This wood-frame Italianate home lists for sale in Bed-Stuy

Italianate-style brownstones, recognizable by their long windows, acanthus brackets, and heavy cast iron railings, could be spotted across different neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Mostly, they appear in Fulton Landing and Brooklyn Heights. However, single-family, wood-frame, Italianate houses are much harder to find. Last week, one of them appeared on the market asking $1,495,000. 

Located in the middle of Bedford Stuyvesant, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Italianate-style house is a fine piece of Brooklyn history. The stand-alone home has a pitched roof, a porch with gingerbread trim, and a cottage-style attic. The wood-frame residence was owned and meticulously cared for by the same family for over 75 years. Now, it is looking for someone who can enhance its original beauty.

The welcoming living room provides the ideal space for relaxing and entertaining your guests. The first floor of this Italianate-style home also has an elegant dining room, a breakfast nook, and an eat-in kitchen. The kitchen door will lead you to a spacious garden and a long driveway that could fit three or more cars. This home has tons of natural lights thanks to the large windows, 10-foot ceilings, and neutral colors. 

Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, a home office, and a vintage pink-tiled bathroom. This home also has four fireplaces with original details and mantels that date back to the 20th century. The third-floor attic could be used as an additional bedroom, a home gym, or a playroom. This Bed-Stuy residence offers both: the square footage of an average suburban home and the convenience of living in New York City.

This very attractive Italianate-style home is located at 170 Madison Street. The house does not have central air and needs some work. According to Curbed, the owner removed the downstairs carpeting to reveal wooden flooring, which requires sanding. The distinctive residence sits next to shops, restaurants, and A, C, S, and G lines.

Resources:

“A Italianate Wood-Frame Home in the Middle of Bed-Stuy,” by Adriane Quinlan (Curbed, 2023)

“Building of the Day: 170 Madison Street,” by Suzanne Spellen (Brownstoner, 2015)