Brooklyn News: Bed Stuy Superblock can be transformed

A major transformation is in the works for a low-income apartment complex notable for the three-storey buildings with striking Dutch stepped gables that occupy a superblock on the southeastern edge of Bed Stuy. Developers have applied to rezone the property, known as Fulton Park, to make way for a mega-project with up to a dozen 17-story buildings and more than 2,000 market-rate and affordable apartments.

Potentially, about half of the homes could be affordable, and current residents could move into comparable but new apartments at the same rent.

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The Insider: Greenpoint Townhouse evolves with the growing family

The design ethos of this newly renovated three-storey townhouse – minimalist yet warm, with a hint of the future – came from more than one source. Architect Fabian Lorenztrained in Europe and a former senior architect at Bjarke Ingels Group, a Danish firm, leans toward what he called “a minimalist Scandinavian palette.”

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Enclosed veranda adds space to Windsor Terrace Row House, asking $2.6 million

This Windsor Terrace townhome is within walking distance of Prospect Park. The four-bedroom single-family home at 209 Windsor Place also features an early 20th century style, with wooden floors, picture rails and stained glass. It offers the opportunity for a new owner to make their own style statement by renovating the basement.

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French condo in Park Slope has gleaming woodwork and $2.499 million asking

Not only does it have an expansive layout, but this early 20th century apartment is filled with gleaming woodwork and period details. It is located on the third floor of 953 President Street, a “French Flat” in the historic Park Slope neighborhood, near Grand Army Plaza.

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A South Midwood home with parking and more to see, from $1.338 million

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Fort Greene, Crown Heights, South Midwood and Bay Ridge. They range in price from $1.338 million to $4.6 million.

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