Sunset Park Finnish Co-op With Wainscoting Asks $645K

On the third floor of a walk-up building across from Sunset Park, this unit needs a bit of work, but has a fair amount of space.

Photo via Brown Harris Stevens

by Susan De Vries

This two-bedroom apartment could use a bit of TLC, but it boasts numerous period details and a location across from Sunset Park. It is on the third floor of 4404 6th Avenue and within the Sunset Park North Historic District.

The intricately patterned brick building was constructed in 1914 to designs by architectural firm Eisenla and Carlson. The partners also designed the two neighboring buildings on 44th Street, all of tapestry brick. While the building was not originally constructed as a Finnish co-op, it was converted to one after being purchased in 1922 by The Hilltop Association.

All the rooms in this unit open from a long hallway, with the two bedrooms near the entry and the living and dining room at the other end of the unit. The kitchen and the bath are in the center of the unit. Most of the listing images appear to have some virtual staging, but they show finishes are neutral throughout.

Traditionally there would be French doors between the living room and dining room, allowing a flexible use of space. While the listing mentions French doors, they aren’t shown in the photo or on the floor plan.

As shown, the living room is open to the wood-filled dining room. Frustratingly there is just a glimpse of that dining room, so not all of the details are visible, but what is on view shows wainscoting, possibly with Lincrusta panels, plate shelves, and window moldings. The room also has windows on two exposures.

In the kitchen, an update could make the most of the original cabinetry, including a china cabinet, while creating a more modern, efficient kitchen. As is it has a standalone stove on one wall and a sink cabinet on the other.

The two bedrooms are compact. Both have wood floors, while just one has a closet. One shows a view of scaffolding out the window. DOB records and LPC permits show filings related to facade work.

Like the kitchen, the full bath could use some modern updates, but it has some period charm with a claw foot tub with some vintage hardware. A bit of the original hex tile floor is visible under what may be a layer of vinyl flooring.

The building has a live-in super, shared laundry in the basement, and bike storage. Maintenance for this unit is $1,298 a month, which includes a dedicated storage space, in addition to the apartment’s five closets.

Joanna Mayfield Marks of Brown Harris Stevens has the listing, and the apartment is priced at $645,000. What do you think?

[Listing: 4404 6th Avenue #3B | Broker: Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP

kitchen with some original cabinets, a black stove
bedroom with wood floor, white walls
bedroom with white walls, wood floor
bathroom with claw foot tub
building hallway with tile floor and stained glass window
exterior of a brick four story apartment building
floorplan with bedrooms on one end and living and dining on the other