In the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, this early 20th century row house was designed by prolific architect Benjamin Driesler and recently updated by a Brooklyn design-build firm. While the original architect gave the interior its moldings, wood floors, and
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Selling a home can be a daunting task, but with the right preparation it can be a relatively easy process. The first step is to research your local market and find out here
Employees at Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Unionize
Employees at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Park Slope are looking to unionize, making them the second New York City branch of the book emporium to organize, they announced Thursday.
Roughly 30 workers at the 7th Avenue store near
Design Tweaks, Art Warm Up a Williamsburg Townhouse
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In a sadly not atypical situation of our evolving borough, Keren Richter’s clients had bought what she called a “quintessential old brick townhouse”
Historic Lefferts House Officially Reopens to the Public
The beloved Lefferts Historic House reopened in Prospect Park, as city green space stewards held a ribbon cutting over the weekend for the restored 18th century farmhouse museum.
The reopening came after the museum, jointly operated by the Prospect Park
Brooklyn News: Renovated Batcave Debuts as Powerhouse Arts
The Insider: Gut Reno Slims Energy Use in South Slope Fixer-Upper
The new owner of a vintage wood-frame row house in dire shape hired architect Themis Haralabides of Park Slope-based reBuild Workshop, who shares his interest in serious sustainability and
Park Slope HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms Asks $500K
Up a short flight of steps on the elevated first floor of a Park Slope HDFC co-op, this modernized Edwardian flat has high ceilings, three bedrooms, and a winding floor plan. Located at 471 17th Street, about a block from
Sunset Park Two Bedroom With Mantels Wants $2,800 a Month
The historic charm of this Sunset Park two-bedroom could not have been better preserved, from the tin ceilings to the Colonial Revival fireplaces to the pocket doors. Located on the top floor of a three-story circa-1900 two-family bow-fronted brownstone at
Fort Greene Greek Revival With Porch, Solar, Central Air Asks $5.875 Million
One of a row of charming wood frame houses in the Fort Greene Historic District with distinctive parlor floor porches, this 1850s Greek Revival got a substantial reno that included restoring the exterior and adding modern amenities like central air
Why Building Owners Need a Builder’s Risk Policy
When brownstone and townhouses decide to do renovations on their property owners, they should be aware of a few things:
You might not have the right coverage
Owners will often think their existing insurance policy covers their building while it’s
Buying a Condo in a New Development? Watch This Free Webinar
Thinking of buying an apartment in a new development? It’s quite different than buying a resale. Watch this free Brownstoner webinar “Buying and Selling in a New-Construction Building” for what you need to know.
The differences when buying a new