This Roomy & Lovingly maintained Second Empire Style home is on the market for the first time in over 60 years!Enjoy the flexible floor plan of this solidly built property. It is currently configured as a legal 4 story/double duplex plus a full basement The mansard-roofed house with two dormers, has its original staircase, moldings, a claw-foot bath and a charming circa-1900 wall-hung bathroom sink. The garden floor duplex is configured with living room, a large eat-in kitchen, and a den that could used as a bedroom or home office on the first floor. On the parlor floor are two large bedrooms and a small study. An interior staircase joins the two levels.The top two floors comprise the upper duplex, with a large eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, and a small den on the third floor. Three sizable bedrooms make up the top floor. The upper duplex has two bathrooms, one on each level.Bring your architect and start dreaming. If desired, you will have the opportunity to redesign the interior to suit your needs. Whether you keep the current configuration and collect high rental income or convert to a spectacular single family or a triplex over a garden rental, this is a wonderful opportunity. The Sun-filled garden is ideal for growing tomatoes, grapes, roses and, perhaps, a pear or peach tree. In any event, create your own private oasis.Stroll to the F/G & R, N & D trains at 4th Avenue & 10th Street, Jog or take a bike ride over to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens or to BAM & Barclay Center event. Enjoy many great shops, Brooklyn's finest restaurants, Whole Foods & boutiques just steps away on 3rd , 4th & 5th Avenues, the Farmers Market on the weekend and citi-bike right at the corner!The neighborhood has an unusual mix of old-school, deep-seated Brooklyn pride and new-wave Brooklyn hipsters!This is a must see and Rare Opportunity!