House of the Day: 230 Ovington Avenue
This unusual 40-foot-wide brownstone in Bay Ridge has a rental over a duplex, all with over-the-top original and new details. The bathrooms, for example, are lined in onyx and marble. There are three cast-iron stoves, a sauna, and original Minton style tiles on the mantels. The mechanicals were upgraded in 2009. And although it has a center…
This unusual 40-foot-wide brownstone in Bay Ridge has a rental over a duplex, all with over-the-top original and new details. The bathrooms, for example, are lined in onyx and marble. There are three cast-iron stoves, a sauna, and original Minton style tiles on the mantels.
The mechanicals were upgraded in 2009. And although it has a center hall stair, because of the width of the house, all the levels are private.
It was an Open House Pick in June, and the ask is $1,599,000. Has anyone seen it in person?
230 Ovington Avenue [Brown Harris Stevens] GMAP
grew up around the corner from this house. thats one of the nicest , sleepiest blocks in bay ridge that close to 3rd ave. dont remember the houses being that wide though
According to google street view, there is a large wheel chair ramp next door that, while doubtless useful to the residents of that building, certainly mars the continuity of these building.
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so when you going to do story on how these got built? by whom, for whom and any salacious former occupants?