Recently renovated in parts but needing work in others, this Crown Heights semi-detached offers some original interior details, a bit of an architectural pedigree and a project for those looking for an old house reno.
Since Cafe con Libros opened its doors in 2017, it’s become a hub for casual passersby and deliberate visitors who seek out its socially conscious literary offerings.
Billed as a three-bedroom in the listing, this large and well-appointed floor-through apartment may appear on the high side price wise, but all utilities are included in the rent -- even air conditioning.
For Doila George, a resident of 1392 Sterling Place, the final straw came in March when her window jammed, making it unable to close -- and adding yet another opening to her dilapidated apartment.
When a couple who had been living in a small modern condo carved out of an old building in Prospect Heights went shopping for a more spacious home for their family, they were open to a modern vibe and wanted rental income.
Elected officials cut the ribbon on the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Center, marking the official opening of the recreational facility in the Bedford Union Armory building in Crown Heights.
Located a short stroll from Brower Park, the single-family is bursting with woodwork, mantels and other fetching details that should look familiar to old house lovers aware of other Charles Reynolds and Axel Hedman collaborations in the neighborhood.
Another of the many houses designed by prolific Brooklyn architect Benjamin Driesler, this renovated bow-fronted single-family on Union Street still has some original details, including a striking tiled fireplace.
Money was indeed an object in this three-story row house renovation, so much so that the homeowners were happy to hear their recently hired architect was taking off unexpectedly for a year in Italy.
The festival organizers will instead host workshops to help young people “succeed in life,” along with tours visiting local cultural heritage sites, like the African burial ground at Bedford and Church avenues.
