Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A History of the Bathroom, Brooklyn Homes on the Market

From Pakistan to Brooklyn: A Quick History of the Bathroom

Perhaps readers are contemplating renovations as this story from 2012 on the history of the bathroom in the American home was popular again this week.

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Roomy Prospect Heights Prewar With Dining Room, Parquet, Moldings Asks $899K

This estate-condition prewar could be a beauty with some minor updating. It’s on the third floor of a 1924 elevator building at 408 St. Johns Place in Prospect Heights, close to Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza, and shops and eateries on Washington.

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An Elegant Worker’s Row House in Williamsburg and Three More to See, Starting at $1.6 Million

Our picks for open houses to see last weekend are found in Williamsburg, Bed Stuy and Bensonhurst. They range in price from $1.6 million to $2.85 million.

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Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: Two Sold, One in Contract, One Still Available

This week, our look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens and East Flatbush. How did they fare?

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No-Fee Bed Stuy Brownstone Apartment With Farmhouse Feel, Office Asks $2,500 a Month

With rustic pine floors and white walls, this apartment on the top floor of a four-story brownstone appears serene and considered. Fitted white Roman shades, vintage-style pendant lighting and a row of coat hooks by the front door add to the vibe.

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