A lottery has opened for apartments in a 100 percent affordable building going up on the waterfront in Greenpoint. The 22-story, 375-unit development is part of Greenpoint Landing, a 22-acre 10-building high-rise complex made possible by the 2005 Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning. Still under construction and set to open in the fall, the H1H2 Apartments at 35…
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Prospect Heights Beaux-Arts Flat With Working Fireplace, Clawfoot Tub, Modern Kitchen Asks $1.775 Million
This Prospect Heights Edwardian walkup has no lack of glowing original woodwork, including two mantels with mottled tile, and a laboratory-inspired modern kitchen. Located on the top floor of 207 Park Place, the unit is also quite spacious with three large bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Part of a row of three, the circa 1901 Beaux-Arts…
Renovated PLG Limestone Asks $2.75 Million
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 mantels, a 2016 renovation by reBuild Workshop brought a renovated kitchen and central air. The…
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…
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…
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…
The Insider: Stylish ‘Upside Down’ Owner Duplex Crowns Greenpoint Townhouse Renovation
Got a project to propose for The Insiders? Contact Cara at caramia447 [at] gmail [dot] com The new owners of a stoopless, century-old three-story row house knew from the get-go that they would leave the existing ground-floor rental apartment in place and transform the building’s upper floors, configured as two floor-through rental units, into a…
Brooklyn Open Houses: A PLG Standalone With a Garage
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, and Bay Ridge. They range in price from $999,888 to $2,795 million. 39 Maple StreetPrice: $2.795 millionArea: Prospect Lefferts GardensBroker: Corcoran (James Cornell)Sunday April 30, 1 – 3 p.mSee it here -> 52 Irving PlacePrice:…
Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: One Sold
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focused on homes in Crown Heights, Prospect Park South, and Brooklyn Heights. How did they fare? In a building that was once a hotel, this one-bedroom prewar offers space, vintage charm, and a desirable Crown Heights location. Other perks include…
Brooklyn News: Affordable Housing for Seniors in Brownsville
Bed Stuy HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms, Claw-Foot Tub in Need of Reno Asks $300K This unit in an 1890s Bed Study flats building has a spacious layout and windows in every room, but a buyer will need to meet the income restrictions, be able to pay in cash, and have enough funds for a…