Catch up on your reading with a look at the most popular stories from the past week.
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Frida Kahlo at Brooklyn Museum, Gothic in Bronxville
From the Forum: Scheduling a Final Inspection on a Renovation With Code Issues
The plans were approved and construction has been completed but the homeowner has realized that an element of their alt-1 project is not up to code.
The A.J. Davis-Designed Country Retreat of a Former Pierrepont Brooklynite and Attorney General
For 100 years the Hurst Pierrepont estate was the country retreat of a family whose patriarch was a well-known jurist of the 19th century.
Get Ready for Garden Season With the 14th Annual Seed Celebration and Swap at Old Stone House
It's not too early to start working on your vegetable garden and you can start by trading seeds with other Brooklyn gardeners at an annual seed exchange.
Neighborhood Advocates Identify Potential Gowanus Landmarks Ahead of Rezoning
Before tonight's public meeting on the rezoning of Gowanus, a coalition of preservation advocates has created a website documenting the area's architectural heritage they believe is at risk.
From the Forum: Creating a Punch List Before the Walk Through
It's time for a punch list walk through and homeowners aren't sure how much they can expect to be included.
Celebrate Black Enterprise at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Celebrate Black History Month with the Brooklyn Historical Society and a special talk delving into the history, impact and future of black owned businesses in the borough.
From the Forum: When Neighbors Won’t Provide Access for Stoop Repair
A renovation is almost done but neighbors are refusing access to a courtyard so that the stoop can be repaired.
Share Your Thoughts on Affordable Housing at an East New York Forum
Community members can gather to learn more about affordable housing opportunities and share their vision for the community at a forum in East New York this week.
Look Out for This Eye-Catching Terra-Cotta Art Deco Doorway in Bed Stuy
If you just focus on the main facade of this Bed Stuy building you'll see some fine terra-cotta ornamentation but you will miss the true Art Deco beauty that is around the corner.
