640 Monroe Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

Enjoy the ease of indoor–outdoor living in this well-designed garden-level apartment on a charming brownstone block in Bedford-Stuyvesant. This home offers a rare combination of private backyard access, functional layout, and classic Brooklyn character.

The apartment opens into a generously sized living room at the front of the home, with two interior rooms that flex easily as a primary bedroom and home office (or second bedroom)—perfect for remote work or guests. A separate room serves beautifully as a dining nook or private reading/library space, offering clear separation between living, sleeping, and working areas.

At the rear, the eat-in kitchen opens directly to your private backyard, ideal for outdoor meals, morning coffee, or hosting friends. The yard offers plenty of room for seating, grilling, and plants—an exceptional amenity for a garden-level apartment in Brooklyn.

The kitchen includes extensive cabinetry, a gas range, stainless steel refrigerator, and space for a table. The fully tiled bathroom features a bathtub with sliding glass enclosure and modern vanity. Hardwood floors run throughout the apartment, and natural light filters through multiple exposures.

Features:
Private backyard with patio and entertaining area

Spacious living room

Two flexible interior rooms for bedroom, office, or guest use

Separate dining/library room

Eat-in kitchen with backyard access

Hardwood floors

Excellent layout for work-from-home living

Quiet residential block

Neighborhood Highlights:
Set in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, this apartment is surrounded by neighborhood favorites including coffee shops, bakeries, bars, and restaurants along Fulton Street, Malcolm X Boulevard, and Ralph Avenue. Nearby green spaces include Herbert Von King Park, offering walking paths, events, and recreation.

Local favorites, independent shops, and community staples give this area a true neighborhood feel while remaining close to everything Brooklyn has to offer.

Transportation:
Convenient to multiple subway lines:

A / C trains at Franklin Ave or Utica Ave

J / Z trains at Gates Ave

Access to major bus lines including B25, B26, and B47

Quick connections to Downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg make commuting easy.

About This Lister

We are a couple, both artists, a designer, and filmmakers.

We are in our 30s, have a very tiny cat named Danelion, and live a fairly busy but quiet life!