About this property
497 Madison Street was originally constructed in 1931. This newly renovated home is the perfect combination of great location, high-end finishes, and impeccable details, an honorable salute to its past.
This townhouse is a four-story, two-family Brownstone. This home features 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, a large parlor deck, an expansive backyard garden, and a finished high-ceiling cellar.
Entering the upper triplex, 5-bed 3-full bath 2-half bath home an elegant and wide stairwell greets you into the home through a double door foyer. To the left, the living area features a decorative fireplace. Further in, the dining area is adjacent to the open-layout kitchen. To the right, you’ll find a powder room conveniently tucked away. The kitchen features an island, custom cabinetry, double sinks, and a full complement of stainless steel appliances. From the kitchen, you can step outside to the extended deck and lovely backyard.
Up the stairs, on two separate floors, you will find five bedrooms and three full baths. The very spacious primary bedroom faces the serene backyard and features three windows, a walk-in closet with built-in shelving, and a dressing area. The five-fixture primary bath is adorned with a tasteful double vanity, a glass-enclosed double shower, and a soaking tub. Down the hall, another beautiful spacious bedroom that can be used as a home office or nursery. In the hallway, you’ll find the washer and dryer closet. On the third floor, an additional en-suite bedroom with a bathroom and a walk-in closet and two smaller bedrooms facing the backyard. In the hallway, there is another full bathroom with a soaking tub.
The private cellar can be accessed under the stoop, through a separate entrance, and is finished with tile floors and another powder room. It can easily be transformed into a playroom, media den, or artist studio or added to the in-law / rental unit. The separate garden floor two-bedroom unit can serve as an income-producing property or in-law apartment.
This masterfully re-imagined townhouse is located on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant. You are moments away from great dining establishments such as Chez Oskar, Saraghina, and Peaches and three local parks that feature playgrounds, basketball, and tennis courts. Nearby public transportation includes the A/C at Utica & J train at Halsey. JFK is a short 20-minute drive.
