A flat roof off the master bedroom seems like an ideal spot to create a sleeping porch and homeowners are looking for advice.
From the Forum: Beating the Heat With a Sleeping Porch
The Drool-Worthy House From ‘Stepmom’ Has Hudson River Views and Picturesque Charm
This waterfront 19th century manse has a bit of something for history lovers and movie buffs alike.
Daily Links: ICE Agents Tried to Raid an East New York Homeless Facility But Were Denied Access
In the News
- As Shootings Spike in North Brooklyn, Cops and Prosecutors Collide [NYT]
- Magician Oz Pearlman Snaps Up Carroll Gardens Penthouse [NYP]
- NYPD Set to Open Community Center in East New York [NYP]
- ICE Tried to Raid East New York Homeless Shelter Without Warrants [NYDN]
- Changes Coming for Downtown Brooklyn’s Dangerous Tillary Street [Eagle]
- Developer Plans 19-Story Building at Prospect Heights McDonald’s [Eagle]
- LIU Closes DoBro Campus Due to Unspecified Social Media Threat [BP]
- DOT Says Sunset Park’s Protected Bike Lane Will Be Done This Fall [Gothamist]
- Indie Music Distributor TuneCore Grows in Dumbo [CO]
From the Forum: Hunting Down Vintage Hardware
A reader is searching for some Eastlake style hardware and is hoping to shop local if at all possible.
A Church With Big Plans Offers a Touch of Green Instead in Ocean Hill
Originally intended to be twice the size, this charming Romanesque Revival church instead offers a garden in Ocean Hill.
Commemorate the 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn This Month
If it's August, that means it's time for the Battle of Brooklyn festivities.
From the Forum: Should Homebuyers Take a Risk and Buy a House With an Incomplete Reno?
After a long hunt some homebuyers have found a house that has the location, layout and amount of space they are looking for, but a major renovation was never completed.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Turret in Gravesend, Bow-Fronted in Bay Ridge
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a renovated wood frame in Bed Stuy, a brick row house in Bay Ridge and a compact co-op in Park Slope.
Ramble Through the Past of Coney Island and Brighton Beach With the Municipal Art Society
Spend a summer afternoon gazing upon waterfront views and hearing colorful tales of the past.
From the Forum: When the Neighbor’s Gutter Causes a Flood
During a heavy rain homeowners noticed a neighbor's gutter was blocked and are thinking that might be the reason their basement flooded for the first time.
