132 Kane Street
132 Kane Street Brooklyn, NY Townhouse is a full rehabilitation, landmark restoration, and building change of use from a three family house to a finely restored single family home. Located on the corner of Cheever Place and Kane Street in the heart of historic Caroll Gardens this building is positioned immediately adjacent to another three family house sharing the same tax lot. The work dividing lots and completing restoration of the interior required light and air easements according to the zoning laws of New York City. During construciton the owner deemed it more valuable to underpin the building and achieve maximum usable space. The new single family home historic storefront exterior is maintains a comfortable connection to the quiet street of the bedroom community. Natural light is prominent throughout the luxurious lofty spaces of this restored home. Double height ground floor kitchen and dining spaces display art taking advantage of the indirect natural light entering from storefront windows. The upper floors contain comfortable sleeping and lounge living spaces connecting two exterior rooftop terraces with juliet balconies and hand crafted blacked steel custom staircases. Custom hardware was designed and placed throughout the cabinetry, and transitional spaces emphasizing the industrial strength and substantial comfort afforded by the design of this home. Construction and occupancy were completed fall 2015.