A Dumbo duplex with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves beckons your library
Dumbo is the most expensive neighborhood in Brooklyn, where you pay a premium over the borough’s median sales price and price per square foot. Despite that, you can still find value in the neighborhood. This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath duplex, 42 Main St., #8D, is one such option, if you can afford a serious down payment.
For starters, there's lots of space—1,725 square feet of it. The corner unit also has three exposures, so it gets plenty of light throughout the day. The living room comes with built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves (the ceiling height is 10 feet), and the open staircase, which includes storage beneath, keeps the space open and bright. For added appeal, there’s a large terrace that's more than 30 feet long just off the kitchen and dining area. The apartment is listed for $2,595,000.
The size and location of the terrace off the living space make it easy to bring the feel of the outdoors inside. It’s also nicely set up for entertaining—there’s enough space for a large grill, table seating, and a sofa and chairs.
In the kitchen, there's a porcelain farmhouse sink is below a window, and the finishes are a mix of concrete, steel, and wood for an industrial feel. The backsplash is done with white subway tiles almost to the ceiling. There’s also a wall of windows overlooking the terrace with views of downtown Brooklyn.
Upstairs, both bedrooms are en suite. The master bedroom can fit a king-size bed and a sitting area, and has two exposures plus two closets. The smaller of the two bedrooms has a windowed walk-in closet. There’s a washer/dryer located at the top of the stairs.
The master bath features a large Jacuzzi tub; the second bath, finished in white and gray-veined marble, has a shower. The powder room is located on the first floor.
The building doesn’t come with an abundance of amenities, just a part-time doorman and a full gym. Monthly common charges are $1,581; monthly taxes are $921.
The building is in the heart of Dumbo at the corner of Front Street. Steps away are Jacques Torres Chocolate, Grimaldi’s Pizza, and several other restaurants and shops. The nearest subway lines are the F at York Street and the A and C at High Street-Brooklyn Bridge.
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