WSJ: DIYers Make Manhattan Beach Home
The Wall Street Journal has profiled a couple, Abbe and Gary Lasker, who spent 30 years DIY’ing their house in Manhattan Beach. When they bought it in 1978 for $65,000, pigeons were living inside and locals said the place was haunted. The Laskers updated the plumbing, electrical and windows, and moved in the next year. Gary…
The Wall Street Journal has profiled a couple, Abbe and Gary Lasker, who spent 30 years DIY’ing their house in Manhattan Beach. When they bought it in 1978 for $65,000, pigeons were living inside and locals said the place was haunted. The Laskers updated the plumbing, electrical and windows, and moved in the next year. Gary Lasker was a teacher and antiques dealer; Abbe Lasker is an employee at an antiques gallery. Accordingly, the house is full of antiques. The cozy attic bedroom walls and ceiling are covered in a floral paper. The three-bedroom, two-bath house a short walk from the beach is now for sale for $1.7 million. The listing agent is their son, Devin Lasker, of Citi Habitats.
Do-It-Yourselfers Craft a Brooklyn Haven [WSJ]
151 Kensington Street Listing [Citi Habitats]
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