Brooklyn News: Iconic Heights House seeks rooftop addition

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Gowanus, Bed Stuy, Midwood Park and Cypress Hills. They range in price from $899,999 to $3.9 million.

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The big mansion on the corner: Crown Heights’ Schwarzmann house

The idea of ​​a beautiful bridge to cross the East River and connect Brooklyn and Manhattan was proposed by engineer John Roebling in 1852, but it wasn’t until 1869, after the Civil War, that everything was in order and work could begin. The bridge took more than ten years to complete due to numerous setbacks and problems. It wasn’t completed until 1883, and on opening day, May 24, people could finally walk or drive from Brooklyn to Manhattan and back. While this ability had a major effect on both cities, our topic today is the development of Brooklyn, particularly in the areas of neighborhoods and housing.

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Iconic mid-century modern home in Brooklyn Heights seeks rooftop addition

At least one local is objecting to a proposed rooftop addition for an iconic mid-century modern townhouse in Brooklyn Heights on Willow Place.

An application to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to build a terrace and roof extension on top of 48 Willow Place was scheduled to be discussed at the Tuesday, November 5, Community Board 2 meeting. An LPC hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, November 25.

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Colonial revival of Ditmas Park with mantels, parking asking $2.2 million

With a deep wraparound porch, a trio of dormer windows and a clapboard exterior, this early 20th century single-family home exudes a welcoming street presence. Inside, the spacious home at 561 East 17th Street features wood floors, mantels, beamed ceilings, stained glass and a doorway.

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A Shingle-style Manse in Callicoon, yours for $579,000

Located on a small bluff above the center of the hamlet of Callicoon, this Shingle Style home for sale features a wood-filled interior with attractive details and some modern updates. The spacious single-family home was designed by a Sullivan County architect in the early 20th century.

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