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208 Vanderbilt Avenue is a distinctive single-family residence rather than a traditional apartment building, located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This 22-foot wide, 4-story modern home was specifically designed to function as both a private residence and a working artist's studio, making it a unique property in the neighborhood's residential landscape.
The home's most striking feature is its dramatic double-height great room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling glass wall that opens to a private garden, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The interior showcases thoughtful design elements including concrete kitchen surfaces, white porcelain mosaic-tiled bathrooms, and gallery-ready walls throughout. Above the great room sits a book-lined bedroom retreat, while the third floor features a dramatic mezzanine level framed with skylights that serves as a library or study space.
The property's flexible layout accommodates various live-work configurations, with the potential for multiple bedrooms, dedicated offices, and studio spaces. The fourth floor houses an office or creative space with a sky-lit bathroom, accessed via a sculptural staircase. Modern amenities include central air conditioning and radiant heated floors throughout.
Situated in Fort Greene, the residence benefits from proximity to Fort Greene Park, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), and Pratt Institute, placing it within one of Brooklyn's culturally rich neighborhoods known for its dining and shopping destinations.
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