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Park Slope Art Deco Co-op With Arches, Parquet, Three Large Closets Asks $699K
A spacious one-bedroom in a full-service Art Deco co-op has nice architectural features, a good-size foyer, cute vintage bathroom and large closets. → Read More
Extravagant Park Slope Neo-Grec With Walnut Trim, Mantels, Fretwork Asks $3.85 Million
Bells and whistles in this grand brownstone include burl inlays, Minton tile, stained glass and the original passthroughs. → Read More
Corner Italianate in Clinton Hill Historic District and Three More to See, Starting at $719K
This weekend's open houses are all recently renovated, except one, which is in need of a full gut, or so says the listing. → Read More
Co-op for Rent in Clinton Hill Townhouse With Viking Stove, in-Unit Laundry Asks $3,500
The petite one-bedroom in a Montrose Morris-designed townhouse has high ceilings, windows on three sides, and a nicely renovated kitchen and bathroom. → Read More
Fiske Terrace Edwardian With Turret, Coffered Ceilings, Fireplace Asks $1.875 Million
A showpiece of early 20th century Brooklyn development, this freestanding rambler retains much of its stately glory even if it has been altered through the years. → Read More
Flex One-Bedroom in Clinton Hill Co-ops With Streamlined Kitchen, Vintage Bath Asks $635K
The World War II-era unit comes equipped with a gleaming white-and-black kitchen and a bathroom with fun vintage tile. → Read More
Instagram-Famous Heights Carriage House With Fabulous Circa 1970 Interior Asks $4.45 Million
Featuring a living room with a 22-foot-high ceiling, the carefully considered modern interior is as wonderful today as it was when new. → Read More
Open Houses With Stark Modern and Historical Contrasts to See, Starting at $1.75 Million
This week’s open house picks comprise four renovated houses, all dating from the 19th century and exhibiting a high degree of care from their occupants. → Read More
Gilded Double Parlor Turned Alcove Studio With Separate Kitchen in Park Slope Asks $2,450
It's located on the parlor floor of an 1881 Neo-Grec brownstone designed by well-known 19th century Brooklyn architect Amzi Hill. → Read More
Bay Ridge Arts and Crafts House With Garage, Inglenook, Sunroom, Porch Asks $2.587 Million
Bay Ridge shows off its gracious charms in this bungalow that looks like it could be in Carmel, Calif., or Silver Lake in Los Angeles. → Read More
Bay Ridge Bungalow With Pool and Garage, Plus Three Others to See, Starting at $1.3 Million
This weekend's open house picks are found in Boerum Hill, Bay Ridge and Midwood, including three with parking. → Read More
Boerum Hill Italianate With Gilded Parlor and Three More to See, Starting at $679K
Our picks for open houses to see this weekend are brick, brownstone, limestone and clapboard-sided numbers in Boerum Hill, Bed Stuy, Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Mill Basin → Read More
Park Slope Brownstone With Mantels, Sunroom, Stained Glass, Central Air Asks $3.9 Million
An attractive late Romanesque Revival townhouse in the Park Slope Historic District has a mixture of fine original details, modern updates and antique finishes. → Read More
Bed Stuy Queen Anne With Fancy Trim, Wood Mantels, Modest Updates Asks $2.4 Million
This brick and brownstone townhouse has undeniable curb appeal, charming original details and practical updates. → Read More
Park Slope Brownstones With All the Mod Cons Plus Two More to See, Starting at $1.2 Million
Our picks for open houses to see this weekend are well-restored homes with details and updates in Park Slope and Bay Ridge, plus a promising fixer-upper close to Prospect Park in Crown Heights. → Read More
Cobble Hill Studio With Fireplace, Separate Kitchen, Roomy Closet Asks $1,930 a Month
Compact as it is, this studio in the Cobble Hill Historic District squeezes in some nice features, such as a decorative brick fireplace and windows on two sides. → Read More
Bed Stuy Brownstone With Well-Preserved Woodwork, Updated Wet Rooms Asks $2.199 Million
The three-family appears to be in good condition, with recently updated kitchens and baths in the rentals and a newly restored brownstone exterior. → Read More
Compact Park Slope Co-op With Radiant-Heat Floors, Recently Renovated Kitchen Wants $595K
A one-bedroom co-op in a circa 1908 limestone apartment building comes with some attractive original features such as dark stained wood floors. → Read More
Crown Heights Standalone With Gingerbread, Wraparound Porch, Garage Asks $2.5 Million
The Neo-Grec Italianate house has big rooms on either side of a spacious entry hall and light from windows on all sides. → Read More
Charming Sunset Park Co-op With Woodwork, Built-Ins, Flex Dining Room Asks $599K
An attractive apartment in a 1912 Finnish cooperative a block away from Sunset Park nicely balances preserved woodwork with modern improvements. → Read More