From the Forum: Purchasing a House That Was Renovated Without Permits
Digging at the Department of Buildings prospective buyers uncovered that there isn't a certificate of occupancy for the house and no permits have ever been filed.
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: BAM Park Opens by Mistake, Then Closes Again
Popular this week were stories about Brooklyn parks, from the opening of Domino Park to the unexpected saga of Spike Lee and BAM Park.
Park Slope Victorian With Sauna and Three More to See This Weekend, Starting at $1.015 Million
Highlights of this week's open houses include a working wood-paneled sauna, a detached garage and a backyard studio.
Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: Two Sold
Here’s a look at four of our featured listings from six months ago, located in Brooklyn Heights, Clinton Hill, Bed Stuy and Borough Park.
Live in 1930s Grandeur in Architect Rosario Candela’s Westchester County Mansion
In the New York real estate game the code for prewar apartment luxury is often "designed by Rosario Candela."
Daily Links: Woman Injured in Subway Ceiling Collapse Considers Lawsuit Against MTA
New looks at Fort Greene’s glorious Paramount Theater, and seven missing Prospect Park birds spark wild goose chase.
Say Hello to Our Newest Brownstoner Services Members!
Whether your roof is in need of repair, you’re finally ready to remodel the bathroom, or you’re thinking about redesigning your living space, there’s a Brownstoner Services Pro who can help.
Brooklyn Heights One-Bedroom With Views of Cadman Plaza Park Asks $2,900 a Month
In the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, this one-bedroom walk-up on the top floor of a four-story brick building, which dates from circa 1861-1879.
Carroll Gardens Brownstone With Central Air, Exposed Brick, Deep Front Yard Asks $3.285 Million
Located on a quiet and tree-lined street in Carroll Gardens, this Anglo-Italianate brownstone has a quaint exterior to match the charming block.
Lottery Opens for Seven Affordable Three-Bedroom Units in East Flatbush for $1,279 a Month
The building was developed under HDC’s Extremely Low and Low-Income Affordability program and HPD’s Supportive Housing Loan Program.
The Insider: Original Woodwork, Splashes of Color Distinguish This Park Slope Victorian Revamp
Soon after buying a three-story, woodwork-laden Victorian townhouse, a couple with two young kids contracted with Brooklyn-based interior designer Linda Cava to help them pull together the parlor floor’s decor.
Daily Links: Ceiling Collapses, Injures One at Borough Hall Station in Downtown Brooklyn
Dyker Heights residents plead for a quiet Fourth of July, and New York University expands its footprint in Downtown Brooklyn.
