490A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Awaye Realty
490A Monroe Street,Brooklyn, NY 11221
$1,825,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,752 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Pending
Listed by: tricialee r riley, jeffrey jude st.arromand
Office: serhant
MLS#:RLS20051774
Source:NY_REBNY
Price summary
- Price:$1,825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$486.41
About this home
<p> <strong>BED-STUY BROWNSTONE WITH TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY DETAILS: A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <p>490A Monroe Street Bedford-Stuyvesant's newest two-family townhome listing. All showings require appointment, Open Houses -by appointment. </p> <p>Behind a gated front patio and a classic brownstone facade-punctuated by soaring windows and ornate lintels-this historic property unveils a sun-drenched 4 full story brownstone with a triplex perched above a self-contained garden apartment with serious income potential and a separate basement. </p> <p> <strong>THE OWNER'S TRIPLEX: FOUR BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, AND ROOM TO BREATHE</strong></p> <p>Gracious proportions, flood-lit interiors, and lofty ceilings define this luxurious triplex, which opens to a private backyard oasis.</p> <p>Ascend the stoop to a grand parlor level housing two generously scaled bedrooms and a home office with powder room-plus direct access to the backyard via interior stairs. Original details abound: pocket doors, intricate wall trim, hand-carved pediments crowning doors and windows, ceiling medallions, jewel-toned stained glass, and parquet floors bordered with decorative inlays. Outside, a fenced yard offers tranquility and versatility, complete with built-in cement benches, stylish pavers, and ample space for container gardens, outdoor dining, a fire pit, or a full grilling setup.</p> <p>The second floor flips convention with a formal living and dining rooms join a windowed kitchen in an atypical arrangement designed to maximize natural light for entertaining and everyday living. A pass-through breakfast bar connects the kitchen and dining room, while the expansive living area flows into a hallway with coat closet and full bath.</p> <p>The primary suite boasts a full en-suite bath, a reach-in closet, and a windowed walk-in closet large enough to moonlight as a nursery or den. Two street-facing rooms-defined by lower, slanted ceilings-make ideal candidates for a home office, library, or playroom. Down in the cellar: a side-by-side washer and dryer.Two king-size bedrooms occupy the top floor, where skylights, oversized closets, and bonus spaces add flexibility and charm. </p> <p>Recent updates include new new roof, boiler and hot water tank. </p> <p> <strong>THE GARDEN UNIT: RENTAL INCOME OR PRIVATE GUEST QUARTERS</strong></p> <p>Accessed via a separate entrance beneath the stoop, this full-floor one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area overlooks a private patio and includes a walk-in pantry and windowed full bath. The king-size bedroom features a reach-in closet and space to spare for a cozy reading nook. This unit is flooded with original details and primed for a modern update. </p> <p> <strong>THE NEIGHBORHOOD: TREE-LINED STREETS, ECLECTIC DINING, AND COMMUNITY SOUL</strong></p> <p>490A Monroe Street places you steps from an enviable roster of restaurants, bars, cafés, and grocery shops. Herbert Von King Park beckons just blocks away, with the C and J subway lines equally close for seamless city access.</p> <p>Home delivered vacant. Bring you home designer for the first Open House, this Sunday Oct 5th.</p>
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Home facts
- Year built:1905
- Listing ID #:RLS20051774
- Added:149 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 27, 2026 at 08:39 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:12
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:3,752 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1905
- Building area:3,752 sq. ft.
- Levels:1 Story
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$486.41
- Tax amount:$4,620
Features and amenities
- Appliances:WasherDryerAllowed
- Laundry features:Washer Dryer Allowed
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