156 Bainbridge Street ay isang kaakit-akit na kahon ng hiyas ng brownstone na matatagpuan sa isa sa mga pinakamagandang kalye sa pangunahing Stuyvesant Heights. Ang maayos na napangalagaang tatlong palapag, dalawang-pamilya na hiyas na ito ay isa sa tatlong natatanging townhome na may mga brick at terracotta na elemento sa harapan; isang malaking nakabaluktot na bintana at isang natatanging dekoratibong cornice. Sa lahat ng orihinal na gawaing bakal na nandoon pa, ang 156 Bainbridge Street ay isang kapansin-pansing halimbawa ng Queen Anne-style na townhome na itinayo noong 1889 ni Frederick Bowman Langston.

Sa palapag ng parlor, umaabot ang mga orihinal na detalye ng arkitektura na may kasamang parquetry hardwood floors, plaster crown moldings na may inset ceiling moldings at ornate ceiling medallions. Ang kahoy na pintuan at bintana ay nananatiling buo kasama ang mga orihinal na shutter na bumabalot sa pokus ng silid — ang malaking nakabaluktot na picture window na nakatingin sa magandang Bainbridge Street.

Sa ibaba sa garden floor, nananatili ang orihinal na parquetry hardwood ngunit ang antas ay higit na na-modernize na may malaking kusina para sa mga chef na may granite counter tops, makabagong mga kahoy na cabinets at appliances. Isang nakabukas na brick wood-burning fireplace ang nagtatakda ng espasyo na nagdadagdag ng init at makasaysayang alindog. Ang likod ng kusina ay humahantong sa isang malaking nakasara na sunroom na nakaharap sa timog na bumabaha sa kusina ng ilaw. Sa passive solar heating, maaari itong tag-init sa buong taon! Lumabas sa magandang likod ng hardin na may forsythia at rhododendron kasama ang iba pang mga tanim. Ang kamakailang na-renovate na buong banyo na may marble counters at subway tile ay klasikal sa townhouse.

Ang pangatlong palapag na rental apartment ay nagpapanatili ng orihinal na parquetry floors, plaster moldings, wood trim at shutters. Magaan at maliwanag, mayroong isang malaking nakabukas na brick wall na may isang dekoratibong fireplace sa living room at isang upgraded na kusina at banyo.

Ang bloke na ito ng Bainbridge Street ay ilang hakbang lamang (mas mababa sa 2 minuto) mula sa express A/C trains (Utica station) sa Stuyvesant Avenue. Humihinga ka at ngumingiti sa bawat pagkakataon na umalis ka sa subway upang maglakad sa magandang Fulton Park at Stuyvesant Ave patungo sa iyong tahanan. Tangkilikin ang mga kalapit na establisyimento sa Lewis Ave at Malcolm X Blvd tulad ng Peaches, Saraghina, Bar LunAtico, Nana Ramen, Chez Oscar, Halsey Traders, Trad Room, Milk & Pull, Leziza, Brooklyn Tea, Secret Garden at marami pang iba.

Marahil ay pinakamainam na sabihin ng simpleng orihinal na advertisement noong 1889, "Tatlong pinakamagandang 2 palapag at basement na bahay sa Brooklyn, na may natatanging brownstone fronts at sa isang kaakit-akit na kapitbahayan; hindi ka mabibigo sa kanilang saya..."

156 Bainbridge Street is a charming jewel box of a brownstone located on one of the very best blocks in prime Stuyvesant Heights. This well-maintained three-story, two-family gem is one of three unique townhomes with brick and terracotta elements on the facade; a large curved bay window and an unique decorative cornice. With all original ironwork intact, 156 Bainbridge Street is a striking example of a Queen Anne-style townhome built in 1889 by Frederick Bowman Langston.

On the parlor floor original architectural details abound featuring parquetry hardwood floors, plaster crown moldings with inset ceiling moldings and ornate ceiling medallions. Wood door and window trim remain intact along with the original shutters framing the focal point of the room — the large curved picture window looking out on to pretty Bainbridge Street.

Downstairs on the garden floor, original parquetry hardwood remains but the level has been largely modernized featuring a large chefs kitchen with granite counter tops, contemporary wood cabinets and appliances. An exposed brick wood-burning fireplace defines the space adding warmth and historic charm. The rear of the kitchen leads out to a large enclosed south-facing sunroom that bathes the kitchen in light. With passive solar heating it can be summer all year long! Step outside into the pretty rear garden with forsythia and rhododendron among other plantings. The recently renovated full bath with marble counters and subway tile is townhouse-classic.

The third floor rental apartment retains the original parquetry floors, plaster moldings, wood trim and shutters. Light and bright, there is a large exposed brick wall with a decorative fireplace in the living room and an upgraded kitchen and bath.

This block of Bainbridge Street is a stones throw (less than 2 mins) from the express A/C trains (Utica station) at Stuyvesant Avenue. You'll exhale and smile each time you leave the subway to walk through pretty Fulton Park and Stuyvesant Ave on your way home. Enjoy nearby establishments on Lewis Ave and Malcolm X Blvd such as Peaches, Saraghina, Bar LunAtico, Nana Ramen, Chez Oscar, Halsey Traders, Trad Room, Milk & Pull, Leziza, Brooklyn Tea, Secret Garden and much much more.

Perhaps best simply said by the original 1889 advertisement, "Three of the nicest 2 story and basement houses in Brooklyn, having unique brownstone fronts and in a charming neighborhood; they cannot fail to please you..."