157-23 96 Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Charming legal 2 family tudor in the heart of Old Howard Beach. This property is absolutely perfect for someone that wants rental income to help subsidize their new homeownership. The first floor boasts a beautiful chef's kitchen with clean lines and high end appliances. The open concept living room/ dining room space is elegantly designed to incorporate the old-world charm of this home's original tudor fireplace and cathedral ceiling, with a modern color palette and updated mouldings. The first floor also has two bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom, as well as yard access. The rental unit upstairs has an outside separate entrance. It is a cozy space made up of an eat-in kitchen, full bathroom, and generously sized bedroom. The full-finished basement, with an outside separate entrance, boasts yet a third kitchen, third full bathroom renovated in neutral Italian tile, as well as a living area and guest room complete with walk-in closet. The backyard is an entertainer's paradise. With an oversized semi-inground pool, garage, and paved patio space for dining and relaxing, you can spend all summer long leisurely taking a dip in your pool, and host barbecues well into the fall. This home has solar panels paid in full by the seller. Enjoy the tremendous benefits of solar, without the cost. Current electric bills for the entire house run approximately $100 at peak use and half of that during winter. There is a second electric meter for the rental unit, which is not currently in use, but can easily be activated. Private wide-driveway. Very close to shopping and transportation. Low taxes. Appliances included: 3 Oven/Ranges, 3 Refrigerators, 1 Dishwasher, 1 Microwave, 1 Washer & 1 Dryer
LAYOUT:
1st FL: Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & 1 Full Bathroom
2nd FL: Eat-in Kitchen, 1 Full Bath, 1 Bedroom + OSE
Basement: Full-Finished w/Rec Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Laundry room + OSE