After a fire 18 years ago, work to restore a once-grand 1860s Italianate to its early 20th century appearance appears to finally be getting under way.
Work Starts to Restore and Rent Long-Neglected Eyesore on Gates in Clinton Hill
From the Forum: What Can Neighbors Do About the Abandoned House Next Door?
They have tried filing complaints with every agency and office they can think of, but there hasn't been any action on the vacant house next door.
Head to the Country With a Fall Celebration at Wyckoff Farmhouse
Celebrate Brooklyn's agricultural past with a day of food, games and education in East Flatbush.
From the Forum: Babyproofing a Brownstone Staircase
Homeowners love the original wooden stair in their renovated brownstone but are now facing how to tackle making it safe for the baby on the way.
McMultifamily Revamp of Historic Clinton Hill Mansion Emerges
Few neighborhood residents had kind words for the design when the rendering appeared this past spring.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Federal Style in Brooklyn Heights, Prewar in Jackson Heights
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy brownstone dripping with details, a concrete manse in the Hudson Valley and a modern revamp in Park Slope.
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Matt Damon in Brooklyn, Breaking Records in Bed Stuy
Popular stories this week include a look inside the redesign of a four-story townhouse in Park Slope, the sale of the Kelley Mansion in Bed Stuy and an unusual concrete house on the market in Ossining, N.Y.
From the Forum: Battling Mosquitoes in the Backyard
After a particularly rough summer of fighting off mosquitoes a homeowner is at a loss as to how to win the battle.
A Mix of Old England and 20th Century American Style at Little Cassiobury in Bedford Hills
If you were hankering for a bit of old world charm to bring back to the U.S. in the 1920s, you might have hit up the auction for the contents of one of the great English country estates, Cassiobury.
The Atlantic Antic Returns for a 44th Year of Festivities
Billed as New York's largest street festival, the Atlantic Antic is back this month for another celebration of local food, music and merchants.
