396 Vanderbilt Ave

There are beautiful, grand proportions & original details in this historic 2-family brownstone. Configured as an upper triplex and a garden rental. The parlor floor has high ceilings, exposed brick, parquet floors and two marble mantles. There is a large, recently renovated kitchen in the sunny, west facing rear of the parlor floor. A large deck off of the kitchen has steps down to the rear garden. The upper two floors have 4 generously sized bedrooms and two smaller bedrooms. The master bedroom is especially spacious. It has a lovely archway element and exposed brick . There is currently one bathroom in the upper triplex, but one of the smaller side rooms has been plumbed for a bathroom, if the new owners would like to install an additional one. There are two wood burning fireplaces and a total of 7 original marble mantles in this home. There are also wonderful, original wood floors, arch-top doorways, high ceilings, and great moldings. The garden apartment awaits your touch. The basement is used for laundry, storage and mechanicals. 396 Vanderbilt is on a pretty tree-lined landmark block. It is in the heart of Fort Greene, with its many cultural amenities, parks, shops and restaurants. Fort Greene is known as a vibrant and architecturally significant neighborhood. It is also very close to Manhattan and convenient because of the 11 subways and LIRR station that stop in the area. A short distance to Barclays Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music and more.