Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner: How NYC Can Create Truly Affordable Housing

How New York City Can Create Genuinely Affordable Housing

While rents fell during the Covid pandemic, they climbed even higher two years later. While some contend what is needed to ease New York City’s affordable housing crisis is more units at any price point, others say the focus should be on creating housing affordable to those most in need, while still others say let’s build it all.

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Ditmas Park West Tudor With Cobblestone Mantels, Garage Asks $2.995 Million

While the rumors of a silent film star living in this grand Ditmas Park West dwelling are a bit of Brooklyn folklore, it has more than enough architectural charm of its own to impress. The sprawling Tudor-style dwelling at 1320 Ditmas Avenue boasts period details and some sympathetic renovations in keeping with the early 20th century era of the house. On a corner lot, it has a landscaped yard and an attached garage.

Upcoming City Tax Lien Sale Puts Brooklyn Homeowners at Risk, Advocates Say

As the city prepares to hold the controversial tax lien sale for the first time since before the pandemic hit, housing advocates are warning that the program disproportionately targets Brooklyn’s most vulnerable residents and are urging homeowners to check if their properties are on the sale list.

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Park Slope House With Woodwork, Carved Mantels, Colorful Tile Asks $3.95 Million

Part of a particularly attractive stretch of houses in Park Slope, this late 19th century row house has an abundance of original woodwork, including wainscoting, mantels, and stair. There is also room for a new owner to make some stylish updates, including removal of carpeting and wallpaper.

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Bed Stuy Brownstone With Fanciful Woodwork, Five Mantels Asks $2.19 Million

Set up as a two-family, this Bed Stuy brownstone retains some 1890s touches, has had a few upgrades, and still has room for a new owner to make some tweaks. At 480A MacDonough Street, the 18-foot-wide dwelling comes with mantels, moldings, ceiling medallions, and stained glass.

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