Crown Heights North House Tour

The second annual Crown Heights North House Tour takes place this Saturday, October 4th, from 12-5. Sponsored by the Crown Heights North Association (CHNA), the tour begins at St. Gregory’s RC Church, on the corner of Brooklyn Ave and St Johns Place. (Closest subway, 3 train to Nostrand or Kingston) Advance sale tickets available from Barbara’s Flowers on Nostrand /Bergen, Brownstone Books, on Lewis Ave, in Bed Stuy, Prudential Douglas Elliman on 7th Ave in Park Slope, and online at www.crownheightsnorth.org for $20. Tickets are $25 at the door, on Oct. 4th.

We are sponsoring a Home Buyers and Finance Workshop from 9:30 – 10:30. A panel of experts will advise on topics from first time homebuying to predatory lending. At 11:15, we begin our kick off ceremony, and the first tourgoers are on their way at noon.

This year we are proud to show ten houses, all very different. We have beautiful restored period gems, dripping with Victorian detail. Several of our homes have completely new interiors, modern classics brought back from total decay. We have homes which complement the interests and occupations of their owners, dedicated to scholarship, history, art and music. Our three churches are masterpieces of sacred architecture, featuring soaring spaces and stunning glassworks. We are featuring our newly renovated Children’s Museum, and introducing you to our West Indian Parade Museum. Our community garden is one of the best, and this year is proud to host an art exhibit by one of our very talented local artists.

Crown Heights is a great community with a lot going on. Our beautiful blocks and exceptional architecture are here to explore, on what promises to be a fine Fall day. We hope to see you there.