Building of the Day: 96 Brooklyn Avenue
The BOTD is a no-frills look at interesting structures of all types and from all neighborhoods. There will be old, new, important, forgotten, public, private, good and bad. Whatever strikes our fancy. We hope you enjoy. Address: 96 Brooklyn Ave, corner of Dean Street Name: The John and Elizabeth Truslow House Neighborhood: Crown Heights North…
The BOTD is a no-frills look at interesting structures of all types and from all neighborhoods. There will be old, new, important, forgotten, public, private, good and bad. Whatever strikes our fancy. We hope you enjoy.
Address: 96 Brooklyn Ave, corner of Dean Street
Name: The John and Elizabeth Truslow House
Neighborhood: Crown Heights North (CHN Historic District)
Year Built: 1886-87
Architectural Style: Queen Anne
Architects: Parfitt Brothers
This is one of Parfitt Bros. best private homes, and one of CHN’s best free standing mansions. Said to have 50 rooms, it was the home of one of the area’s most prominent men; politician, businessman, and philanthropist, John Truslow.
The green square oriels projecting out on the Dean St. side of the brick building are unique, and set the house apart. The granite columns at the front entrance are also a unique touch on this impressive building. The house is in need of some deep pocketed love. GMAP
[Photos by Suzanne Spellen]
propshark says owner is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development and $0 taxes.
6768 sq ft.
So far as I know, it isn’t for sale. I believe it’s a private home, but have seen absolutely no foot traffic in/out of the place. Windows on the bottom floor tend to be covered with heavy shades, and some are broken. All manner of junk lines the windowsills. A truly sad state of affairs for one of the neighborhood’s greatest treasures.
I’m in love!
It was a private home when it was first built, but how is it used now? Is it still a private residence? Is it for sale?
cheer up guys! faux patinated tin is cool too.
Probably, Minard. 🙁
Yep, I think you’re right, Minard.
Based on the photo showing peeling paint I think the donjons are more likely to be tin than copper.
Who doesn’t like verdigris? This is just beautiful, straight out of a fairy-tale story.
I’ll agree with ya there, DIBS. I love the oxidized copper.