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

A two-bedroom apartment on the third floor at 4404 6th Avenue is located across from Sunset Park within the Sunset Park North Historic District. The tapestry-brick building was constructed in 1914 to designs by Eisenla and Carlson and later converted to a Finnish co-op after purchase in 1922 by The Hilltop Association. The unit’s rooms open from a long hallway, with bedrooms near the entry and living and dining at the far end, while the kitchen and bath sit in the center. Neutral finishes appear throughout, and the living and dining areas connect with wainscoting, possible Lincrusta panels, plate shelves, and window moldings. The kitchen could better use original cabinetry, including a china cabinet, while improving efficiency. The compact bedrooms have wood floors, limited closet space, and one shows scaffolding outside the window, with facade-related filings in DOB and LPC records.

"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."

"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."

"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 kitch"

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