Check all your boxes with this mint condition, two bed, three bath duplex with private outdoor space! Conveniently located on the first floor, there is a large coat closet upon entering as well as another at the end of the hall to tuck everything neatly away. Beyond the foyer is the massive open concept living space, with plenty of room for a spacious living room and separate dining area. The smart layout includes excellent light from a wall of windows on either side, one of which includes a door leading to your own private patio beyond. The well-appointed kitchen features a suite of Fisher-Paykel appliances and an oversized island offering seating for four, generous counter space, and room for the sink, a drawer microwave and dishwasher. Caesarstone kitchen countertops and Gruppo del Tongo kitchen cabinets elevate the space and offer a place for everything. Outside, your garden oasis is nestled between lovely mature trees offering dappled shade throughout the day. Enjoy grilling out and al fresco dining or simply working from home while enjoying balmy breezes and birds singing. A full bath with a stall shower completes the floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms, and in-unit washer and dryer, and another full bathroom, this time with a deep soaking tub. The large primary bedroom features a wall of closets, room for a desk and dressers, an en suite bathroom and an oversized picture window with views of neighboring trees. The second bedroom is king sized with good closet space and another large picture window. Attractive hardwood floors are found throughout, as is ductless A/C - allowing you to be in complete control of your climate needs room by room. A lockable storage room in the basement comes with the unit and completes the picture! Prospect Park Terrace is a professionally managed, pet friendly, 27-unit building completed in 2011. Residents of 1638 8th Avenue also enjoy a lovely, shared backyard, where children play together on communal play equipment or cool off in a kiddie pool on a hot day, while adults relax in inviting Adirondack chairs, visit with neighbors and man the grill. For yet another outdoor option, there is also a spacious common roof deck, partially shaded by a massive neighboring tree, with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline! There is a company that handles general housekeeping and garbage removal, as well as a grounds team to maintain the side and back yards, including snow shoveling and leaf removal. The common charges of $764/month are extremely low, and the 25yr tax abatement in place until 06/30/2036, ensures very low taxes (currently $44/month) for a very long time! Located just one block from the park and currently zoned for PS 10.