Property Description

Avoid Sunday's Snow - Come By on Saturday, 1/24, for an Open House from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Welcome to one of Brooklyn's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens this two-family barrel-front townhouse is generously sized, sun-filled and includes a number of recent upgrades.

Measuring 20 x 50 on a 100-foot lot, the property is currently configured as two separate floor-through apartments plus a full basement. In total, the house features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office, and a finished recreation level.

The flexible layout presents a wonderful opportunity to create a home that fits your lifestyle - Keep the current setup with rental income, create a private duplex by combining the parlor and recreation levels while renting the upper apartment, or convert the home into a single-family residence. Home has 2-meters for anyone wishing to live-in one apartment and rent out the other.

The parlor-level (1st floor) and second-floor apartments have a nearly identical layouts. Both feature newly renovated Kitchens with windows overlooking the backyard, finished with white cabinetry, stylish backsplashes, countertops, hardware, lighting, and new flooring. The Living Rooms are large with three south facing bay windows each and open to the Dining Room areas. Bedrooms are well-proportioned, quiet, and comfortable.

The Rec Room level is carpeted and ideal as a family room, media room, gym, guest suite - your choice. Mechanicals are located on the Rec Room level along with a bathroom, English basement style windows, a kitchen and exits to both the front & back yards. Backyard is private and offers a peaceful setting for relaxing, barbecuing, and entertaining friends. The furnace was replaced in 2025 - fyi.

Located on a quiet, tree-lined block, 251 Rutland Road is ideally situated near Prospect Park and all it has to offer, as well as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum. PLG has a wealth of transportation choices including multiple subway lines, bus routes, and Citi Bike stations. Finally, the neighborhood also offers a fantastic mix of local shops and dining options.

Welcome home to the best of Brooklyn!

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