Park Slope HDFC Edwardian Flat With High Ceilings, Three Bedrooms, Storage 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 the sunken…
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Design Tweaks, Art Warm Up a Williamsburg Townhouse
Got a project to propose for The Insiders? Contact Cara at caramia447 [at] gmail [dot] com In a sadly not atypical situation of our evolving borough, Keren Richter’s clients had bought what she called a “quintessential old brick townhouse” from a developer who had “completely gutted it, leaving no historic detail.” The space was “cold…
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 Alliance and the Historic House Trust, underwent a $2.5 million renovation project to reinvigorate the…
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…
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…
Park Slope’s New Bar Vinazo Offers Spanish Wine and Outdoor Dining
Restaurateurs Ilyssa Satter and Joe Campanale have uncorked their new Park Slope wine bar. Bar Vinazo, the new Spanish wine bar, is officially open in Park Slope, and comes as the brainchild of the couple who previously brought the tastes of Europe to Prospect Heights — feeding hungry customers at Fausto and LaLou. Located at…
HDC Preservation Conference on Public Art and Cultural Sites
The Historic District Council’s annual preservation conference returns with an examination of sites that are difficult to preserve. Via presentations and conversations, advocates and scholars will share stories of sites of cultural importance, monuments, public art, and places of commemoration. Three in-person panels aligned with the conference theme of “Looking Beyond Landmarks: Celebrating That Which…
No-Fee Bed Study Garden Duplex Asks $6,250
With a plethora of original details plus updated kitchens and baths, this well-kept duplex looks much as it did when first built. It takes up the garden and parlor floors of a circa-1900 three-story two-family sandstone house at 597 Jefferson Avenue in Bed Study. At the turn of that century, the owner’s duplex layout would…
Brooklyn Open Houses Starting at $780K
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Midwood Park, and East Flatbush. They range in price from $780,000 to $5,495 million. 560 1st StreetPrice: $5.495 millionAreas: Park SlopesBrokers: Compass (Marc Solomon, Alessandra DeLaCruz)Sunday May 7, 2 – 3:30 p.mSee it here -> 361 5th StreetPrice: $3.395 millionAreas:…
Free Webinar: Buying in a New-Construction Building
Buying or selling an apartment in a new development is far different than doing it in an existing apartment building. So it’s helpful to know what is typically on the table and what’s not in negotiations. That’s why the free webinar “Buying and Selling in a New-Construction Building” is a must-attend on May 12 at…