A Woodie On, And For, MacDonough
As we paused in front of 336 MacDonough to soak up the architecture and charming front yard, an older gentleman emerged from the front door. When was thehouse built? 1860s, he replied. How long have you lived here? Since the Eighties. And so it went. His wife emerged from the garden to join in. They…
As we paused in front of 336 MacDonough to soak up the architecture and charming front yard, an older gentleman emerged from the front door. When was thehouse built? 1860s, he replied. How long have you lived here? Since the Eighties. And so it went. His wife emerged from the garden to join in. They love the block and were particularly pleased when the owners of Brownstone Books around the corner purchased the old frame across the street last year (photo on the jump). Turns out our new acquaintance has been dabbling in real estate recently. He’s got a couple of brownstones for sale right now in the area — one at 603 MacDonough and one at 635 Macon. Since the firm he works for doesn’t have a website, these probably qualify as under-the-radar in our book. Interested? Give Edward a call at 718-953-3254. GMAP
Everyone is right, that really is one of the most beautiful blocks in Brooklyn. One of last week’s photos of Stuy Heights, with St. Phillips Episcopal Church rising in the background is this same block. You can see the corner of Edward’s house on the left side.
My mother and I looked at the twin of this house, attached at the left, way back in the early 80’s. It was a great house, but not what we needed at that time. I was always glad to see that both houses have always been well kept, and I also try to go down that block whenever possible.
It’s one of the prime blocks to counter people who think Bed Stuy is a filthy slum. I would be proud to live here, any day, any time.
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LOVE this block so much. It is really a treat to walk down, especially in the height of summer.
Feels like a Brownstoner drive-by video might be in order…
You posted a NY Times video interview with the owners of the place across the street where they do a walk through. That block is really grea, and Akwaaba is a fantastic place to have visitors stay when there’s no room at your own place.
True enough Macdonough is one of the best looking blocks in brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy..I went to JHS on Macdonough and even as a kid enjoyed walking up those lovely blocks.
A beauty and all of the flowers are great.
But one quibble: Nothing looks worse in front of a brownstone or other old house as plastic pots/planters. Looks like some nice stone and terra cotta pots there … Banish the plastic!
I go two blocks out of my way just to drive down this beautiful block and gawk. It really is amazing.
Don’t quote me on this, but I remember when I lived on Macdonough it was said that the Akwaaba Mansion, owned by former Essence chief editor Monique Greenwood, was one of the first houses to be built in Brooklyn.