1. BAY RIDGE $2,100,000
7601 Narrows Avenue GMAP (left)
This single-family last sold for $999,999 in 2005, according to Property Shark. The house first hit the market in September, priced at $2,900,000, according to StreetEasy; it was asking $2.5 million by the time it was an Open House Pick in January. Entered into contract on 4/20/09; closed on 5/29/09; deed recorded on 6/4/09.

2. BOERUM HILL $1,715,000
203 Dean Street GMAP (right)
This 3,600-sf house hadn’t changed hands in 40 years, according to its listing: “This handsome and detail filled Boerum Hill brownstone is ready for your creative and sensative (sic) updating…it has all the details you want in a Landmarked townhome: dramatic parlour arch, elaborate plaster molding along with crown moldings and medallions, built-in cabinetry, 11 foot high parlour ceilings…” Entered into contract on 5/29/09; closed on 5/29/09; deed recorded on 6/3/09.

3. PARK SLOPE $1,595,000
506 10th Street GMAP
This 2,052-sf, two-family brownstone was evidently priced to sell: It hit the market in early February asking $1,595,000, according to StreetEasy, and was in contract within a couple weeks. Listing had this to say: “Exquisitely renovated, architect-designed 3 story, 1 family (legal 2 family) brownstone. This light-filled home has many restored details including plaster moldings, marble mantel, pocket doors and walnut stair rail, all of which blend seamlessly with the modern bathrooms and kitchen design.” Entered into contract on 2/13/09; closed on 5/28/09; deed recorded on 6/4/09.

4. GREENPOINT $1,320,000
21 Greenpoint Avenue GMAP
A 3,300-sf, two-family, according to PropShark. Entered into contract on 12/19/08; closed on 5/28/09; deed recorded on 6/5/09.

5. FORT GREENE $1,300,000
249 Carlton Avenue GMAP
This 3,330-square-foot brownstone was a House of the Day in February, when it was listed for $1.5 million. Listing said it needed TLC. Entered into contract on 4/10/09; closed on 5/28/09; deed recorded on 6/5/09.

7601 Narrows photo from StreetEasy; 203 Dean photo from Property Shark.