96 Schermerhorn St. #PHI

SHOWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NOON – 1pm on SUNDAY 5/24. This sunny 1 BR used as a 2 BR, 1.5 bath penthouse duplex in a full-service building in Brooklyn Heights is open, airy, spacious, and offers custom details, lots of storage and private outdoor space. Oversized windows light up the living and bedroom floors all day long, while the soaring beamed ceilings of approx. 11 on both floors create a loft-like feel throughout the home. A wraparound terrace of approx. 132SF offers views of Brooklyns cityscape. On the living and dining floor, a custom, built-in ceiling-to-floor red oak cabinet boasts 16 storage spaces, and bookshelves line the foyer. The recently renovated powder room adds convenience. Renovated in 2014, the kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel GE appliances, including a 5-burner gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Upstairs, a custom oak-framed translucent glass door opens to the spacious master bedroom with views and upgraded, full ensuite bathroom with a new window. Custom sliding doors lead to an additional living space that can be used as a home office (currently used as a 2nd bedroom). Even more storage awaits here, with two closets, including a fully built out California Closet, and an additional 144 square foot attic storage space. Built in 1928 for St. Johns College this charming Art Deco tower has the benefit of commercial architecture with high ceilings, large windows, concrete floors, large, swift elevators, a grand lobby entrance and basement storage and bike room. 96 Schermerhorn St. is well-run with a full time staff: concierge, porter and live-in super who keep the building impeccable. Laundry is very convenient, ample and immaculate on the second floor. A common roof deck features water, sunset and NYC views. Perfectly situated, the building is adjacent to Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill as well as fine restaurants, shopping, movies, banks, Brooklyn Bridge Park and a few blocks to 10 Subway lines. 2 pets are allowed.