Brooklyn News: Revamp Revives a Cobble Hill Townhouse

Detail-Filled Park Slope Brownstone with Passageway, Mantels Asking $3.495 Million

There are plenty of 1890s details to ogle in this Park Slope brownstone, including built-ins, interior shutters, mantels, tilework and moldings. In the Park Slope Historic District, the two-family home at 657 10th Street is also in a location less than a block from Prospect Park.

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A pink house in Bay Ridge and more to see, starting at $1.695 million

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Prospect Heights, Bay Ridge, Park Slope and Madison. They range in price from $1.695 million to $5.45 million.

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Prominent journalist opens bookstore, bar in former Macon Hardware Digs

In a major development for Bed Stuy’s literary community, prominent journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is teaming up with well-known local entrepreneurs to open a literary salon and bar in the former home of the iconic Macon Hardware, located at the corner of Macon Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard.

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The Insider: Furniture Update Cobble Hill Townhouse for Developing Family

Jennifer Morris’ clients had been living in their 19th century mansion for about a decade when they called her in for a complete makeover. “They have 10 years to make a change,” said Morris, whose company is based in Park Slope. JMorris designhas a portfolio of both urban and suburban properties. “They had survived the toys and the mess, and their children were now teenagers. Everything was starting to look a little worn.”

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Sunset Park co-op top floor with new kitchen, wood floors asking $699,000

Located on the top floor of a 1920 Finnish co-op building at 549 41st Street, this unit has a flexible layout that allows for a one-bedroom with a separate dining room or a two-bedroom. During a recent renovation, the layout was slightly adjusted to open up the kitchen to the living room.

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