Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Proposed Heights Condo Stirs Debate

Estate-Condition Prospect Park South Colonial Revival Asks $1.95 Million

A buyer will need to take a leap of faith, and have a fair bit of cash, to consider this Prospect Park South dwelling. The Colonial Revival standalone is being sold as is, including all the contents, and to a cash-only buyer. Looking beyond the clutter in the handful of listing photos shows a few intriguing details that might lure an old house lover, including a mantel, stained glass windows, moldings, and wainscoting.

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Manse Near Newburgh With Architectural Pedigree, River Views Asks $2.275 Million

While 19th century home-design volumes urged the adoption of picturesque architectural styles, not every dwelling they inspired is a petite cottage. This spacious brick manse was designed by architect Frederick Clarke Withers circa 1857, and while it has had some renovations over the centuries, it still retains some of its picturesque detailing.

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Condo Design for Heights Powerhouse Turned Garage Stirs Debate at LPC

A 19th century trolley powerhouse turned parking garage in the early 20th century on State Street in Brooklyn Heights will be largely demolished to make way for new condos, but the Art Deco street-facing facade will remain, if a plan presented to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission goes ahead.

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Sunset Park Co-op With Dining Room, High Ceilings, Solar Power Asks $550K

It’s compact to be sure, but this early 20th century Finnish co-op has a flexible layout with one or two bedrooms, attractive original details, and good closet space. It’s on the second floor of 570 44th Street, a four-story, 16-unit walkup in the Sunset Park North Historic District.

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A Bath Beach Time Capsule and More to See, Starting at $1.225 Million

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Crown Heights, Bushwick, Bath Beach, and Midwood. They range in price from $1.225 million to $2.15 million.

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