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Afternoon light crosses worn oak flooring in a townhouse parlor with tall sash windows, deep stone reveals and a single wool-upholstered chair.

The Vaulted Ceiling That Kept Carroll Gardens Library Closed, and How to Borrow Books Until December 1

Weathered sandstone townhouse facade with paired sash windows, a wood double door and worn stone entry steps.

The BQE Repair Will Reach the Promenade, Squibb Park and Harry Chapin Playground. What's Decided So Far, and What Isn't

Warm side light reveals a weathered sandstone arch, red brick, and a dark paneled townhouse door.

Windsor Terrace's Halloween Weekend Ends at Lakeside, Where the Pumpkin Patch Hands Off to the Ice Rink

Weathered red-brick townhouse entrance with a dark wood door, arched transom and worn brownstone steps in afternoon sunlight.

Trader Joe's Is Coming to Bay Ridge's Old Century 21. Here's What's Actually Happening on That Block

Close view of a black timber sash window framed by weathered carved brownstone above a worn limestone landing.

Park Slope's Newest Fifth Avenue Restaurants Opened Where the Saturday Street Closure Doesn't Reach

Recessed glass entry in a weathered red-brick loft facade, with black steel framing and a granite threshold.

Dumbo's Newest Businesses Have Nothing to Do With Dinner

Brownstone rowhouse entrance with worn stone stoop, black iron railing, paneled door, and arched transom.

In Brooklyn Heights, Your Renovation Clock Starts at the Community Board, Not the Job Site

A weathered red-brick rowhouse beside a crisp gray-brick building, with a street tree between their stoops.

The Greenwood Heights Median Price Is Measuring Two Different Neighborhoods at Once

Three-story brick walk-up with paired windows, centered double doors, stone lintels, and sidewalk trees.

Buying a Six-Unit Building in Bay Ridge? The Rent Roll Isn't the Final Word

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