Bay Ridge Townhouse at 611 76th St. Lists for $1.695M

In a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its blocks of brick, brownstone and limestone rowhouses, a 1913 barrel-fronted townhouse at 611 76th Street in Bay Ridge has come to market at $1,695,000. The listing, held by Alexandra Carter of The Corcoran Group, pairs preserved period architecture with a round of modern upgrades, according to the listing as reported by 6sqft.

For buyers weighing the cost of historic homes in New York City, the pitch is straightforward: the interior details associated with the city’s Italianate and Renaissance Revival mansions, at what the listing frames as a manageable price. The house spans three floors of living space and keeps its original proportions, with features such as zoned central air conditioning added throughout.

The entry sequence sets the tone. A pair of mahogany doors opens into a light-filled sitting room, where stained-glass windows highlight built-in bookcases anchored by a gas fireplace. The main floor also holds the living and dining rooms. Under high ceilings and a gracefully curving bowfront, the living room retains original picture moldings, inlaid floors and well-preserved woodwork. The formal dining room adds coffered ceilings and inlaid parquet floors.

The kitchen is where the renovation shows most clearly. It has been freshly redone with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium appliances and radiant-heated floors. A new full bath also serves the main level.

Outdoor space is a selling point in a borough where it often commands a premium. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead to a landscaped bluestone terrace, which in turn connects to a garden and patio. The extra-wide yard has separate access from the front or side of the property. An irrigation system is installed, and a dedicated plumbed gas barbecue is ready for outdoor dining.

Upstairs, the home has three bedrooms. The primary bedroom includes its own sitting room, which the listing says can be converted into a small additional bedroom if needed. The other two bedrooms share a renovated, skylit full bath.

The listing also stresses that the home is turn-key. The roof and plumbing systems have been updated, and the finished basement includes a half-bath and can serve as a recreation room or guest quarters. The property is also a legal two-family residence, a designation that adds flexibility for owners who might want to host extended family or consider rental income.

At $1.695 million, the asking price places the house in the upper tier of Brooklyn townhouse listings while undercutting what comparable historic homes can fetch in more fashionable parts of the borough, a gap the listing’s own language about a manageable price appears to target. The details above come from the listing as reported by 6sqft; no sale terms beyond the asking price have been disclosed.