556 Washington Ave

About This Home

If you have been looking for a townhouse rental that knows no equal, come home to 556 Washington Avenue! Enjoy the top four floors-plus a deck AND a garden-of an elegant 5-story brownstone at the crossroads of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Prospect Heights, with the A/C trains directly across the street for added convenience. Currently configured with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 powder rooms, a large laundry room, and a magnificent light-infused art studio that makes working from home a dream no matter your profession. The dramatic parlor floor offers soaring ceilings, incredible light, a huge living room and library in front, and a chef's kitchen and formal dining off the back that flows perfectly to a large terrace with a walkdown to the beautifully landscaped and lush garden. Enjoy a brand-new split central AC system in every room, freshly painted walls, and gorgeous inlaid hardwood floors throughout. This is a rarely available substantial rental property consisting of approx. 3400 SF that is ready for you to spread out and live large in one of the most culturally vibrant neighborhoods that brownstone Brooklyn has to offer. Step outside your door and be greeted everyday by an endless choice of award-winning restaurants such as Otway, Evelina, Sisters, Sailor, Strange Delight, Miss Ada, Romans, Smor, and Emily, to name just a few. Fort Greene Park is around the corner for morning dog walks, in addition to the Atlantic Center train hub nearby, the Vanderbilt Open Streets program on the weekends, and a parking garage across the street if you want to a rent a monthly spot. In addition to all of the modern conveniences and great neighborhood amenities, this home is also rich in historical details that will lend a warmth and richness to your everyday life. A woodburning fireplace awaits in the front parlor living room, complete with a hand-carved wood mantle. Many of the bedrooms upstairs features decorative marble mantles as well. Curl up with a great book in the parlor library, perfectly appointed with built-in bookshelves. A stunning staircase brings you upstairs and is punctuated with a grand mahogany balustrade. The front parlor floor has a loft-like feel and offers more than enough space for a grand living room area in addition to the library. Enjoy everyday meals or grand entertaining in the back parlor where a chef's kitchen with an island lives adjacent to a large space just waiting for your oversized dining table. Butcher block countertops are a practical and attractive accompaniment to a large Lieberr fridge, vented Bertazzoni range, and loads of white cabinetry and pantry space. There is even a powder room on this floor perfect for guests. The spacious terrace off the kitchen is perfect for outdoor dining and offers a view of a fully realized garden dripping in greenery and trees. Head up one flight to a quiet primary suite that faces west over the garden and enjoys a walk-in closet PLUS a suite of custom closets leading to a spacious bathroom. A second bedroom on this floor, plus two additional bedrooms one flight up are all stately in size and offer great closet space. There is even a laundry room with amazing storage on the third floor. And don't miss the magic on the top floor! This unexpected floor has been transformed into an all-purpose studio space and separate office/bedroom with exposed white-washed timber beams, a wall of glass for sound proofing that also allows light to shine through, incredible ceiling height, and a powder room for convenience. Used currently as an artist's studio and a separate office, it would also make a great guest room plus a work-from-home space that you will never want to leave.  This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to rent a space that far surpasses anything else on the market in terms of space, location and historical significance. Pets allowed upon approval. $20 Application Fee. First month's rent and security due upon lease si