"Filled with lush interior details, this Park Slope limestone was also home to a Brooklyn borough president. The single-family house at 577 4th Street has received modern upgrades, including central air."
"While Singer mentioned the Indiana limestone fronts and brownstone stoops in his 1908 ad, he saved the bulk of the lengthy copy to detail every interior detail, from the location of the servant's toilet to the style of the lighting fixtures."
"By 1910, No. 544 was home to former Brooklyn Borough President J. Edward Swanstrom, wife Frances, their adult children, and two grandchildren. He had a short time in the house, dying from pneumonia in 1911."
The Park Slope limestone house at 577 4th Street showcases lush interior details and modern upgrades, including central air. Designed by Arthur R. Koch, it is part of a historic row of 16 houses. The property features ornate moldings, stained glass, and artistic ceilings. Former Brooklyn Borough President J. Edward Swanstrom lived there until his death in 1911. The house remains a single-family residence with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen extension, highlighting its historical and architectural value.
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