About This Property
Found among a row of limestone townhouses designed with full-height curved bays, opulent L-shaped stoops and Neo-Italian Renaissance style on one of the prettiest Park Slope streets steps from Prospect Park, this incredibly stately and livable 4,680 square foot entire home is available to rent for the first time. Designated in 1973 as part of the Historic Landmark District, 625 2nd Street is about quality and craftsmanship, exemplifying why Park Slope is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in New York City. This private, four-story residence consists of an Upper Triplex and a separate English basement one-bedroom apartment.The owner‘s upper triplex has a welcoming, expansive entranceway that opens to the 20 x 50 ft triple parlor featuring a gas-burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, 1910 parquet floors, warm wood details, and original decorative plaster ornamentation. The living space faces tree-lined Second Street, the dining room has a picture window view of the garden, and the large country-style kitchen with French doors lead to a wrought-iron decorative Juliet balcony overlooking the landscaped garden. The kitchen is beautiful and bright and features a six-burner Garland stove, sub-zero refrigerator, and hand-tooled butcher block island.On the second floor is a spectacularly grand master bedroom with a large walk-in closet, a second spacious bedroom, and a full bath. The top floor has three nice-sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a wonderful home office/study cheered by a generous skylight. Other architectural elements include decorative parquet banding that varies from room to room, original sconces, and a stained glass skylight over the staircase. The laundry room is discretely located off the staircase landing. There is central cooling and heating. Pets will be considered. The main entry easily accommodates baby strollers, scooters, and nearby is storage for bikes.As an additional offering with this rental, is a separate, legal, English basement, one-bedroom renovated apartment for visiting guests, an au pair, caregiver, parents, a play space, or as a self-contained home office. Prospect Park, Saturday‘s Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the main branch of the Brooklyn Library, and the Brooklyn Museum are all nearby. Trains are a short walk along the Park - head north to the Manhattan-bound express routes or walk south to the F and G trains at 9th Street. A variety of noteworthy Seventh Avenue and Fifth Ave shops, cafes and restaurants enhance this exceptional rental opportunity. Two year lease available.
625 2nd St is a townhome located in Kings County and the 11215 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District #15 attendance zone.
