*There is some flexibility with the lease start date, from May 1 through June 1 due to current resident's flexible departure plans*. Renovated, and bright-for-the-garden level, loft-style brownstone 750 sqft garden apartment for annual lease from June 1 2026 with own private back yard. Rare, oversized floor-through layout is open, gets good natural light, and is on the ground floor of a 4-unit brownstone. The building is located in central Bed-Stuy, near Lewis and Tompkins Avenues. The block is pretty, tree-lined, and well-maintained, with friendly and respectful neighbors. Subway is under 10 minutes walk, bus service is plentiful, there are Citibikes at the end of the block, and there are lots of wonderful restaurants, cafes, parks, and unique stores nearby; along with plenty of other amenities, like gyms, banks, and supermarkets, on nearby Fulton Street. Herbert Von King Park is a pleasant 15 minutes walk away. By NYC standards it's quiet, and is a tried-and-tested perfect work/do everything from home location. This is a lovely section of the neighborhood with a good mix of low-key liveliness, beautiful architecture, and a community-oriented spirit.

The apartment has been fully renovated to bring maximum space and light to the unit, taking advantage of Southwestern and Northeastern exposures, with a lush garden in summer, and architecturally-spectacular street views. The design is clean and minimalist, with pocket doors throughout the interior, so you can make the space fully open, or close off areas as you like. Main lights have dimmers, and floors are pine hardwood throughout. Facilities are updated, with all water supply plumbing replaced with lead-free. Heating is from cast iron radiators and high-efficiency boilers. The building has new insulation and reduced energy consumption. There is a shared washer and a dryer in the cellar laundry. Keyless locks all round, and code-locked parcel and mail delivery. The building has been thoughtfully designed to be spacious, naturally lit, and easy to use. The property is a non-smoking building throughout.

The sitting room has an original fireplace mantle. The adjacent kitchen space is open plan in minimalist white, and has a gas stove, outside venting, fridge freezer, and lots of quartz counter space and outlets. There is a private hallway where bikes can be stored. The one bedroom is large and configured as a suite, with pocket doors both to a walk-in closet, and to a spacious and windowed en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. There is a glass door from the bedroom that opens to the garden. There are plenty of options for configuring both leisure and work spaces, and creating a multifunctional layout.

The lovely yard is 20ft by 30ft and has a mature apple tree canopy (with potentially hundreds of apples in the summer, depends on the year...), lush raised planted areas, and a cement patio, with a mixture of sunny and shaded areas. Previous tenants have planted extensive flower gardens, but at present, after the record-breaking cold winter, there is a cleared bed waiting for new ideas. The patio has lighting, an electrical outlet, and space for seating and dining furniture. It isn't necessarily a high maintenance yard, but a keen gardener is a must as it is a private space. Hardscaping and fencing design improvements are starting soon and are expected to be complete for the incoming tenant.

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I'm the building owner. I live in the building, and am doing the showings. I'm happy to answer any questions, and arrange an appointment time during flexible daylight hours. Cheers!