Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Brooklyn Gets Its Own Monopoly Board

Director Michel Gondry Puts His East Williamsburg Italianate House on the Market for $2.295 Million

After shooting portions of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” in a 19th century house on this East Williamsburg block, director Michel Gondry bought his own spot on Orient Avenue in 2008 and his wood frame offers up some of the colorful and eclectic details one might expect. At 15 Orient Avenue, the house has served as part home, part art gallery and includes a sound-proof music studio and some original details.

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Here Are the Brooklyn Streets That Will Be Closed for the Return of the NYC Marathon Sunday

Last weekend marked the triumphant return of the New York City marathon to the streets of Brooklyn and the lesser boroughs surrounding it, bringing with it thousands of elite athletes, lots of sweat and street closures.

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Sprawling Park Slope French Flat With Dining Room, Three Bedrooms Asks $1.985 Million

Outside of a Woody Allen film, few have seen a circa-1900 apartment this big. A purpose-built “French flat,” it’s one of four that debuted in a Neoclassical limestone building at the turn of the 20th century.

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Flatbush Colonial Revival-Style Row House Brimming With Vintage Charm Asks $1.195 Million

There’s no denying the curb appeal or the interior charm of this Colonial Revival-style row house in Flatbush. In addition to the plentiful original woodwork on the interior there is a renovated vintage-style kitchen with a distinct style statement. After only four days on the market, the house is already in contract.

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Mr. Monopoly Launches Brooklyn Edition of Classic Board Game at Junior’s

With plenty of cheesecake on hand and Mr. Monopoly there to lend a bit of ceremony, the Brooklyn edition of the classic game Monopoly officially debuted this week. The Brooklyn-focused edition of the early 20th century board game was unveiled at Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery, one of the borough-specific spots that feature on the board.

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