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Landmark Philly Dollhouse 450K
AS READERS OF THIS BLOG KNOW, I have a great fondness for diminutive antique row houses, whether part of a mews (a row of converted stables or carriage houses) or just working- class homes along a narrow alley. They’re often … Continue reading
Posted in PHILADELPHIA, PROPERTIES FOR SALE, REAL ESTATE/INVESTING
Tagged 18th century, Elfreth's Alley, mews, museum, Old City, row house
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Brooklyn Heights, How Well I Know Ye
Hilly, cobbled Joralemon Street, with vividly painted c.1830s row houses THE YOUNGSTERS on Brownstoner like to make fun of Brooklyn Heights. They think it’s stodgy and dull and full of old people. Yeah, OK, it may not be the hippest … Continue reading
Posted in ARCHITECTURE, BROOKLYN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Tagged blizzard of 1888, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Heights, brownstones, Columbia Place, Cranberry Street, fruit streets, Grace Court Alley, Henry Street, Hicks Street, historic district, Iris Cafe, Joralemon Street, lintels, Pier 1, Pierrepont Street, row house, wood frame
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Springtime Fix-ups in Boerum Hill
CHOOSING EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS is even more nerve-wracking than choosing interior paint colors. After all, everyone will see them. And you have to consider context. You don’t (I don’t anyway) want it to clash with the house next door. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in ARCHITECTURE, BROOKLYN, MANAGING RENTAL PROPERTY, OLD-HOUSE MAKEOVERS, REAL ESTATE/INVESTING, RENOVATION
Tagged 1830s, Benjamin Moore, Boerum Hill, brownstone, Carroll Gardens, cast iron, cornice, egg and dart, exterior paint colors, facade, fluted pilasters, Greek Revival, molding, NYC, restoring, row house, storefront, tax photo, vestibule, wood storefront
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