176 Mac Donough Street Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Brooklyn,NY 11216
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Townhouse
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,300 sqft
Price per Sqft $696
Subdivision Bedford-Stuyvesant
MLS Listing ID COMP-1644431495117166449
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $6,192
Property Description
Elegant, Victorian era brownstone updated for 21st century living. Welcome to 176 Macdonough St. where the fusion of modern design with original details transforms this Renaissance Revival brownstone into a true gem. Nestled in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, this area boasts the largest collection of breathtaking 19th-century townhomes, French-style flats, and Civil War-era villas in New York City. The surrounding streets, lined with exquisitely designed two- and three-story townhouses, create a picturesque, tree-lined setting that feels like stepping back in time.
Custom designed in 1905, by architect John Jose Carroll, this magnificent single-family home offers everything you've been searching for: six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and four stories of meticulously preserved history. Every detail of this residence tells a story—from the grand entry with an L-shaped stoop, Nouveau-style ironwork, and glass doors that immediately captivate you to the main living area, with its original cut glass chandelier, pier mirror, waist-high wainscoting and soaring 11-foot ceilings, showcasing the home’s timeless elegance. Six carved mahogany and oak mantels, surrounded by period tiles, add a touch of classic charm. Large bay windows on each floor bathe the interiors in natural light and offer enchanting views of the Our Lady of Victory Complex and the gardens of MacDonough Street.
The renovated kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a 48” Wolf Gas Range, with 2 ovens, 4 burners, griddle and grill, deep fryer, a Sub-Zero 48” PRO Refrigerator/Freezer, two ceramic farmhouse sinks, Vola fixtures, a spacious central butcher block island, and abundant storage. The kitchen also retains its backsplash of original subway tiles, original sideboard and wainscoting Each of the four bathrooms, designed with luxury in mind, are outfitted with premium Duravit Philipe Stark accessories and Vola fixtures. The Master bathroom is a calm oasis, with a luxurious cast iron soaking tub. The south-facing backyard is a private sanctuary, paved with bluestone and bathed in sunlight, creating a serene escape from the everyday, with WAC landscape lighting. This solar powered home has 18 rooftop panels. Additional contemporary updates include Tom Dixon light fixtures and Farrow and Ball low VOC paint throughout.
Stuyvesant Heights, developed between 1870 and 1920, is a peaceful, residential neighborhood with charming small businesses, shops, and fine dining options. Conveniently located near bus lines, A/C and LIRR train stations, and surrounded by community playgrounds and parks, this home is perfectly situated to offer both comfort and convenience.
Location
State NY
County Kings
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features,Chandelier,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Pantry,Soaking Tub,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Solar
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer
Laundry Common Area,See Remarks
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Entrance,Private Yard
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type House,Townhouse
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $516
Pets Allowed Building No,Cats OK,Dogs OK