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A unique opportunity awaits in coveted Cobble Hill. 311 Warren Street is a 25' wide, 5-story architectural masterpiece with indoor parking, an elevator, two terraces and a roofdeck with panoramic views, a light-infused residential triplex on the upper floors, and a commercial duplex on the lower two levels. Delivered vacant, the new owner of this spectacular property can take all five floors for themselves, utilizing the lower levels for additional living and/or work space, or even potentially extend the garage into the commercial space and enjoy indoor parking for multiple cars.
 
The combination of natural light, privacy, flexibility, convenience, and innovative design knows no equal anywhere in the borough. Awarded the winner of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Building Awards in 2010, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live your best life in a uniquely wide and sunny townhouse with every convenience at your doorstep. Situated at the corner of Warren and Smith streets, one block from Court Street, you will find yourself at the epicenter of a low-rise brownstone neighborhood, rich in amenities, with easy access to Manhattan, subways, public and private schools, and award-winning restaurants, markets and boutiques. The menu of conveniences includes Packer, St. Ann's, Brooklyn Friends, Fish Tales, Trader Joe's, Sahadi's, Provisions, Bien Cuit, to name just a few.
 
Built to passive house standards in 2010, and also the recipient of a 25-year tax abatement, you can look forward to lower carrying costs than the neighboring townhomes. Distinguished by a striking red brick facade, enjoy the benefits of a southeast orientation in the residential triplex, with oversized noise-dampening high efficiency windows on all four sides and spray foam insulation throughout, ensuring maximum sound and weather proofing. Additional features include radiant floor heating, multi-zone AC/heat units, a new high-efficiency condensing boiler, a whole-house water filtration system, and an air filtration system with passive fresh air ventilation ducts.
 
Enter the residential triplex through a private entrance on Warren St. and take the elevator up to a five-bedroom triplex that lives like a townhouse in the sky. Enjoy a great room that spans the entire 4th floor and includes a chef's kitchen with a walkout to a terrace. Enjoy skyline views, a suite of Thermador professional appliances, and white quartzite countertops including a large dining island. Poured concrete floors, an ethanol fireplace, a steel and wood staircase, and aged timber walls imbue the space with a warm industrial atmosphere reflective of the neighborhood's timeless historic appeal. The top floor includes 3 bedrooms, a full bath, a large walk-in closet or home office, laundry, and a walkout to a magnificent terrace with striking views of the Brooklyn skyline. Head back down to the third floor which has been envisioned as a full floor primary suite with a separate home office, but also works great as a nanny or in-law suite, and includes a kitchen and its own laundry. With a minimum of 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, your options are many. The indoor garage, conveniently accessible from the residential vestibule, offers the ability to add a lift for a 2nd car.
 
The commercial space is an incredible opportunity to enjoy working from home, with a separate entrance on Smith Street, 2 powder rooms and a mezzanine that greatly expands the space. This is the perfect location for a home business, medical office, or gallery space OR take advantage of this high visibility location on Smith Street to achieve high rents. With 835 square feet of additional FAR approved by the NYC DOB, you can even add an addition, enlarging the residential space substantially. 311 Warren represents that rare opportunity to live in a gem, with parking, and the potential for future expansion. Generate passive income while you live large, or work from home with no commute, in Brooklyn's most desirable location. ...
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