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The listing calls this 1887 Bed-Stuy brownstone "Barbie's Bohemian Bed-Stuy Dreamhouse," and we can see why. Asking for $1,650,000, this three-story, single-family home on a tree-lined residential street has plenty of original details and lots of livable charm–including a pink fairytale kitchen and a tree-shaded backyard. With three bedrooms and space to create more, the Brooklyn townhouse offers plenty of opportunities to create your own dream house, or enjoy it as-is.
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From outdoor kitchen to rooftop garden, this $3.7M Bed-Stuy townhouse could be your summer retreat

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June 13, 2022

From outdoor kitchen to rooftop garden, this $3.7M Bed-Stuy townhouse could be your summer retreat

This two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse at 333 Gates Avenue is comprised of nearly 5,000 square feet of interior living space in the form of a 2,800-square-foot triplex above a garden-level apartment with a fully finished basement. But "Backyard Envy" might be the key attribute of this covetable brownstone. The team from the hit Bravo series by the same name designed the home's back patio with a full kitchen and gas fireplace–part of 1,400 square feet of fabulously finished outdoor space including a roof garden and a 175-square-foot deck off the kitchen. All of it can be yours for $3,700,000.
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April 6, 2022

This $2.3M Bed-Stuy brownstone has everything you’d want in a home, plus a top-floor apartment

This 1870s brownstone at 342 Decatur Street in the neighborhood's landmarked Stuyvesant Heights district, asking $2,300,000, checks all of the boxes for Brooklyn townhouse living. Graceful architectural details like marble mantles and chair rails have been preserved and enhanced. A considered renovation from designer Allegra Muzzillo of ACM Interiors has added stylish and functional upgrades and luxuries. There's a landscaped, paved backyard and a finished basement rec room. Finally, the owners' space on the first three floors is topped by a move-in-ready floor-through apartment for rental income.
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NYC unveils plan for 100% affordable homeownership development in Bed-Stuy

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January 4, 2022

NYC unveils plan for 100% affordable homeownership development in Bed-Stuy

By Aaron Ginsburg

The city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development last week announced their plan for the construction of a 100 percent affordable homeownership development in Bed-Stuy as part of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Housing Plan. HPD, along with Almat Urban and the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, will work to develop the Norma, an 11-story mixed-use development that will bring 44 homeownership opportunities to first-time home buyers. Located on Fulton Street and Howard Avenue, The Norma will offer a mix of condo-style units ranging from one to three bedrooms designated for those with low to moderate household incomes.
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Lottery opens for 24 income-restricted condos in Bed-Stuy, available to buy from $204K

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November 19, 2021

Lottery opens for 24 income-restricted condos in Bed-Stuy, available to buy from $204K

Applications are now being accepted for 24 income-restricted condos available for purchase in Bed-Stuy. Located at 948 Myrtle Avenue, the apartments are open to New Yorkers earning 60 or 80 percent of the area median income, ranging from a single person with an income of between $37,500 and $50,160 and a five-person household with an income up to $103,120. Available as part of the city's Inclusionary Housing Program, the units include a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes, listed for between $203,682 and $355,811.
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This $2M Bed-Stuy loft in a 1930s box factory has a huge terrace and sweeping views

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October 29, 2021

This $2M Bed-Stuy loft in a 1930s box factory has a huge terrace and sweeping views

This three-bedroom duplex at 105 Lexington Avenue on the western side of Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood is a genuine loft in a 1930s box factory, complete with details like maple factory floors, century-old exposed brick, and an original freight elevator. Asking $1,995,000, the 1,818-square-foot condominium has thoroughly modern finishes, a private terrace, and amenities.
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For $1.3M, this bright Bed-Stuy garden duplex has a dreamy back yard with an outdoor kitchen

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October 19, 2021

For $1.3M, this bright Bed-Stuy garden duplex has a dreamy back yard with an outdoor kitchen

This one-bedroom garden duplex unit in a collection of five condo residences at 394 Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn's Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood offers plenty of space for living and recreation. In addition to a full lower level, there's a backyard oasis that's perfect for outdoor living, complete with a cook station, wet bar, and fridge.
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Asking $4.2M, this Billionaires’ Row condo is one of only two One57 units with a private balcony

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September 21, 2021

Asking $4.2M, this Billionaires’ Row condo is one of only two One57 units with a private balcony

One57 was the first supertall (and super pricey) tower to rise below Central Park on 57th Street, leading to an influx of similar developments and the creation of "Billionaires' Row." At the OG tower, only two of its nearly 100 units have private balconies, and one of these coveted condos just hit the market for $4,200,000 (a relative bargain for this location). The one-bedroom has a 30-foot-long, 400-square-foot terrace that sits behind One57's signature curving glass and offers amazing southern city views.
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Stained glass transoms and lacy woodwork steal the show at this $4M Bed-Stuy brownstone

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September 2, 2021

Stained glass transoms and lacy woodwork steal the show at this $4M Bed-Stuy brownstone

In Stuyvesant Heights, this beautiful brownstone was fully gut renovated and restored to perfection by Shakespeare Gordon Vlado Architects. But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of historic details. From stained glass transom windows to tons of tracery to delicately carved moldings, the home is dripping in elegant 19th-century architecture. For the 21st century, there's a large skylit extension on two floors and more than 5,000 square feet of living space, including a garden-level rental unit. All of this and more is asking $3,950,000.
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$2M Bed-Stuy two-family is an art-filled beauty with laid-back outdoor space

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August 19, 2021

$2M Bed-Stuy two-family is an art-filled beauty with laid-back outdoor space

Asking $1,995,000, this Bed-Stuy townhouse at 781 Putnam Avenue is set up as an owner's duplex and an income-generating garden-level apartment. Though the home was built in 1901, it's been completely restored and renovated, resulting in a beautiful backdrop for the current owner's art and contemporary furniture collection. The rear deck and backyard have also been done with a creative sentiment, offering a laid-back oasis.
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1,300-foot-high duplex at Central Park Tower asks $150M

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August 17, 2021

1,300-foot-high duplex at Central Park Tower asks $150M

For $150,000,000, a luxury apartment situated 1,300 feet above ground can be yours. As first reported by Bloomberg, the available duplex is located on the 127th and 128th floors of Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world. According to the listing, the eight-bedroom "trophy home" is the highest duplex in the skyscraper, which stands more than 1,500 feet tall over Central Park. If it fetches the asking price, it would become the third most expensive sale in New York City ever.
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On the 66th floor of the world’s tallest residential building, a carefully curated condo for $22M

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July 29, 2021

On the 66th floor of the world’s tallest residential building, a carefully curated condo for $22M

As residents start to move into the world's tallest residential building, we're getting another look at one of the impressive residences there. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom on the 66th floor of the Central Park Tower, the 1,500-foot tall condo tower on Billionaires' Row, has interiors designed by Australian-based Blainey North & Associates and features bold and elegant, but welcoming, elements throughout. The 3,165-square-foot sky-high home with incredible city and Central Park views is asking $21,890,000.
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Billionaire Joe Tsai revealed as buyer of $157.5M condos at 220 Central Park South

220 Central Park South as seen in May 2020. Photo by Jim.henderson (cropped) via Wikimedia Commons.

July 20, 2021

Billionaire Joe Tsai revealed as buyer of $157.5M condos at 220 Central Park South

As was first reported by the Wall Street Journal in June, a buyer shelled out $157,500,000 for two units at 220 Central Park South. Property records showed the $82.5 million purchase of the 60th-floor unit and the $75 million purchase of the 61st-floor unit, both made using an LLC. But CNBC has now revealed that the buyer is billionaire Joe Tsai, Alibaba co-founder and owner of the Brooklyn Nets. The sale is the second biggest in New York City history and the third-largest ever in the U.S. The number-one spot occurred at the same Billionaires' Row tower, with billionaire Ken Griffin's $238 million purchase in early 2019.
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July 7, 2021

Construction to start on Daniel Libeskind’s affordable senior housing building in Bed-Stuy

Architect Daniel Libeskind, perhaps best known for the Jewish Museum in Berlin and the World Trade Center master plan, is one step closer to completing his first building in New York City. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced that they have secured financing for an all-affordable senior housing building in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy designed by the starchitect. The 190-unit Atrium at Sumner will be built on NYCHA's Sumner Houses campus, with construction set to begin later this month on the $132 million project. The 11-story building will meet Passive House standards and feature a community garden, a year-round indoor garden, and a central atrium.
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In Bed-Stuy, this lovely two-bedroom condo with a roof deck is asking just $925K with no monthly taxes

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July 1, 2021

In Bed-Stuy, this lovely two-bedroom condo with a roof deck is asking just $925K with no monthly taxes

A two-bedroom condo in Brooklyn for under $1 million with $0 in monthly taxes is probably a steal no matter how you look at it, but this Bed-Stuy home is also completely beautiful and has a massive roof deck. Located at 464 Hancock Street, the $925,000 apartment also has a wood-burning fireplace, contemporary kitchen, heated floors in the bathroom, and a bonus storage room that makes a great home office or gym. And in addition to the nearly 800-square-foot deck, there's also a lovely balcony off the primary bedroom.
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Top-floor penthouse at 432 Park lists for $169M, double the previous sale price

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June 29, 2021

Top-floor penthouse at 432 Park lists for $169M, double the previous sale price

An $88 million profit? That's what the current owner of the 96th-floor penthouse at supertall tower 432 Park Avenue is hoping to achieve. As the New York Times first reported, billionaire Saudi real estate developer Fawaz Alhokair has listed his apartment at the 1,400-foot-tall condo for $169 million, double what he paid for it in 2016. If it fetches the asking price, it would become the second most expensive home ever sold in New York City and would set a record with its $20,500 per square foot price tag.
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June 28, 2021

$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

The circus has (sort of) come to town in Bed-Stuy. This two-bedroom loft at 689 Myrtle Avenue, the Chocolate Factory condo, is owned by a juggler and an aerialist who has outfitted the 1,222-square-foot pad with some quirky touches. These include an assembly used for aerialist silks that now holds a fun egg chair, as well as retro and industrial touches. The home is asking $1,050,000.
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Lottery opens for 44 affordable apartments at former factory complex in Bed-Stuy, from $1,041/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 1, 2021

Lottery opens for 44 affordable apartments at former factory complex in Bed-Stuy, from $1,041/month

A housing lottery launched last week for 44 affordable apartments at a new Bed-Stuy building. Located at 869 Myrtle Avenue, the building is a part of a massive mixed-use project on the site of the former Cascade Linen Supply Company. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which range from $1,041/studios to $1,553/month three-bedroom apartments.
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Full of raw materials and Scandinavian style, this Bed-Stuy townhouse is asking $3.9M

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May 24, 2021

Full of raw materials and Scandinavian style, this Bed-Stuy townhouse is asking $3.9M

Built in 1879, this Italianate rowhouse in Bed-Sty "has been meticulously restored while incorporating a modern flair," as the listing describes. TBo architects oversaw a rear extension that extends to all four floors, while Townhouse Therapy renovated the interiors. Now on the market for $3,895,000, the nearly 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home has unique industrial bones, including natural wood tones almost everywhere you look, original brick walls, and exposed concrete columns and beams. But to soften the look, the decor has a modern, Scandinavian feel. There's also an income-generating garden-level apartment.
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Asking $1.15M, this creative Bed-Stuy loft is located in a converted 1930s box factory

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May 6, 2021

Asking $1.15M, this creative Bed-Stuy loft is located in a converted 1930s box factory

There are fun artistic touches almost everywhere you look at this Bed-Stuy loft, from the architectural built-ins to the retro and rustic decor. The two-bedroom home is located at 105 Lexington Avenue, a converted 1930s box factory on the Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy border, and it's asking $1,150,000.
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Lottery opens for affordable units at new Passive House project in Ocean Hill, from $457/month

Photo of the Harry T. Nance Apartments, Courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

March 5, 2021

Lottery opens for affordable units at new Passive House project in Ocean Hill, from $457/month

Applications are currently being accepted for 55 affordable apartments at a new sustainable development in Brooklyn's Ocean Hill neighborhood. The Harry T. Nance Apartments, located at 1860 Eastern Parkway, stands 10 stories and includes a new home for the True Holy Church. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms priced between $457/month and $1,485/month.
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Apply for 89 mixed-income apartments in Bed-Stuy, from just $524/month

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February 18, 2021

Apply for 89 mixed-income apartments in Bed-Stuy, from just $524/month

A mixed-income affordable housing lottery has opened for 89 units at 645 Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy. The apartments, which range from $524/month studios to $2,638/month three-bedrooms, are available to those earning 40, 50, 100, and 130 percent of the area median income. The building, known as The Astra, offers an outdoor terrace, roof deck, bike storage, a laundry room, rec room, and community center. It's in the heart of the neighborhood and a short walk to the G train at the Bedford-Nostrand station.
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Lottery opens for 94 mixed-income units at new Bed-Stuy rental, from $667/month

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February 9, 2021

Lottery opens for 94 mixed-income units at new Bed-Stuy rental, from $667/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 94 mixed-income apartments at a new rental in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Located at 1620 Fulton Street, the Garnet rises 11 stories and contains 103 total units. Building perks include a landscaped terrace, fitness center, children's playroom, storage room, and on-site laundry. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 50, 100, and 150 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, ranging from $667/month studios to $2,741/month two-bedrooms.
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Penthouse inside historic Central Park South tower’s copper roof to be auctioned off

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November 17, 2020

Penthouse inside historic Central Park South tower’s copper roof to be auctioned off

A three-level penthouse apartment in a Billionaires' Row building with pre-approved, construction-ready designs will hit the auction block next month. Currently listed for $40 million and appraised at $100 million after renovations, the apartment at 150 Central Park South will sell with no reserve to the highest bidder during an online auction hosted December 18 to December 22 through Concierge Auctions. Plans from SPAN Architecture call for a five-bedroom, five and a half bathroom penthouse with four terraces and unobstructed Central Park views.
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Contemporary Bed-Stuy townhouse has an income-generating rental for $2.7M

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November 10, 2020

Contemporary Bed-Stuy townhouse has an income-generating rental for $2.7M

Built in 1890, this townhouse at 639 Macon Street in Bed-Stuy has done a nice job of preserving some historic details while also completing a full designer renovation. Contemporary finishes and bright, open rooms now highlight both the three-bedroom owner's residence that occupies the home's top three floors, as well as the two-bedroom, income-generating rental on the garden level. For all this, the house is asking $2,695,000.
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October 14, 2020

$950K Bed-Stuy cottage has a New Orleans-style balcony and doors from the Domino Sugar Factory