74 Sussex St

Description

Located on highly desirable Sussex Street in Historic Paulus Hook, this grand four family Greek revival residence truly has it all: location, space, elegant historic detail, & passive income all in one incredible package. The palatial brownstone features a distinguished mansard roof sitting on an extra large 23’ x 100’ lot and covers a highly unusual 5 floors of living plus a full cellar. The stunning owner’s duplex is ideally located in the first two floors of the home and features a dramatic main level entrance with soaring 12’ ceilings. The first floor of this duplex has a grand and spacious layout with a voluminous living and dining room, kitchen and powder room. Throughout this level are beautiful hardwood floors with wood inlaid, intricate moldings, marble mantle fireplaces, historically appropriate windows, central AC & more. The huge chef’s kitchen is an entertainer’s delight with custom wood cabinetry, high end appliances, two separate sinks, and a large kitchen island; this leads to a private backyard for indoor/outdoor living. Heading upstairs you have 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms (one of them ensuite) and a large den. The primary bedroom features a wall of closets with ensuite bathroom and your own private terrace. Units 2 & 3 are each one bedroom units and occupy the top two floors of the building. Below the owner’s duplex is the 4th garden level unit, a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom garden apartment with its own private entrance. And below that is a cellar which houses most of the utilities: upgraded electrical, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems. Use it for storage or finish it off for a workshop, gym, or whatever suits your fancy! The prime location offers a multitude of transportation options: 2 PATH stations (Exchange and Grove), multiple Citibike locations, Light Rail and a ferry just outside your front door. The neighborhood features excellent public and private education options and is footsteps away from top rated PS 16. Located on highly desirable Sussex Street in Historic Paulus Hook, this grand four-family Greek Revival residence offers the rare combination of location, space, elegant historic detail, and valuable passive income—all in one remarkable package. Set on an oversized 23’ x 100’ lot, this palatial brownstone showcases a distinguished mansard roof and spans five floors of living space plus a full cellar. The impressive owner’s duplex occupies the main two levels and welcomes you with a dramatic parlor-floor entrance and soaring 12-foot ceilings. The living level offers a gracious flow with voluminous living and dining rooms, powder room, and large chef’s kitchen ideal for entertaining. Throughout this floor you’ll find beautifully inlaid hardwood floors, intricate moldings, marble mantles, historically appropriate windows, and central air conditioning. The expansive kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, high-end appliances, two sinks, and a generous island—all opening to a private backyard for easy indoor-outdoor living. The upstairs level of this duplex offers a family room, three bedrooms and two full baths, including a serene primary suite with a wall of closets, en-suite bath, and access to your own private terrace. The top two floors of the building each feature a bright one-bedroom unit, while the garden level offers a spacious two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with its own private entrance—perfect for additional rental income. Below, the full cellar houses mechanical systems including electrical, boilers, hot water heaters, and HVAC—plus ample room for storage and a future use for a gym or workshop. The prime location offers a multitude of transportation options: 2 PATH stations (Exchange and Grove), multiple Citibike locations, Light Rail and a ferry just outside your front door. The neighborhood features excellent public and private education options and is footsteps away from top rated PS 16.