Brownstoner

Founded in 2004, Brownstoner started as a platform to document Brooklyn’s swift changes in real estate and renovations. As Brooklyn shifted from being seen as an "outer borough" to a sought-after location, Brownstoner evolved from a groundbreaking blog into a well-respected online publication. Now, it stands as the go-to media brand for Brooklyn, helping individuals buy or sell homes, improve their living spaces, and understand the history, current trends, and future developments of the borough.

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Bed Stuy Exhibit Shows Artwork of Rikers Island Detainees

1 day ago | brownstoner.com | Adam Daly

By Adam Daly, amNYInside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind. The 55-year-old from Washington Heights is halfway through an eight-month sentence for a petit larceny conviction inside the Eric M. Taylor Center, where he relies heavily on a 30-year passion that draws inspiration from his loved ones. Close Brooklyn in Your InboxStay up to date with more great news and articles like this one.
A Prospect Heights Duplex

4 days ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

This week, the most popular real estate listings on Brownstoner include a brownstone in Prospect Heights, a townhouse in Park Slope, and a standalone in Ditmas Park West. Prospect Heights was popular with readers this week, with other listings scattered around the borough. The least expensive property on the list is a single-family in East Flatbush at $839,000 and the most expensive is a Park Slope townhouse asking $5.5 million. Which would you choose?
PLG and Park Slope House Tours

5 days ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

Popular stories on Brownstoner this week include a Prospect Park South standalone on the market, open house picks, and more Brooklyn news. A Fort Greene Row House and More to See, Starting at $985KOur picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Fort Greene, Bed Stuy, and Marine Park. They range in price from $985,000 to $5.25 million. — Close Brooklyn in Your InboxStay up to date with more great news and articles like this one.
Park Slope House With Woodwork, Mantels Asks $3.95 Million

5 days ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

Part of a particularly attractive stretch of houses in Park Slope, this late 19th century row house has an abundance of original woodwork, including wainscoting, mantels, and stair. There is also room for a new owner to make some stylish updates, including removal of carpeting and wallpaper. At 422 4th Street, it is just outside the Park Slope Historic District, but the row of brick and brownstone houses appears to have retained much of its integrity.
Park Slope Studio With Vintage Details Asks $2,850 a Month

6 days ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

If you want to dwell amidst the design details of the 1930s, this Park Slope rental has a surprising amount of vintage charm intact. The building at 121 7th Avenue was renovated, inside and out, in 1930 by architect W.C Winters and this third floor studio still has the wood floors, lighting fixtures, bathroom tile and fixtures, and even the kitchen sink, of the period. It isn’t huge, but it does have a separate kitchen and three closets, according to the listing.
How NYC Can Create Genuinely Affordable Housing

6 days ago | brownstoner.com | Cate Corcoran

While rents fell during the Covid pandemic, they climbed even higher two years later. While some contend what is needed to ease New York City’s affordable housing crisis is more units at any price point, others say the focus should be on creating housing affordable to those most in need, while still others say let’s build it all.
Prospect Heights Duplex With Mantels, Garden Asks $2.1 Million

1 week ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

Some bright pops of color and photogenic design touches certainly make for attractive listing photos for this Prospect Heights duplex. One of those pops of color is the blue spiral staircase that joins the parlor and second floors that make up the unit. That stair might not appeal to every buyer, but the unit also has high ceilings, charming original details, and a private rear yard. It is one of just three units in the brownstone at 193 Sterling Place in the Prospect Heights Historic District.
Free Jane's Walk NYC Tours Return in May

1 week ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

Jane’s Walk NYC returns this year with tours exploring New York City from a local point of view led by fellow New Yorkers. The annual weekend of free walking tours takes place the first weekend in May and the calendar of events has launched. Hosted by the Municipal Art Society (MAS) since 2011, Jane’s Walk NYC is named after Jane Jacobs, opponent of powerful city planner Robert Moses and author of “The Death and Life of Great American Cities,” the 1961 critique of 1950s urban planning policy.
Two Sold, Two Still Available

1 week ago | brownstoner.com | Susan De Vries

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Sunset Park. This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Sunset Park. How did they fare?
City’s Youth Lockups Fail Vulnerable Detainees, Audit Finds

1 week ago | brownstoner.com | Reuven Blau

by Reuven BlauThis article was originally published on April 10 at 5:28 p.m. EDT by THE CITYThe city’s two juvenile detention centers are plagued with chronic absenteeism, a massive spike in contraband, and a failure to properly report thousands of serious incidents of violence and abuse, according to a new state audit. Close Brooklyn in Your InboxStay up to date with more great news and articles like this one.