488 13th St

The owner requests showings by appointment only, there will be no public open houses.

This park block complete renovation by an uncompromising architect-owner redefines the classic brownstone form. Original woodwork is repaired, restored and painted, suddenly becoming fresher, crisper and more modern. All systems, fixtures and appliances are new and top quality. Light fills every room from new windows and skylights. The four level house offers owners endless possibilities. The parlor level has a dazzling, fully-loaded dine-in kitchen with extensive custom cabinetry, open shelving, and decorative fireplace. The kitchen flows onto a 175 s/f walk-out deck overlooking the lush professionally-landscaped garden. A dramatic backlit wet-bar joins the kitchen to the large living room with bay windows and working fireplace. A stylish tiled powder room, and plenty of closet space on this level make this warm, handsome space functional and livable. The natural light filled third floor has 4 bedrooms including a large master with a chic en-suite bath; a second elegant full bath is off the hall. The garden level features a large open great room that accommodates dining, lounging and a breezy open kitchen full of premium appliances. French doors lead outside and incredible al fresco possibilities-the garden wows with patio, koi pond, four seasons of color and interest, loads of space for parties, playtime or quiet contemplation. A shaft of light even reaches the finished cellar. Here, there is another versatile open space for lounging, home office, media or art studio. A finished exposed beamed ceiling, oak flooring, a full bath, separate laundry room, and a cozy rear bedroom with its own walkout to the garden complete this stunning house. Perfectly adapted for 2020 life, this must-see property goes above and beyond.

Special Features
Concealed high-efficiency Mitsubishi split system HVAC throughout, ductwork is within custom cabinetry and new soffits.
Eight zones for room-by-room climate control.
All bathrooms have marble mosaic floors, kohler faucetry.
LED recessed lighting and LED under-cabinet lighting
Exposed brick walls
All bathrooms have exhaust air systems to exterior
Reggio scroll-style cast iron registers throughout the house
SimpliSafe alarm system
Subzero refrigerators in main kitchen and kitchenette
Viking 6-burner professional range, with Viking Professional roof exhaust system in main kitchen
Viking dishwasher
Custom built solid maple kitchen cabinetry
10' long Calacatta Gold Natural Stone island with professional pull-down faucet and oversized sink basin.
Custom maple work counters
Custom Putnam rolling ladder system in Dining area
Powder room has a limited edition Kallista toilet by Barbara Barry
Skylit Master Bathroom: wall-to-wall custom mirror, custom frameless glass shower, custom 8' vanity cabinet with Calacatta Natural Stone top. Duravit-brand Phillipe Starcke wall-mounted toilet.
Wood-burning fireplace in Living Room
Original pocketing window shutters
Bosch washer/dryer on second floor
Bertazzoni 5-burner professional range with interior filtering in kitchenette
Fisher Paykel integrated double drawer dishwasher in kitchenette
Custom metal cabinetry in kitchenette
Custom stainless steel countertops with integrated sink in kitchenette
Waterworks gooseneck faucet in kitchenette
Full laundry room with Bosch washer/dryer in cellar

Exterior Features
Original Brownstone facade and original cast & wrought iron railings
Professionally landscaped backyard and koi pond
20'6 X 100' lot
Park Slope Landmark District
Storm-water drainage system
Custom aluminum bar grate deck by McNichols-lets light through to garden level.
All new Architectural wood windows and doors with insulated glass
Exterior walkout from rear cellar level bedroom and front great room to garden.
Roof-mounted AC condensers supported on steel dunnage