544 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property Description

544 Van Buren Street Bedford-Stuyvesant Offered at $1,899,000 A Vision in White In a Bedford-Stuyvesant market where many townhouses arrive with someone else's design choices already made, 544 Van Buren Street offers something increasingly compelling: substantial scale, an income-producing configuration, meaningful development potential, and the ability to customize a home that reflects your own vision. Positioned on the eastern edge of Bedford-Stuyvesant near the Bushwick border, this substantial brick townhouse sits on a 19' x 100' lot and offers approximately 2,850 square feet of interior space, with a distinctive sense of openness rarely found in traditional Brooklyn townhouse living. Originally built circa 1899, the home underwent a full gut renovation in 2006. Features include high ceilings, expansive rooms, north and south exposures, and a loft-inspired aesthetic that provides an ideal foundation for thoughtful customization. Configured as a legal two-family residence, the property features a spacious owner's duplex with internal access to a finished basement, plus a separate top-floor floor-through apartment. The owner's residence offers three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, while the top-floor apartment features one bedroom and one bathroom. Live comfortably while generating supplemental rental income, create space for extended living, or reimagine the interiors over time-the existing configuration provides a strong starting point for the next chapter of your life. The owner's residence spans three floors across the basement, first, and second floors, where oversized rooms, multiple alcoves, bay windows, and abundant natural light create a sense of volume and possibility. The open parlor floor serves as the centerpiece of the home, with spacious living and dining areas and an existing kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar seating. Honey-toned hardwood floors add warmth throughout, while the home's clean architectural lines provide a versatile backdrop ready to be refreshed and personalized. The bedroom configuration allows for a variety of uses beyond traditional sleeping quarters, including home offices, guest accommodations, creative studios, fitness areas, libraries, or other spaces tailored to the next owner's needs. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and north-facing bay windows, while additional bedrooms offer comfortable proportions and closet space. Throughout the residence, alcoves and open areas invite creative possibilities for built-ins, reading corners, workspaces, and other custom touches. A finished basement with washer and dryer provides valuable bonus space, while the south-facing garden extends the living experience outdoors. Whether envisioned for entertaining, gardening, dining, or simply relaxing, the garden provides a private setting to make distinctly your own. The separate top-floor floor-through apartment further enhances the home's versatility and income potential. With one bedroom, one bathroom, an open kitchen with bar counter, hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and north and south exposures, the apartment is well suited for rental income while maintaining privacy between the two residences. Adding another dimension to the offering is the property's development potential. Public records indicate a 3.0 residential FAR, with approximately 5,700 square feet of maximum buildable area compared with approximately 2,850 square feet currently built. This represents approximately 2,850 square feet of additional buildable area, allowing a buyer or developer to explore a significant expansion of the existing property. Any development or expansion is subject to applicable zoning regulations, approvals, and independent due diligence. Beyond the home, residents enjoy convenient access to the restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, parks, fitness studios, shopping, and everyday conveniences of Bedford-Stuyvesant and neighboring Bushwick. Transportation options include the J and Z trains at Kosciuszko Street, along with the B38, B46, B46-SBS, B47, B52, and Q24 bus lines. With annual property taxes of approximately $8,745, substantial townhouse proportions, an income-producing layout, private outdoor space, interiors poised for customization, and significant additional buildable area, 544 Van Buren Street presents a compelling chance to own, personalize, and potentially expand a Brooklyn townhouse with the space and character to evolve alongside its next owner.