Mixed Bag on Quincy Street

Yesterday Bed-Stuy Blog put together an interesting post about the architectural diversity of Quincy Street between Bedford and Nostrand.

While most blocks in Bed-Stuy contain rows of brownstones, occasionally interrupted by new construction or vacant lots, Quincy Street between Bedford and Nostrand is different. The housing stock on this stretch of Quincy features several examples of detached and semi-detached Victorian houses that look like they migrated north from Kensington or Ditmas Park. Unfortunately, few of these homes have survived intact into the 21st century. But with a little imagination, you can look beneath the siding and additions to see what used to be.

We’d never noticed the turret lurking in the background of the photo in the lower left, providing a clue to the house’s Victorian roots. More photos on the link.
Cheek By Jowl On Quincy Street [Bed-Stuy Blog]