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On Tour 2009

• A 1905 brick home where “urban archaeology” has revealed original beauty beneath a century of paint and various remodeling; restoration/rejuvenation is given an exotic twist by adding ancient Moroccan, Portuguese, and Turkish accents. • A one-bedroom, 15th floor rental … Continue reading

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A Celebratory Tour, Tracking Ancestor Axel Hedman’s Achievements

By Carole Schaffer According to Joy Holland MLS, PhD, Division Chief, Brooklyn Collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, “The streetscapes of Brooklyn are shaped by the work of countless builders and architects, some famous, some obscure. Some deserve their … Continue reading

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Proposed Lincoln Road Tower Sparks Neighborhood Controversy

Controversy about the proposed glass tower on Lincoln Road dominated neighborhood news for a period last summer. The economic downturn appears to have put this project, like so many others, on hold for the time being. The Lefferts Manor Association … Continue reading

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About homes being featured on the PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS 2008 HOUSE GARDEN TOUR . . .

A ninety–nine year old three–story neo–Renaissance limestone town house that has undergone a major top–to–bottom 21st–century renovation transforming it into an oasis of open space and light with user–friendly access to all modern day conveniences. An “in–progress” 1909 limestone home … Continue reading

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