"The few 19th century carriage houses that remain in Brooklyn's brownstone belt have long been coveted for their charm as dwellings, though they're often tight on living space. When Osso Architecture tackled the renovation of a two-story carriage house, transforming its 1,000 square feet into a two-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, the work drew the attention of local residents. "People loved that carriage house and wanted to make sure a tower wasn't going up," said architect Margot Otten, co-founder with Douglas Segulja of the Brooklyn- and Hoboken-based firm."
"Designed by Slee & Bryson, this Ditmas Park residence has some picturesque curb appeal with its broad porch and Tudor-inspired half timbering. There are only a handful of listing photos, but they show the house boasts some appealing interior details as well, including wainscoting, window seats, mantels, wood floors, stained glass, and more."
"A Renovated Park Slope Brownstone and More to See, Starting at $1.625 Million Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Park Slope, Bed Stuy, and Bay Ridge. They range in price from $1.625 million to $6.75 million."
Brooklyn real estate listings and neighborhood developments show a range of activity. Open houses in Park Slope, Bed Stuy, and Bay Ridge ranged from $1.625 million to $6.75 million, including a renovated Park Slope brownstone starting at $1.625 million. A Ditmas Park Tudor offers curb appeal and interior details such as wainscoting, window seats, mantels, wood floors, and stained glass. A two-story Boerum Hill carriage house renovation by Osso Architecture converted 1,000 square feet into a two-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, prompting local attention. A proposed 27-story, 240-unit tower at Fort Greene’s Hanson Place church drew a 3.5-hour Landmarks hearing with divided public opinion.
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