Home Details for 655 Decatur Street

Welcome to 655 Decatur Street, a beautifully reimagined 20-foot-wide Brooklyn brownstone situated on a quiet tree-lined block in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant. This exceptional two-family residence seamlessly blends timeless historic character with sophisticated contemporary design across approximately 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully curated living space. Configured as an owner’s duplex over a spacious two-bedroom garden residence, the home offers the perfect combination of luxurious living and income-producing potential. Enter through the original brownstone entry into a dramatic open-concept parlor level featuring soaring ceilings, oversized windows, wide-plank flooring, and an expansive layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the home is a stunning chef’s kitchen featuring premium appliances, sleek European-inspired cabinetry, quartz countertops, and an oversized island with abundant seating. The open layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, while a flexible office space and powder room complete the main level. Upstairs, the private living quarters include two generously sized secondary bedrooms, a beautifully appointed full bathroom, a dedicated laundry area, and an elegant primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, spa-inspired bath, and direct access to the rooftop terrace. The finished rooftop retreat offers an incredible extension of the home’s living space, complete with pavers and sweeping Manhattan skyline views—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying summer evenings above Brooklyn. The garden-level residence features a spacious two-bedroom layout with its own kitchen, full bathroom, and private entrance, creating excellent flexibility for rental income, guests, or extended family living. The basement level further enhances the home’s versatility and can easily function as a recreation room, home office, fitness area, media room, or additional storage space. Additional highlights include thoughtfully selected finishes throughout, a beautiful private backyard with pavers and decking, decorative fireplace details, and the preservation of the home’s original historic façade and entry door. Conveniently located near neighborhood cafés, restaurants, parks, and transportation, 655 Decatur Street presents a rare opportunity to own a turnkey Brooklyn brownstone that captures the scale, charm, and lifestyle that define townhouse living.

• Heating Information

  • Electric
  • Forced Air

• Utilities

  • Electricity Connected
  • Water Connected

• Cooling Information

  • Electric

• Water Features

  • Public

• House Interior

  • Walk-In Closet(s)

• Parking

  • On Street

• Basement

  • Finished

• Fire Place

  • Decorative