Tag Archives: St. Mark’s Avenue

Brooklyn in Bloom

Posted on April 13, 2011 by cara

I CAME BACK TO BROOKLYN after a few days in East Hampton to find the place exploding — florally speaking, that is. Whereas the East End of Long Island is still brown and bleak, except for the relief of roadside … Continue reading →

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Spare Us the ‘Fancy Houses’

Posted on February 18, 2011 by cara

PROSPECT HEIGHTS in Brooklyn was designated a New York City Historic District  in 2009. Now any external changes to a house’s appearance are subject to the guidelines and regulations of the city’s  Landmarks Preservation Commission. No longer will it be … Continue reading →

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