891 Lincoln Place
Asking Price: $1,595,000
Building sqft: 3,084 // Lot sqft: 2,006
Building Dimensions: 19.67ft x 45ft
Lot Dimensions: 19.67ft x 102ft
Taxes: $377/ month // Two family
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Welcome to 891 Lincoln Place, a classic Renaissance Revival style townhouse gem, in the heart of PRIME Historic Crown Heights. Designed by famed architect Axel S. Hedman in 1905, this charming two family, combination limestone/brownstone, barrel front town home, offers all intact and preserved original details. Some of these details include inlay oak and mahogany floors throughout, 10 ft ceilings, an enormous pier mirror in the parlor, crown molding, pocket doors, a 30ft front parlor, ornate wood work and lovely stained glass transoms and door.
This stately home is currently configured an owner's duplex that incorporates the garden level and parlor floor, and a two bedroom rental unit on the top floor.
Upon entering the parlor level of this elegant home, one is greeted by a beautiful archway of intricately carved woodwork that hovers over the staircase.Through 100 year old solid oak pocket doors to the left, one is lead into the 30 ft south facing front parlor, adorned by the much sought after pier mirror and three bay windows that boast stained glass transoms.
Walk through the second set of pocket doors and you are now in the rear parlor currently used as a bedroom, also spacious, with built in storage and three, 8 ft long windows that allows for great natural lighting. Adjacent to the rear parlor is a second bedroom/home office, and a full, beautifully renovated bathroom with walk in shower just beyond.
The garden level of this gem, is a blank slate. This floor includes a separate entrance, wide open living space/den, formal dining room, HUGE eat in kitchen, laundry room, half bath and entrance to the garden. This level provides the perfect opportunity for the new owner to make this home, their own.
The charming top floor two bedroom rental boasts two skylights, continued beautiful original floors, pocket doors, an abundance of closet space, high ceilings, a separate dining room, a windowed kitchen, a spacious living room, a large master bedroom and medium sized second bedroom. This space offers excellent rental income potential!
Ideally located on Lincoln Place between New York and Brooklyn Avenues, this home is in THE heart of Crown Heights, and is steps to some of the most outstanding restaurants, cafes and bars that Brooklyn has to offer. Walking distance to Prospect Park, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, the Saturday morning Farmer's Market at Grand Army Plaza and the 2,3,4 and 5 trains at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue. Only 25 minutes to Manhattan!
