Ever since I moved to Bedford Stuyvesant in 1983, I’ve wondered about this little group of houses. When were they built? Who were they built for?
The Mysterious Little Houses of Herkimer Court and How They Were Saved
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Brownstone Boys Renovation: Halftime Project Update
We’re about halfway through what we hope will be a six-month renovation, and it feels great to be able to see how everything will come together.
As Bed Stuy Booms, Restoration Corp. Taps David Adjaye to Revamp Plaza to Boost Longtime Locals
The project seeks to redevelop the plaza as part of a five-year plan to “redefine Restoration’s role for the 21st century.”
Spacious, Embellished Bed Stuy Limestone With Fretwork, Barbecue, Ice Box Asks $3 Million
This over-the-top townhouse is among the finest in Stuyvesant Heights and includes four parlors, eight mantels, extensive woodwork and well-preserved service areas.
Brownstone Boys Reno: Adding a New Bathroom Where No Plumbing Has Gone Before
The plumbing will have to go through the entryway of the house and several joists, but we're determined.
In-the-Works Nine-Story Development Towering Above the Elevated Train Tracks in Bed Stuy
The building, on the Bed Stuy-Bushwick border, will eventually have 93 residential units, 19 of which will be affordable.
The Ornamental Delight of Twin Houses Stands Out on Willoughby Avenue
George Straub was a successful builder and developer by profession and in 1886 hired architect Theobald Engelhardt to design twin houses at 809 and 811 Willoughby Avenue.
Brownstone Boys: A Long, Long Time Ago in Bed Stuy, or, How We Discovered Our House’s History
This week we're taking a break from the construction fun to talk about the community and history of our neighborhood.
Pink Brownstone: How We Silenced Our Extremely Loud, Creaking Stairs
There wasn’t anything structurally wrong with our staircase, which was hard to believe. So why was it so loud?
Exquisitely Restored Bed Stuy Townhouse With Admirable Woodwork, Baths Asks $3.225 Million
A mantel with unusual carvings, decorative screen, light-colored oak woodwork, and nicely updated kitchens and baths are among this home's charms.
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