Unique and rare opportunity to live in a historic parlor triplex in "The House That Helped Launch a Brownstone Revolution".This majestic landmarked five story townhouse on a quiet tree-lined park block has impressive credentials and has been featured on Brooklyn Museum official website.Lavish living awaits once one steps into this truly royal residence. This one-of-the-kind museum-quality jewel features three floors of immaculately restored space where great attention was dedicated to every intricate detail blending classic brownstone looks with clean modern finishes.Upon entrance, one will find a hallway with many original features from Minton tile mosaic floors to custom plaster moldings. Gleaming mahogany woodwork from carvings on staircase newel post, banisters, side panels and doors to fretwork screen, and preserved Lincrusta wall covering dated from 1906. Parlor floor has two entrances. Mahogany pocket doors open directly into a spectacular ballroom-size living room over 30' long - perfect for private receptions and entertaining! Living room features circa 12' ceilings, fully restored parquet floors, original bronze wall sconces, ceiling medallions with a grand chandelier in the middle, full size mirror with wood carved mantle and custom window shatters amongst other original details and woodwork finished in walnut and mahogany. Second entrance is leading into a formal dining room with soaring high ceilings, original ornamented parquet floors, ceiling medallions, decorative fireplace with Minton tile face and wood carved mantle, as well as two full size crystal mirrors, modern chandelier and built-in craftsman style china cabinets. Dining room will also have an adjacent outdoor deck (soon to be completed) with stairs leading to private back yard. Separate chef's kitchen on the same floor has a double exposure and tons of natural light from South and West facing windows. Brand new stainless steel appliances include a dishwasher as well a granite countertops and custom cabinetry. Parlor floor finishes with a modern marble tile powder room right off the dining room.Garden level has another entrance and features sleeping quarters. Magnificent main bedroom approx. 18' x 12' in size has a deco fireplace and a contemporary en-suite five piece bathroom with deep soaking tub, shower and double vanity, top-of-the line fixtures and marble tile finishes as well as a separate dressing area with a built in wardrobe unit. Second bedroom will fit a king size bed and features built-in shelving in addition to two deep full size closets. Third full size bedroom has a double exposure and a door that leads directly to a private backyard garden. This room would also make a great home office or library! Garden floor finishes with another full marble bathroom featuring a shower stall.Lower level opens to a massive fully finished recreational room that could have multiple uses including as an entertainment room or an additional bedroom. Modern hardwood floors blend perfectly with a grey accent wall, wooden ceiling beams and white arches. This level also has 3 large storage rooms, of which one can be used as a private wine cellar and other one has W/D hook-ups - perfect as laundry room. Third storage room has cedar walls and ceiling.Home has a central air and a hybrid heating system. All utilities are included, except electric. All installed light fixtures have been completely rewired. Rent listed is based on 15-17 month lease. Other lease terms are avai..