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 to the interior. The renovation of the 20 foot wide and 35 foot deep single-family…
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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 under construction, so they’ll neglect to tell the insurance broker. But if the contractor falls…
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 development include: 1) You may not be able to walk into the apartment before you…
Brooklyn News: A South Slope Reno
Back on the Market Sans Chicken Coop, Fort Greene Brownstone Asks $5.85 Million The chickens are gone in favor of a hot tub in the rear yard, but on the interior this 1850s Fort Greene brownstone is still packed with lush plasterwork, moldings, and mantels. — A Renovated Crown Heights Row House and Three Others…
A Picturesque Catskill Italianate for $799K
Just a few blocks from Catskill’s Main Street, this mid 19th century brick Italianate offers a picturesque exterior and a spacious interior with some period details. At 166 Bridge Street, the house on the market is within the National Register-listed East Side Historic District, amid a dense concentration of late 18th and 19th century architecture….
Six-Room Edwardian Flat in East Flatbush Asks $2,850 a Month
This early 20th century floor-through on the top floor of a bow-fronted limestone appears well kept and largely intact, with attractive floors with inlaid borders, wall moldings, and built-ins. It’s located on the second floor of 242 East 32nd Street, a three-family row house in East Flatbush. The six-room apartment has high ceilings and a…
Alibaba Stock Rises On Earnings, Spinoff News. But Is BABA Stock A Buy Now? Investor’s Business Daily
Alibaba stock was poised for a higher open Thursday after the company reported earnings. BABA stock looks like it’s on sale after a recent sell-off, but is Alibaba stock a buy now? X The company reported adjusted profit of $1.56 a share, up 25% year over year, with revenue down 6% to $30.32 billion. alibaba…
Fort Greene Brownstone With Hot Tub Asks $5.85 Million
The chickens are gone in favor of a hot tub in the rear yard, but on the interior this 1850s Fort Greene brownstone is still packed with lush plasterwork, moldings, and mantels. Brownstoner featured the dwelling at 96 Fort Greene Place in 2013, 2015 and, after a major renovation, in 2021. The property sold for…
DOT Plan for Problem-Plagued McGuinness Boulevard Includes New Bike Lanes
The city’s Department of Transportation plans to slim down the dangerous McGuinness Boulevard by removing vehicle traffic lanes and installing new protected bike lanes on each side of the roadway after years of advocacy by locals. The four-lane roadway is infamously dangerous for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists alike. Calls for a redesign reaching new heights…
Clinton Hill Prewar With Sleek Kitchen, Claw-Foot Tub, Steel Moldings Asks $750K
It’s not huge, but this one-bedroom in a 1930 building in the Clinton Hill Historic District blends prewar character with touches of industrial chic. High ceilings, picture rails, and herringbone floors run throughout the unit, which has a newly updated kitchen and bathroom. It’s located on the second floor of 451 Clinton Avenue, a six-story,…