675 Lafayette Avenue #2

South-facing, parlor-level 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom condo with private yard located directly across the street from famed Herbert Von King Park in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

This bright, mint-condition floor-through home features an open living/dining area leading to a sizable, modern kitchen. Charming accents such as exposed brick, wide-plank white oak floors, oversized windows, open custom shelving, and towering ceilings reaching over 10’ high are paired with functional conveniences such as ducted and zoned HVAC, an in-unit washer/dryer, and prewired Sonos speakers.

The roomy chef’s kitchen offers stainless steel appliances by Bosch and Fisher-Paykel, a garbage disposal, and white quartz countertops with an overhang for bar stools, along with a tasteful subway tile backsplash and floor to ceiling pine accent wall.

Both bedrooms are spacious and quiet with ample storage and peaceful, tree-top views. The primary has an ensuite bathroom with herringbone pattern floor to ceiling tile in the step-in shower, plus a floating vanity and Grohe fixtures. The secondary bathroom offers large classic gray floor and wall tile with complimentary vanity and tub.

Step into the private yard through glass doors in the rear of the home and you’ll find an inviting and serene outdoor escape with bluestone pavers, river rock surround detail, privacy fence and mature plantings.

Located next door to New York City’s only living landmark, a rare Magnolia grandiflora from circa 1885, this outstanding home enjoys the advantage of being next to this vibrant green space with a rich history. Originally known as Tompkins Park and designed by Olmsted and Vaux, the renowned architects of Central Park and Prospect Park, Von King Park stands as one of Brooklyn’s oldest parks. It boasts a Cultural Arts Center, fitness amenities, two dog parks, two playgrounds, summer movie screenings, and a baseball field. Other popular spots in the neighborhood include the Hattie Carthan Community Garden, Kosciuszko Pool, Little Roy, Ursula, Little Grenjai, Samurai Papa, and Sally’s.

Getting around Brooklyn and Manhattan is convenient with access to the G train and several bus lines nearby. This self-managed, intimate four-unit condo was converted in 2017 and offers low common charges and real estate taxes.