490A Monroe St Brooklyn, NY 11221

Located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, this historic two-family brownstone features turn-of-the-century details. The property is a sun-drenched, four-story brownstone with a triplex above a self-contained garden apartment and a separate basement. The owner's triplex includes four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and access to a private backyard. Original details include pocket doors, intricate wall trim, hand-carved pediments, ceiling medallions, jewel-toned stained glass, and parquet floors with decorative inlays. The backyard has built-in cement benches and pavers. The second floor features formal living and dining rooms, a windowed kitchen with a pass-through breakfast bar, a coat closet, and a full bath. The primary suite includes a full en-suite bath, a reach-in closet, and a walk-in closet. The top floor has two king-size bedrooms with skylights, oversized closets, and bonus spaces. Recent updates include a new roof, boiler, and hot water tank. The garden unit, accessed via a separate entrance, is a full-floor one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area overlooking a private patio. It includes a walk-in pantry and windowed full bath. The king-size bedroom features a reach-in closet. The property is located steps from restaurants, bars, cafes, and grocery shops, and is near Herbert Von King Park and the C and J subway lines.