DESCRIPTION

this reimagined brownstone merges historic brooklyn architecture with next-level energy efficiency

welcome to this thoughtfully designed 6 bedroom, 3.  5-bath brownstone - with two additional flex rooms, a laundry room, and a separate garden duplex rental apartment all in the heart of bedford-stuyvesant.  

from the outside, 435 putnam avenue's neo-grecian details blend seamlessly with its victorian-era neighbors.  Inside, a 2017 gut renovation has transformed it into a paragon of luxurious and sustainable living.  

brooklyn-based architect mark dixon designed 435 putnam avenue according to passive house principles with airtight construction, extremely high-quality insulation, and a ventilation system that heats and cools the space using minimal energy.  

the result is a city sanctuary that's pin-drop quiet and always the ideal temperature.  Thanks to elements like triple-glazed windows and a state-of-the-art ventilation and filtration system, air inside 435 putnam avenue is cleaner and crisper than what's outside.  Most importantly, it's energy-efficient - translating to impressively low utility bills.  

walk through the home's parlor-floor entrance, framed by original geometric fluting, to reach the airy living room and eat-in kitchen - sun-soaked with natural light from windows bookending the space, including a dining room skylight.  Modern touches - like whimsical wallpaper by scottish design studio timorous beasties - juxtapose accents alluding to 19th-century brooklyn.  There's a wood-burning stove, crown molding crafted in nyc, a kitchen backsplash made of hand-cut dutch tiles, and solid-oak chevron flooring stretching across the room.  

custom walnut-veneer cabinets and a marble island anchor the kitchen, outfitted with miele appliances, including a 72x48in built-in refrigerator, induction cooktop, oven, and steamer oven.  

step through the kitchen door to the back deck, with ample room for seating and a grill.  A staircase descends to the garden, soundtracked by birdsong for half the year thanks to tulips, hydrangeas, rose bushes and a peach tree that bloom from spring through autumn.  

back inside, an oak staircase leads to a second-floor hallway linking the primary bedroom, a second bedroom, an office space, and a powder room.  The main bedroom features a minimalist en-suite bathroom, an elfa-designed walk-in closet and a soaking tub framed by garden-facing windows.  The street-facing bedroom features an original fireplace mantel and floral wallpaper initially designed for a viktor & rolf fashion show.  

the skylit third floor follows a similar format with two bedrooms and an additional home office area, along with a utility room equipped with an lg washer-dryer unit and sink.  

beneath the primary home, a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex garden apartment with finished lower level has a private entrance, in-unit laundry, and garden access via a blue-slate back patio.  

435 putnam avenue sits in the center of residential bedford-stuyvesant, a cultural hotbed that gave birth to legends like biggie smalls and athlete jackie robinson.  Today, putnam avenue is home to a tight-knit community of creative professionals and long-time residents - and steps from restaurants central to bed-stuy's foodie revolution.  There's james beard nominated ursula, department of culture and the much-loved japanese-mexican fusion eatery warude, just to name a few.  For home cooking, you'll find excellent grocery stores conveniently located within a few blocks.  

for a break from concrete, stroll 10 minutes to the herbert von king park - designed by frederick law olmsted - the famed landscape architect behind new york's most coveted green spaces prospect park and central park.  ​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌