and shops along with all of the neighborhood restaurants and more around Jefferson Avenue. Maria Hernandez Park is also just a quick journey through bustling Bushwick proper. You do not want to miss this GREAT opportunity to live in PRIME BUSHWICK!

Message today for your private showing!

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Patio Patio

Building Information

Stories 3
Style Prewar

Bushwick has emerged as Brooklyn's premier creative frontier, known for its world-class street art, eclectic nightlife, and industrial-chic vibe. The neighborhood offers a wide range of housing options, from converted warehouse lofts that appeal to artists and professionals to traditional multi-family townhouses. Recent years have seen a surge in boutique new construction condominiums, making it a top destination for those seeking a dynamic and evolving urban environment.

Bushwick Live Market Data

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Active Listings

91

Median Asking Price

$975K

Median $/Sqft

$925

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

8

Median Sale Price

$850K

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196 Stanhope Street, Bushwick, Kings County • Near Wilson Avenue/Knickerbocker Avenue

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10742432
First Listed: 9/13/2021
Price Changed: 1/4/2022
Closed: 12/10/2021
Contract Date: 9/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Agency - Hila Peled

Listing Contact: (917) 651-4831

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