447 Decatur St

Located on a tree-lined block, 449 Decatur is a graceful modern design brought to life with a rose-red brick and steel facade. Apartment #1a is the ground floor duplex featuring multiple outdoor spaces including a lush private backyard garden and lower patio, as well as a shared roof. This airy residence is highlighted by bleached white oak floors and oversized windows, and the open layout is perfectly suited to entertaining, with an expansive living area flowing effortlessly into a state-of-the-art kitchen. Caesarstone countertops, custom cabinets with shaker doors, and antique white penny tile backsplashes with a Bosch dishwasher & garbage disposal blend functionality and style. This sleek and homey space features high-end tech, including Fisher & Paykel stainless steel appliances, 55" Samsung Frame TV with Samsung sound bar + subwoofer, full size Washer and Dryer, Nest Thermostat, Nest Yale Smart Lock for Keyless entry, smart light switches, and optional Nest Hub Max, nest mini and Ring outdoor floodlight camera (in backyard). The lower level features a large built-in closet/entertainment center w/ Samsung Curved TV. Featuring elegant custom design elements by Alejandro Aguilar, whose work was highlighted in the NYTimes. Designer touches extend to the bathrooms, where Riobel, Grohe, and Kohler fixtures flawlessly complement patterned tiles and custom vanities from Spain. Deep-soaking bathtubs and showers by Maax create a serene and spa-like atmosphere. The backyard is a wonderful retreat, with a private garden area and a Brazilian cumaru wood deck, pergola and propane fire pit, along with a picnic table & outdoor kitchen station with a built-in ceramic Komado Joe (Green Egg-type) grill. The roof is also finished with a beautiful Ipe deck with a large picnic table and a hammock and lounges to relax and watch the sunset. Fusing big city living with neighborhood charm, 449 Decatur is surrounded by beloved local joints like Cuts and Slices, Chez Oscar, Saraghina, Therapy Wine Bar, Trad Room, Mama Fox, and Barroom at Dick and Jane's. Just a few blocks away, the A/C and J train lines provide convenient and reliable access to Manhattan and beyond. Pets allowed on approval.