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Affordable Housing Lottery for Wait List Has Three-Bedrooms for $48K
The wait list spans studios to three-bedroom units in a coveted Brutalist-style Mitchell-Lama complex in Crown Heights.
The Big Mansion on the Corner: Crown Heights’ Schwarzmann House
Razed for an apartment building, the impressive Italianate dwelling was the longtime home of a prominent satirical magazine publisher.
The Insider: Crown Heights Brownstone Regains Historic Feel With Details, Decor
Fun wallpaper, built-ins, and moldings brought some traditional character to what had been a developer white box.
Crown Heights Townhouse With Woodwork, Crown Moldings Asks $3.5 Million
A grand late 19th century townhouse notable for its exuberant carved wood mantels has been updated with a sleek parlor floor kitchen and mini-splits.
Continuum Sells Controversial Spice Factory Site Following Fraught Rezoning
The unexpected move raises questions about whether the new owner will honor promises made during the rezoning to avoid harming the Botanic Garden.
One of the best renovation/restoration I've ever seen. Beautiful!
The Insider: Crown Heights Reno Burnishes Landmark TownhouseIt is a lovely and intriguing collection of buildings. What is the story behind its current abandonment or underuse?
Landmarked Crown Heights Church on the Market as Development SiteAs Brownstoner points out there is an inconsistency between the house description and the floor plan. According to the floor plan the grand front foyer and stairs are for the two (?) rental units while the primary unit owners are relegated to the back servants stairs. Is that what people with 4 million to spend want?
Crown Heights Limestone With Opulent Details Returns With $4.25 Million AskThis article completely leaves out the many folks in PLG that want a responsible revitalization of Empire. This area of Empire is perfect for additional housing to help affordability. This will improve safety and provide additional commercial space. The nabe does not need anymore storage centers or shopping centers with huge parking lots.
Locals Push Back on Crown Heights Spot Rezoning Over Shade, Displacement