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$2,425,000
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House -
Off Market
526 Monroe Street #BUILDING
Brooklyn, NY 11221
6 Beds
3 Baths,
1
Half Bath
3530 Sqft
$3,180,035
RealtyHop Estimate
31.14%
Since Dec 1, 2020
NY-New York
Primary Model
About This Property
Romantic. Fanciful. Inspired. It's not often we use these words to
describe one of our properties but 526 Monroe Street is all that
and more. This four-story French Neo-Grec brownstone built in
1887 by the esteemed Daniel B. Norris is bedecked in
architectural details and dressed for the ball in velvety blues,
bold prints and rich materials. Color and texture, and the flow
from one room to another was planned to enhance the original
architecture while layering on modern refinement and top-end
finishes and with all new electrical and plumbing systems,
including HVAC throughout, this restoration goes well below the
surface.
This luxurious single-family home remains true to the original floor plan. The double-parlor floor is laid out as it was in 1887 but is now bathed in Farrow & Ball paint summoning us back to 2020. Two Minton-style mantles create focal points for each room and the inspiration for the color palette while high ceilings, intact fretwork and molding on three sets of pocket doors, original plasterwork, and parquetry floors provide an exceptional backdrop. A hallway door to the rear parlor side room is inset with hand-painted kiln-fired glass, a beautiful original feature rarely seen today.
The garden level incorporates the kitchen and dining rooms just as it did in 1887 with the addition of a full bath. Decidedly the heart of 526 Monroe Street, this floor has been strikingly transformed for modern living. The dividing wall between the two rooms has been opened up connecting the entire floor with site lines clear out through the rear garden yet each room still retains its sense of purpose. A chef and entertainers dream, the enormous kitchen features a large island covered in thick Calacatta Gold marble. The ample cabinetry is custom lacquered maple with an integrated Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero beverage center; the integrated refrigerator is Sub-Zero and the range is 36' Bertazzoni. Exposed beams and brick add warmth and texture to the design while custom steel and glass French doors leading to the rear garden bring the outside in. The rear garden is truly an extension of the interior experience fully landscaped with a custom bluestone patio, custom planters and a remarkable four-story magnolia casting a pink glow to both the yard and the home's interior in springtime. I'll have a martini please!
The entire home is glorified with a rear southern exposure and a cooler northern light from the front, but the upper two floors are especially bright. Once you're able to extract yourself from the lower floors, explore the four large bedrooms plus two smaller rooms and two full baths. The original architectural details continue with fireplace mantles in each of the bedrooms, fretwork, ceiling molding, parquetry floors and a second door inset with original hand-painted kiln-fired glass. Both full baths are uniquely modern and have been invitingly renovated with subway tile, Kohler fixtures and hardware, a custom steel and glass shower enclosure in the en suite primary bath, and exposed beams and a skylight in the top floor bath. Original and new custom built-ins on each floor provide storage.
526 Monroe Street is a timeless sanctuary with urban access. Ideally located in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, a pleasant walk to the A/C lines or the J train. Nearby you'll enjoy Bed-Stuy favorites such as Saraghina, Peaches, Bravi Ragazzi, Zaca Caf, Bar LunAtico, the Michelin-reviewed L'Antagoniste, Mama Fox, Halsey Traders Market and many other establishments in burgeoning Bedford Stuyvesant.
This luxurious single-family home remains true to the original floor plan. The double-parlor floor is laid out as it was in 1887 but is now bathed in Farrow & Ball paint summoning us back to 2020. Two Minton-style mantles create focal points for each room and the inspiration for the color palette while high ceilings, intact fretwork and molding on three sets of pocket doors, original plasterwork, and parquetry floors provide an exceptional backdrop. A hallway door to the rear parlor side room is inset with hand-painted kiln-fired glass, a beautiful original feature rarely seen today.
The garden level incorporates the kitchen and dining rooms just as it did in 1887 with the addition of a full bath. Decidedly the heart of 526 Monroe Street, this floor has been strikingly transformed for modern living. The dividing wall between the two rooms has been opened up connecting the entire floor with site lines clear out through the rear garden yet each room still retains its sense of purpose. A chef and entertainers dream, the enormous kitchen features a large island covered in thick Calacatta Gold marble. The ample cabinetry is custom lacquered maple with an integrated Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero beverage center; the integrated refrigerator is Sub-Zero and the range is 36' Bertazzoni. Exposed beams and brick add warmth and texture to the design while custom steel and glass French doors leading to the rear garden bring the outside in. The rear garden is truly an extension of the interior experience fully landscaped with a custom bluestone patio, custom planters and a remarkable four-story magnolia casting a pink glow to both the yard and the home's interior in springtime. I'll have a martini please!
The entire home is glorified with a rear southern exposure and a cooler northern light from the front, but the upper two floors are especially bright. Once you're able to extract yourself from the lower floors, explore the four large bedrooms plus two smaller rooms and two full baths. The original architectural details continue with fireplace mantles in each of the bedrooms, fretwork, ceiling molding, parquetry floors and a second door inset with original hand-painted kiln-fired glass. Both full baths are uniquely modern and have been invitingly renovated with subway tile, Kohler fixtures and hardware, a custom steel and glass shower enclosure in the en suite primary bath, and exposed beams and a skylight in the top floor bath. Original and new custom built-ins on each floor provide storage.
526 Monroe Street is a timeless sanctuary with urban access. Ideally located in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, a pleasant walk to the A/C lines or the J train. Nearby you'll enjoy Bed-Stuy favorites such as Saraghina, Peaches, Bravi Ragazzi, Zaca Caf, Bar LunAtico, the Michelin-reviewed L'Antagoniste, Mama Fox, Halsey Traders Market and many other establishments in burgeoning Bedford Stuyvesant.
Unit Size
3,530Ft²
Days on Market
32 days
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$687
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1905
Last updated: 3 months ago (RLS #OLRS-0051942)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Nov 20, 2020 | Sold | $2,425,000 | |
Sold | |||
Oct 19, 2020 | Listed by Compass | $2,425,000 | |
Listed by Compass |
Property Highlights
Air Conditioning
Interior Details
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 6
Bathroom Information
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Information
Living Area: 3530
Room Information
Rooms: 11
Exterior Details
Property Information
Year Built: 1905
Building Information
Outdoor Living Structures: Building Patio, Patio
Pets Allowed: Building Yes, Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.0 x 100.0
Land Information
Tax Lot: 30
Tax Block: 1639
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Building Cooling, Window Units
Heating Type: Building Natural Gas, Natural Gas
Location Details
Subdivision Name: Stuyvesant Heights
Stories Total: 4
Comparables
Unit
Status
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Townhouse
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,548 ft²
$707/ft²
$2,510,000
Sep 6, 2021
$2,510,000
May 13, 2022
-
Townhouse
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,360 ft²
$580/ft²
$1,950,000
Sep 20, 2018
$1,950,000
Jan 28, 2019
-
Townhouse
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,210 ft²
$857/ft²
$2,750,000
Feb 28, 2020
$2,750,000
Sep 30, 2020
-
Townhouse
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
3,180 ft²
$671/ft²
$2,135,000
May 28, 2020
$2,135,000
Feb 17, 2021
-
Multifamily
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,096 ft²
$620/ft²
$1,920,000
May 19, 2016
$1,920,000
Aug 19, 2016
$294/mo
Townhouse
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,000 ft²
$519/ft²
$2,075,000
Aug 19, 2020
$2,075,000
Jul 23, 2021
-
In Contract
Townhouse
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,348 ft²
$745/ft²
$2,495,000
Jul 18, 2022
-
-
Active
Townhouse
6
Beds
5
Baths
3,229 ft²
$743/ft²
$2,398,000
Jun 15, 2022
-
-
In Contract
Townhouse
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,600 ft²
$653/ft²
$2,350,000
May 16, 2022
-
-
Active
Townhouse
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,800 ft²
$531/ft²
$2,549,000
Apr 29, 2022
-
-
In Contract
Townhouse
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,715 ft²
$592/ft²
$2,200,000
Oct 12, 2022
-
-
Past Sales
Date | Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Price | Closed | Owner | Listed By |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/19/2020
|
6 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
3530 ft²
|
$2,425,000
6 Bed
3 Bath
3530 ft²
|
$2,425,000
11/20/2020
|
-
|
Morgan Munsey
Compass
|
Building Info
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