Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Affordable Housing for Seniors in Brownsville

Bed Stuy HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms, Claw-Foot Tub in Need of Reno Asks $300K

This unit in an 1890s Bed Stuy flats building has a spacious layout and windows in every room, but a buyer will need to meet the income restrictions, be able pay in cash, and have enough funds for a thorough renovation. An eight-unit walk-up building, 388 Halsey Street has been an HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-operative since the 1990s.

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A Prospect Heights Brownstone and Three Others to See, Starting at $898K

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Greenpoint, Prospect Heights, Bed Stuy, and Dyker Heights. They range in price from $898,000 to $2.4 million.

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Affordable Apartments, Including Free Units, Available for Seniors in Brownsville Housing Lottery

A lottery has launched for 108 truly affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors in an under-construction development on the corner of Chester Street and Livonia Avenue in Brownsville.

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Brooklyn Heights Townhouse With Wood Burning Fireplaces, Wine Cellar Asks $9.75 Million

On scenic Pineapple Street, this early 19th century dwelling has impressive dimensions and, while it isn’t loaded with original interior details, renovations over the decades have given it plenty of modern amenities. The 27.25-foot-wide house, No. 10 on the block, has four floors of living space, three wood burning fireplaces, a wine cellar, and a sun room.

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Crown Heights Duplex With Pier Mirror, Three Bedrooms, in-Unit Laundry Asks $5,500 a Month

Taking up two floors of an early 20th century row house in Crown Heights, this rental has a bit of period character, a renovated kitchen, and three bedrooms. Other perks for the price include in-unit laundry and some outdoor space.

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