Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Homes on the Market, a Photo Tour of Troy

A Boerum Hill Row House and More to See, Starting at $995K

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Park Slope, Boerum Hill, and Midwood. They range in price from $995,000 to $7.995 million.

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A Photo Tour of Troy’s Architectural Delights

While quaint small towns in the Hudson River Valley have a wealth of old houses for architecture buffs to enjoy, it is hard to be beat Troy for the sheer quantity of architecturally wonders, from vestiges of its industrial past to intact Gilded Age mansions.

An afternoon in the municipality is not long enough to really soak up the variety and splendor. But Brownstoner columnist Suzanne Spellen, a Troy resident, recently provided a history-packed dash around town.

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Ditmas Park Colonial With Wraparound Porch, Garage Asks $2.995 Million

A wide wraparound porch certainly adds to the curb appeal of this Colonial Revival standalone in Ditmas Park — and the house also offers an abundance of bedroom space, a big yard, and a garage. Renovations in the decades since it was built in the early 20th century have left details like wood floors, wainscoting, built-ins, and stained glass intact.

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Clinton Hill HDFC Co-op With Dining Room on Top Floor Asks $489K

In one of a pair of early 20th century Beaux-Arts style walkups, this income-restricted HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-op offers high ceilings, a flexible layout, and prewar details for a below-market price.

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Bed Stuy Brownstone Duplex With Two Bathrooms, Office Asks $5K a Month

In a Bed Stuy brownstone at 385 Madison Street, this duplex boasts a backyard, office, and two bathrooms as well as high ceilings and original details. Some of the highlights of the latter: whimsical woodwork, two wood mantels with fanciful toppers, and a grandly proportioned parlor floor.

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