397 5th Avenue

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.

Five bathrooms and 3,828 square feet make this 1899 building on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope a large property to plan around. Buildings from this period often appeal to buyers who value defined rooms and older construction, and how well the spaces are arranged usually counts for more than the year on the deed.

Central air, wall air conditioning units, central heating, forced-air heat, a wall furnace and natural gas heat are all listed, so there's more than one way to control the temperature. The description also points to front and back layouts in the residential space, which is the part of the plan I'd look at first when you walk it.

Hardwood floors, recessed lighting and a chandelier give the main rooms a consistent base. High ceilings tend to add volume and more ways to furnish a room, though how well a floor plan works still depends on how the rooms connect. The wet bar, built-ins and sound system are useful for anyone who plans to entertain.

Private outdoor space under 60 square feet is listed, which is enough for a few plants or a seat in the open air. A private entrance is also listed.

Washington Park is about 4 minutes away on foot, and the 4 Av-9 St station, served by the F, G and R trains, is about 5 minutes. Foodtown is about a minute away, and Mellow & Melt, a bakery, is about the same. The description says the retail space is leased for the next 10 years, which is worth confirming with your broker or an attorney.