Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Rare Bay Ridge Greek Revival on the Market

Bay Ridge Greek Revival, a Rare Survivor, Could Be Razed for Apartments

While the march of urban development hit Bay Ridge in earnest in the 20th century, nestled amidst the Art Deco apartment buildings and rows of houses there are still some remnants of the 19th century village that once existed. On 99th Street, near Fort Hamilton, one small house, likely dating to the mid 1830s or 1840s, is on the market as a development site.

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Clinton Hill Condo With Striking Arches, in-Unit Laundry, Outdoor Space Asks $1.195 Million

Dominated by architectural features from the building’s past, this triplex unit has a private patio, a flexible loft space, and in-unit laundry. Original details include high ceilings, stained glass, and some soaring arches.

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Rich With Tropical Plants, Flatbush’s East 25th Street Named Greenest Block in Brooklyn

Lined with lush front gardens, tropical flowers, manicured hedges, and leafy overhead trees, it’s clear why a block of Flatbush’s East 25th Street – between Clarendon Road and Avenue D – has been named this year’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn.

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Sunset Park Finnish Co-op With Wood Floors, Renovated Kitchen Asks $399K

This one-bedroom apartment in a 1920s Finnish co-op isn’t huge, but it offers a few period touches and a renovated kitchen. It is also just a short walk from Sunset Park.

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A Williamsburg Two-Family With Central Air and Two More to See, Starting at $2.649 Million

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Williamsburg, Bed Stuy, and Fiske Terrace in Flatbush. All appear to be in move-in condition and range in price from $2.649 million to $2.995 million.

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