178 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Welcome to 178 81st Street – This expansive move-in ready 4Bed/3.5bath semi-detached house is located on a prime tree-lined Bay Ridge block and has four floors of finished living space, a backyard deck, pool and private parking for two cars! The parlor level features a renovated kitchen, sunroom with a wall of windows, a spacious living room with a woodburning fireplace and recessed lighting, and a formal dining room with a stained-glass window. There is also a renovated 1/2 bath on this level for convenience. The highlight of this home is the sun-drenched renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher and microwave), stone countertops, subway tile backsplash, and center island complete with barstool seating. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen showcase excellent southern exposures and lead to the backyard, which has a deck, a retractable awning, and a pool and is perfect for entertaining. A side door off the kitchen leads to the extra-wide driveway and the private garage. The second floor has a full bathroom with original stained glass and three bedrooms, including a primary bedroom that spans the width of the entire house. The second bedroom features a closet with ample storage space and the third bedroom is sunny and spacious with tree-top views and floor-to-ceiling closets. The third floor features a 4th bedroom with western exposures, another full bathroom, and expansive storage space. In the finished basement, you'll find a recreation/media room as well as an over-sized, walk-in storage room, which was excavated to maximize ceiling height. This level also houses the mechanicals and has a home office, pantry, 3/4 bath, and laundry room. Additional features include: fully detached garage with storage, two-zone heating system, built-ins, ceiling fans, Pella sliding glass doors, updated electric & plumbing, and charming original details, including hardwood parquet floors, archways, and stained-glass windows. Conveniently located near a variety of local shops, restaurants, waterfront parks, tennis courts, and Shore Road Promenade and just minutes to the subway, express bus, and commuter ferry. Currently zoned for PS 185. Come see it today and make it yours in time to host a backyard BBQ pool party this summer!