74-30 65th St, Ridgewood, NY 11385

RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 2-FAMILY ROW HOUSE First time to market in nearly 60 years! Rare opportunity to own a brick 2 Family row house with original details in Ridgewood-Glendale. Built in 1915, standing 20'x55' on 100’' lot. Original exterior details abound with amber color Kreischer brick facade, brownstone stone bands, window arches and stoop, pressed metal cornice with brackets, dentils and classical details. Interior details include original hardwood parquet floors, Lincrusta hallway wall covering, staircase newel post and balusters, wood moldings, 5 panel interior doors, Sanitas wallcovering, multiple pendant lights and original cast iron radiators. Bring your vision to restore or renovate to your liking and create an owner’s duplex with high income producing rental or make this into a single family of your dreams with Parlor level living, sleeping on the second floor and recreational space and storage in the basement. Step outside into the garden and discover a private forest-like retreat with spruce, juniper and yew trees. It’s a magical place and home to numerous birds that come to visit including Blue Jays, Cardinals and an occasional Hawk taking perch from the Spruce’s commanding view. Recent updates include gas furnace and hot water heater both replaced in 2019, vinyl double hung windows and freshly coated roof. An unfinished above grade basement with natural light and 7’7” ceilings is accessacle direct from both front and rear offers tremendous potential for an additional 1,100SF of use to give a total of 3,300SF of interior space. Located on the border of Glendale and Ridgewood and just minutes from Bushwick, BedStuy and Williamsburg. The neighborhood offers incredible value for early Pre-war rowhomes and quiet tree lined streets. Local shopping is found on Myrtle Ave and Fresh Pond Rd. Neighborhood classics include Zum Stammtisch, Joe’s Restaurant and Rudy’s Bakery plus a variety of newcomers like Nowadays, Dada, Topos Books, Norma’s and Rolo’s offer excellent options for dining and entertainment. Just 30 minutes to Manhattan by L subway (Halsey St) and M subway (Fresh Pond Rd). Citi Bike stations, express bus QM24, QM25 and QM34 and local buses Q55, B13, and B20 just one block away. Don’t let this one get away! Truly a one-of-a-kind treasure ready to compliment with your own modern touch to create your dream home with investment income. Delivered vacant. All showings by posted Open House. Co-brokers always welcome.