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A Brooklyn Heights co-op lobby — formerly a luxurious hotel — recently got a major facelift. What did our readers think? Click through to find out.

Comment of the Day

What an improvement. I think the period specific “glam” is spot on and well done.

— Big D in Architect Transforms Brooklyn Heights Co-op Lobby From Grim to Glam

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