8 Saint James Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Classic wide Italianate brownstone in prime Clinton Hill directly across from Pratt's main gates. Original details include cast iron railings and fence, pocket doors and shutters, plaster ceiling molding, mahogany handrails and five decorative Greek revival marble mantle fireplaces. Original floors are oak parquet with mahogany inlay; new floors are superior grade solid oak with a satin finish. Other details include the finest set of entry doors in the neighborhood, created in Spanish Cedar by a prominent local woodshop, a mahogany main staircase, brass lighting fixtures converted from gas and period picture rails along the walls. High ceilings, including 11' Parlor floor. The home is configured as a 2 family with a rent-producing 1 1/2 br ground level apartment and an owner's triplex (laundry in both units), but may be used as a 1, 2 or 3 family. A wide backyard with grass and garden is perfect for barbecues and sundowners. Owner's kitchen has granite countertops, partial island, cherry cabinets, Sub-Zero fridge, Jenn-Air range and Bosch DW. Dining is adjacent with white built-in cabinets. There is a 1/2 guest bathroom on the parlor level. Second floor has a massive bedroom with sleeping alcove and walk-in closet, master bedroom with en-suite bath with double marble sinks and (acrylic) clawfoot tub, as well as its own walk-in closet. Top floor has a rear bedroom and front bedroom/playroom and a sewing room or mini-bedroom. Linen closet and there is a full bathroom on top floor as well. The water heater and gas furnace have both been recently replaced. The home in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, and is eminently commutable, being 1 Block from the G line and the B-38 bus and few minutes to highway access (the lovely BQE) for quick getaways. It is located near Fort Greene Park, Underwood Playground and a host of exceptional restaurants along Dekalb Avenue and in the surrounding environs. It is located in District 13 (including Community Roots Charter School, PS 11 and the Brooklyn Prospect Charter School).