Ki chita sou youn nan blòk yo ki pi chè nan Fort Greene, 250 Cumberland Street se yon kay pre-Gè sivil ki ra, yon kay legal de-famiy ki melanje charme istorik ak konfor modèn. Kounye a, li konfigire kòm yon triplex anlè ak yon estidyo nan nivo jaden, plan an fleksib, cho, ak fonksyonèl. Konpetans konbine achitèk Ben Herzog ak Sarah Jacoby kreye yon rezidans ki onore sot pase li pandan li viv bèl pou jodi a.

Antre andedan pou dekouvri yon espas nan nivo sal ki laj, ki gen planch an bwa orijinal ki re-nan, yon chemine ki boule bwa, ak anpil limyè natirèl ki koule atravè gwo fenèt.

Kizin nan, ki te dènye renove an 2014, se yon refij ki chaje ak solèy ki gade sou jaden ki benyen nan lanati. Li gen kabinè an bwa ki fèt sou demann, kontwa Paperstone, lavabo Franke, ak aparèy prim ki gen ladan Liebherr, Bosch, Samsung, ak Blue Star. Shelves ouvè ki fèt ak bwa orijinal ki soti nan 1852 onore rasin kay la. Ekstansyon "sal te" orijinal la fèt rete entak epi li se youn nan kèk ki sove nan Fort Greene.

Ansyen, chak chanm ofri klòz konstwi-an ak bon limyè. Chanm devan nan dezyèm etaj la kenbe yon chemine ki ka reouvri, ak plonbri nan chanm prensipal la pèmèt fasil ajoute yon ensuite si ou vle. Twalèt yo gen ti ben an bwa klasik ak fenèt ki envite limyè natirèl.

Nan devan an, pwopriyete a kenbe fenèt crossetted nan stil Renesans Grèk ak kad sou ti etaj, bar transòm dentiled, ak cornice an bwa Itali avèk brakat pè. Ki konplimente detay istorik sa yo se yon restaurasyon fasad ki apwouve pa landmark ki enkli yon nouvo portico ak stoop ki gen gad ak balistrad, limyè, detay kwiv, ak yon patio bluestone ki chofe pou fonn lanèj nan sezon fredi. Jaden an dèyè ki amenaje a bay yon plas senp men sere pou detann, ak depo anba li.

Sistèm mekanik yo solid ak modènize: elektrik ak plonbri ki amelyore, inite HVAC mini-split, de chofè dlo, sistèm dlo chofe ki retounen, termostats Nest, ak yon konplè sistèm sekirite ak siveyans dife.

Ki sitiye sèlman kèk pye soti nan bèl Fort Greene Park, 250 Cumberland Street ofri yon melanj pafè de charme istorik ak amenite katye inegalabl. Pase wikenn ou nan mache agrikole vivan nan pak la ak evènman kominotè, oswa eksplore sèn gastronomik renome ki jis yon ti blòk lwen sou DeKalb Avenue. Ou tou nan distans mache ale nan Brooklyn Cultural District, ki abite Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) ak yon varyete enstitisyon teyat, dans, ak lòt kilti.

Nestled on one of Fort Greene's most coveted tree-lined blocks, 250 Cumberland Street is a rare pre-Civil War legal two-family townhouse that blends historic charm with modern comforts. Currently configured as an upper triplex with a garden-level studio, the layout is flexible, warm, and functional. The combined expertise of architects Ben Herzog and Sarah Jacoby has created a residence that honors its past yet lives beautifully for today.

Step inside to discover spacious parlor-level living, featuring refinished original wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and abundant natural light pouring through tall windows. 

The kitchen, last renovated in 2014, is a sunlit haven overlooking the landscaped backyard. It features custom wood cabinetry, Paperstone countertops, Franke sink, and premium appliances including Liebherr, Bosch, Samsung, and Blue Star. Open shelving crafted from original 1852 studs pays homage to the home's roots. The home's original "tea room" extension remains intact and is one of the few surviving in Fort Greene.

Upstairs, each bedroom offers built-in closets and excellent light. The second-floor front bedroom retains a fireplace that can be reopened, and plumbing in the primary allows easy addition of an ensuite if desired. The bathrooms feature classic clawfoot tubs and windows inviting natural light.

In the front, the property retains its crossetted Greek Revival upper-story window enframements with slab lintels, dentiled transom bar, and Italianate wooden cornice with paired brackets. Complementing these historic details is a landmark-approved facade restoration that  includes a new portico and stoop with railings and balusters, lighting, copper detailing, and a bluestone patio that is heated for snow melt in winter. The landscaped back garden provides a simple yet serene place to relax, with storage underneath. 

Mechanical systems are robust and modernized: upgraded electrical and plumbing, mini-split HVAC units, dual water heaters, recirculating hot water system, Nest thermostats, and a full security and fire monitoring setup.

Located just steps from the beautiful Fort Greene Park, 250 Cumberland Street offers the perfect blend of historic charm and unbeatable neighborhood amenities. Spend your weekends at the park's lively farmers markets and community events, or explore the renowned dining scene just half a block away on DeKalb Avenue. You're also walking distance to the Brooklyn Cultural District, home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and a variety of theater, dance, and other cultural institutions.