This $2M boho-chic Crown Heights row house would make a great apartment alternative


996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

Photo credit: Rise Media, courtesy of Compass.

This two-story row house in Crown Heights at 996 Saint Johns Place has plenty of space for family and friends without being too much house to handle. Asking $1.975 million, the barrel-fronted limestone facade looks out over a small front garden, and theres lots more room in the back for al fresco activities. Interiors have been lovingly restored without being too fancy, and lots of old details remain.

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

The two-story homeis a sizeable 20-feet-by-55-feet. The house is listed as multi-family, and one of the floor plans shows a kitchenette on the garden level, which has a separate entrance, so its possible that it could be used as an in-law suite or rental. Throughoutthe house are original moldings, Roman pillars, a pier mirror, pocket doors, a working Hearth Cabinet fireplace, original hardwood and parquet flooring. New additions include all new landmarks-approved windows and front doors, a new roof and new skylights.

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

The parlor flooris where all the action happens: Youll find a formal living room, dining room, library, kitchen and full bath.The open farm kitchen is functional, as wall as being casual and fun. Another plus: it faces the landscaped back garden.

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

Upstairs are four tranquil bedrooms bedrooms with an optional fifth. Lovely old details remain, though a new renovation makes everythingairy and comfortable.

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

Renovated baths have old details like a claw-foot tub as well as a modern walk-in shower. A laundry room makes things even more convenient.

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

The finished loft-like garden level featuresexposed brick, high ceilings and exposed beams. Thereare private entrances to the front and garden.

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

996 Saint Johns Place, crown heights, cool listings, townhouses

Lots in the Crown Heights neighborhood are an oversized 120 feet deep, making room for a20-footfront garden and a 45-foot back garden. This is the last house on the block, meaning you get the extra perk of side windows for three exposures and excellent light.

[Listing: 996 Saint Johns Place by Justin DuPree and Abby DuPree for Compass]

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