250 Cumberland St Brooklyn, NY 11205

Located on a coveted tree-lined block in Fort Greene, 250 Cumberland Street is a pre-Civil War legal two-family townhouse. The property is currently configured as an upper triplex with a garden-level studio, offering a flexible and functional layout. Architectural expertise has created a residence that honors its past while providing modern living. The parlor level features refinished original wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and natural light through tall windows. The kitchen, renovated in 2014, overlooks the landscaped backyard and includes custom wood cabinetry, Paperstone countertops, a Franke sink, and premium appliances from Liebherr, Bosch, Samsung, and Blue Star. Open shelving crafted from original 1852 studs pays homage to the home's roots. The home's original "tea room" extension remains intact. Upstairs, each bedroom offers built-in closets and excellent light. The second-floor front bedroom retains a fireplace that can be reopened, and plumbing in the primary allows easy addition of an ensuite if desired. The bathrooms feature classic clawfoot tubs and windows inviting natural light. The property retains its crossetted Greek Revival upper-story window enframements with slab lintels, dentiled transom bar, and Italianate wooden cornice with paired brackets. A landmark-approved facade restoration includes a new portico and stoop with railings and balusters, lighting, copper detailing, and a bluestone patio that is heated for snow melt in winter. The landscaped back garden provides a place to relax, with storage underneath. Mechanical systems are modernized, featuring upgraded electrical and plumbing, mini-split HVAC units, dual water heaters, a recirculating hot water system, Nest thermostats, and a full security and fire monitoring setup. Located steps from Fort Greene Park and half a block from DeKalb Avenue's dining scene, the property is also walking distance to the Brooklyn Cultural District and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).