*SEE VIDEO TOUR* Welcome to 1642 Cornelia St, a renovated and restored Renaissance Revival style row house in beautiful Ridgewood, Queens. Built in 1910, standing 20 ft x 55 ft on a 91 ft lot, this elegant home features a buff brick facade with projecting bays, stone sills and lintels, ornate pressed metal cornice with scrolls and swags, original iron fencing and French entry doors. Configured as a Two Family with apartments on first and second floors and a full height basement with separate entrance from exterior. The apartments feel open and airy with high ceilings and generous natural light. The First Floor A flex 2-Bedroom with a formal dining room, spacious living room, generous storage and direct garden access. In the kitchen, the original cast iron porcelain farmhouse sink w/ subway tile backsplash is complemented by a Bertazonni stove that sits on the original penny tile where the coal stove once resided. A Broan hood vent and Fisher & Paykel French refrigerator complete the modern touches. High-end renovations to the Bath include marble hex tile floors with subway tile walls from Nemo Tile, walk-in shower, brushed gold Phylrich fixtures, and over-sized floating vanity with storage. Custom pendant lighting accentuates the allure of each room which includes a FLOS Skygarden Pendant Light in the Bedroom and an Oggetti Cascade Bell Pendant in the Dining Room. The Garden A porch accessed from the kitchen features a pergola with a living canopy of wisteria and grapes which provide an enchanting outdoor space perfect for alfresco dining or quiet moments. The garden with raised flower beds of organic soil has sunflowers, herbs, and a fig and cherry tree. The garden can also be accessed directly from Jefferson St which provides the potential for private parking. (Please consult your architect and attorney) The Second Floor Flex 3-Bedroom with formal dining room, living room and open kitchen. The bath features the original clawfoot tub upgraded with brushed gold fixtures, hex floor tiles with subway tile walls and a modern vanity. The Basement Partially finished with a studio, recreation room, laundry and mechanical room. Accessible from both front and rear of the home's exterior. Pre-War Details Original details include a stained glass entry foyer with hex floor tile, hallways with Lincrusta wall covering, newel post and stairs, hardwood parquet and plank flooring throughout with decorative inlay, baseboard moldings, apartment entry doors with cornflower privacy glass and glass knobs, French dining room doors, and cast iron radiators. Mechanicals, plumbing and electric have been upgraded over the past several years including an oil to gas conversion. Ridgewood, once called East Williamsburg, is known for its pre-war architectural style of row homes with tree-lined streets, neighborhood shops and a quick and easy commute to Manhattan by L / M subway. Local favorites include L'imprimerie where you can find of the city's best croissants or enjoy a craft beer at one of several local breweries (Evil Twin, Queens Brewery, Bridge and Tunnel), dine on artisanal pizza at Houdini's, or vibe away to the live beats at Nowadays. Ridgewood has something special for everyone. Tenant occupied with month-to-month lease. 1642 Cornelia St presents an excellent investment or primary use opportunity. *All showings are by appointment with 24 hrs notice including posted Open House. Proof of funds for purchase and completed Covid forms required in advance.*
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