Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Spectacular Mansions and Prewar Charm

The Amazing Mansions of Brooklyn’s Clinton Avenue: A Tour of American Architectural Styles (Photos)
Almost every city and town built in the 19th century has its “Gold Coast” — that street or enclave where the wealthiest people in town built their magnificent homes. Clinton Avenue was the crown jewel of Clinton Hill in Brooklyn. What remains today is an architectural timeline of great Brooklyn architecture in a great neighborhood. We encourage you to stroll down Clinton Avenue yourself — there’s so much to see.

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Stunning 10-Bedroom Victorian in Prospect Park South Asking $2.35 Million
Here’s a rare opportunity for someone not afraid to roll up their sleeves. On Marlborough Road in Prospect Park South, it’s a striking 10-bedroom stand-alone house with a wraparound porch that offers some 6,000 square feet of faded glory, in need of restoration and updating.

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The Insider: Young Family Heightens Prewar Charm in Brooklyn Heights Apartment Gut
The classic 1,400-square-foot apartment at the top of a 1920s building on leafy Pierrepont Street had never been renovated in its long life. The thick plaster walls had panel molding typical of its day, and the floors were herringbone parquet. It had four exposures and, consequently, plenty of light. Sounds good on paper? Perhaps, but those walls defined rooms too small for today’s tastes and for the needs of the new homeowners’ growing family, leading to a total gut renovation of the space.

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Need Three Bedrooms? Here Are 5 Move-In-Ready Options Starting at $649,000
A three-bedroom apartment may be just what is needed for large families, parents buying for children and their roommates, and those searching for an extra office or an investment property, or just more space. You’ll find three-bedroom apartments throughout Brooklyn, and at a range of prices. We’ve rounded up five, all generously sized and in move-in condition.

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A Celebration of the New York City Brownstone 1840-1920 (Photos)
Brownstones had their heyday in the mid-19th century and are once again experiencing a revival. Now highly desirable, they are an iconic part of New York City, especially brownstone Brooklyn. Learn about their history and see some of Brooklyn’s finest.

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