Welcome to 165 14th Street, a warm and inviting Gowanus townhome that blends original 19th-century charm with thoughtful modern updates. This legal two-family property is currently being used as a single-family home, offering exceptional flexibility for living, investing, or customizing to your needs. With both southern and northern exposures, the home is filled with natural light throughout the day, highlighting the character-rich details like original pine flooring and an authentic tin ceiling in the dining room.
The first floor features a comfortable living room, a dining area adorned with the original tin ceiling, and a bright kitchen equipped with an LG gas range, a large LG refrigerator, a new ceiling fan, and a garden window that brings in an extra splash of sunlight. A full bathroom completes this level, and from here you can step directly into the expansive private garden and yard-a true oasis perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing outdoors.
Upstairs, the top floor offers two generously sized bedrooms illuminated by large windows and skylights. The layout is easily convertible to create a third bedroom if desired, making the space highly adaptable. The second-floor bathroom features a charming claw-foot tub and additional skylight, and this level can also be sectioned off should you choose to rent out the upper unit to offset your mortgage.
The property offers a gated entry area that can be used as a garden, patio, or seating area, and also includes a secondary entrance leading to the basement for added convenience and storage options. The home's infrastructure has been upgraded with updated electrical service, a new house panel with 100 amps, serviced aluminum windows standing 7 feet tall, a Honeywell home heating system, in-wall air conditioning, and a hardwired Google Nest doorbell. A major improvement was completed in August 2023 with the installation of a new three-ply SBS roof, new skylights, and a rebuilt chimney.

Located in the vibrant, eclectic, and ever-evolving neighborhood of Gowanus, the home sits among a mix of striking new developments, historic townhomes, shuffleboard courts, creative studios, and Michelin-starred dining. Gowanus has transformed many times over its centuries-long history-from a Revolutionary War site to a manufacturing hub to a modern artistic enclave-yet it has always maintained a unique identity. Today, residents enjoy a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere with friendly neighbors, an active email list, and annual summer block parties that make this street truly special. Just moments from express and local subway lines, the area's convenience is matched by its culinary and cultural offerings. Neighborhood favorites such as The Common, Reyes Tacos and Deli, Surfish Bistro, No Filter Coffee, Alma Negra, Young Ethel's, and Lou's Burgers are all within easy reach. This move-in-ready home welcomes you as-is, while still offering the opportunity to personalize and expand upon its already charming and functional layout.