New Duplex Condo in Crown Heights' Oldest Residence Asks $2.3 Million

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The Elkins House Condominium in Crown Heights offers the perfect marriage of classic and modern. The 1850s home, located at 1375 Dean Street, is individually landmarked and on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, it’s the last home of its kind remaining in the neighborhood.

Step inside Unit B, however, and you’ll see up close how the venerable building been restored and updated while retaining much of the home’s distinctive character. The flight of stairs inside Unit B, for example, uses wood from the house’s original floor joists.

The scale of the living area is impressive and generous. The living and dining area has a soaring 10-foot ceiling but is configured in so that it feels cozy and intimate, thanks in part to a remote-controlled gas fireplace and Artemide and Foscarini lighting. At the same time, there are many historical touches, including exposed brick and original wood throughout.

The adjoining kitchen has all the expected amenities — crisp Italian cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances — as well as an island that seats three.

There are two bedrooms on this floor, and each has its own balcony.

The top floor has three bedrooms and is filled with light from four skylights as well as windows. The largest bedroom is the master suite, and it has its own bathroom with double sinks and radiant-heated floor.

There is also a roof deck on this floor, perfect for dining al fresco or just taking in the lovely treetop view. Altogether, the 2,033 square foot home has an additional 1,131 square feet of outdoor space.

Komaru Enterprises took pains to make the home as comfortable as it is attractive, with central HVAC, a Lutron smart home system, and an app-controlled video intercom.

There is much to love about the neighborhood, which is home to some of the finest architecture in the borough in three historic districts, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, shops and restaurants, and St. John’s Park.

Listed by Lindsay Barton Barrett and Christina Abad of Compass, the home is asking $2.3 million. Common charges are $584 and taxes are $266 a month.

[Listing: 1375 Dean Street, Unit B | Broker: Compass] GMAP