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BY STEPHEN ZACKS
This stunning, exquisitely restored
townhouse in Bedford-
Stuyvesant was designed in
1891 by architects Isaac D.
Reynolds & Sons, among the
borough’s noteworthy architects
of that era.
Instead of limestone that became
popular at the turn of the
century, seen elsewhere along
the block, 607 Jefferson Ave. is
part of a row of fi ve composed
of sandstone with a brownstone
base, with rusticated arched
and rounded radiating door
and window surrounds. The
dogleg stoop features original
iron railings containing quixotic
scrolling wheels alongside
curled balusters. The doubledoor
entrance with rounded
transom is framed with classical
columns and topped by ornate
foliate detail with a palm
frond crest. That’s just a taste of
the eccentric wonders inside.
As the Compass listing
notes, the restoration takes
pains to refi nish the oak with a
lighter color, offering a contemporary
update to the craftsmanship
of another time. We agree
it works exceptionally well. The
unusual patterns on the carved
mantel in the front parlor may
be further iterations of the
palm motif; it’s topped by mirrors
and a decorative railing at
the peak. The mantel’s summer
cover has an ancient calvary
fi gure at the center.
The screen separating the
entry hall from the stair possesses
similar extraordinary
details. The admirable woodwork
continues in the parlorlevel
kitchen, outfi tted with
white shaker-style cabinets,
stainless steel appliances and
marble countertops, with antique
style sink fi ttings.
Another mantel stands out
in the open kitchen and dining
room, carved with a frieze
featuring a medieval gentleman
with a walrus mustache,
topped with a mirror, swirling
columns, and a curved cornice.
A glass doorway leads to a deck
and steps down into the garden.
Upstairs the bedrooms include
more mantels, along with
passthroughs with sinks and
built-in drawers. One of the
bathrooms has original bead
board in peak condition, an antique
clawfoot tub, an old fashioned
faucet and console sink,
and a diagonal wood fl oor. Another
has marble hex fl oor tile,
subway tile on the walls, and a
step-in shower.
Altogether there are six bedrooms
and three bathrooms;
the house is confi gured as a
garden rental with a triplex
above. It falls just outside the
historic district and is close to
the Bridge Street AME church,
one of Brooklyn’s oldest congregations,
as well as the shops and
eateries of Stuyvesant Heights.
If you missed the open house
last week, there may still be
time, as it’s newly on the market,
asking $3.225 million.
Is the price right?
Bed-Stuy townhouse
Sandstone-brownstone home asks $3.225M
The restored Bedford-Stuyvesant townhouse was designed in 1891 by architects
Isaac D. Reynolds & Sons. Compass
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