If you've been looking for an investment property that also allows you to live in your own luxurious owner's duplex than 488 3rd Avenue is your next home. This recently renovated townhome has two 2 bedroom rental units and an owner's duplex with 3 bedrooms-2.5 baths and all have hardwood floors, lots of natural light, and an open floor plan layout for the living room-kitchen with street facing views, stainless steel appliances, modern finishes, recessed lighting, and exposed brick. The owner's duplex has a private entrance that leads to a modern parlor with a fireplace and a pass through that reveals a spacious gourmet kitchen with deep prep sink, stainless steel appliances, and marble countertops. The full sized gas range and oven even has an extendable spigot to fill pots easily. The same herringbone style wood floors run throughout the property as well as exposed brick accents. The master suite is immense with sun streaming through the windows and an over-the-top bathroom with white subway tiles, a steam shower with rainfall shower heads, and a double sink vanity with custom storage. Each unit has its own laundry hook ups and instant hot water tanks rather than a conventional water heater, new HVAC systems--plus they have smart home technology installed making heating, cooling and lights as easy as a tap of an app. The massive master bedrooms have backyard views and Queen sized second bedrooms with plenty of closet space for the modern Brooklynite. The incredible bathrooms have deep soaking tubs and sinks, spotless designer tilework, and custom cabinetry. The entire renovated townhome has a state of the art sound system wired throughout the units. The bricked backyard area features room for yoga, a grill, a table for al fresco dining, or even an urban herb garden. This 3,000 sq. ft. townhome was built in 1931 and is around the corner from the F and G 4th Ave. stop and a few blocks away from the 9th St. R stop with Fairway, Ikea, and Lowe's nearby. Award winning restaurants and shops lining Smith Street and Fifth Avenue's Restaurant Row are also nearby. With the recent condo projects across the street and around the corner, savvy buyers can get this three family property for the same price as a penthouse in one of the newer developments AND make money to pay for a mortgage making this townhome a must see for anyone looking to call a prime property in Brooklyn home!