The Prospect Lefferts Gardens House & Garden Tour is back again for 2026!
It will be on Sunday, May 31st noon-5pm.
The weather is usually excellent on this day. Regardless, the event is RAIN or SHINE.
PLG’s 52nd house tour is full of variety, color and personality. Eight sets of homeowners have generously agreed to open their homes & gardens so tour goers can get a glimpse of what of what’s inside. This year we are thrilled to include three homes from the northern realm of PLG and of course, several homes in Lefferts Manor. Very few Brooklyn house tours remain active. We are grateful that PLG’s is still going strong. It takes a special community to accomplish this…and we have one!
TICKETS/$40
ONLINE
Go to Eventbrite.com CLICK HERE or scan the QR Code
(Or do a search on Eventbrite for PLG House Tour and you’ll find it.)
ALSO AVAILABLE AT:
Ix Restaurant – 43 Lincoln Rd
DRINK – 492 Flatbush Avenue
Trixie’s Pet Food Supplies & Accessories – 575 Flatbush Avenue
Little Mo Wine & Spirits – 1125 Nostrand Avenue
ON TOUR DAY
Ticket/ Check-in table is in next to Ix Restaurant – 43 Lincoln Rd
Questions? Email us at leffertsmanorassoc@gmail.com
Here is a hint at what you’ll see …
- A 1910 limestone townhouse
that is classic and traditional on the exterior and like an artist’s loft on the inside. This house’s main floor had been totally opened up and was furnished with colorful wall murals, furniture & fittings that evoke the sea. The mirrored mosaic tile powder room
is not to be missed, and the kid’s room is inspired by Celtic forests & the animated film
Secret of Kells.
The rear garden has a sunken “conversation pit”. - An identical house to above
(except the façade is brownstone), that maintains more of the original configuration. These houses were extra deep so had two charming interior light wells with interior stained-glass windows. The side-by-side comparison is a rare opportunity! You will notice colorful artwork, books & other decorative items from the owner’s South African heritage. - A white brick rowhouse
designed in 1906 by architect Frank S. Lowe. This unique 2-family house is not divided, allowing this multi-generational family to live separately yet still be connected. The interiors are individual yet complementary. The upper unit is spacious, bright and serene and comes with an enviable soaking tub. The ground floor uses soft, muted colors and handmade materials to show personality and warmth. The basement is just fun with two rattan hanging chairs! - A neo-Renaissance limestone
designed by Brooklyn architect Benjamin Driesler. This corner house underwent sophisticated renovation that hints at the traditional but in a clean, modern way. The flush, light wood wainscotting paired with the swooping curved details at the ceiling, promote a soft flow throughout the house. The furnishings are impeccable. The pair of emerald green sofas add joy! - A stand-alone brick house
with Spanish tile roof that was constructed in 1924.
It’s not often that we get inside the larger homes on Maple Street. The original grand staircase with decorative stained-glass window (one of many in this house) is gorgeous. Then there’s the back stairs for household staff (from back in the day) and a narrow one that leads up to a very cool finished attic. It’s a rare opportunity to see such a wide-open space under a hipped roof. - A roman brick & stone rowhouse
that is one of several in a row designed in 1899 by George Lawton. It has been fully renovated yet plenty of detail remains. You can’t miss the eyebrow-shaped stained glass over the living room windows. The color palette includes variations of white & soft neutrals complimented by natural materials to create a calm inviting interior. Note the exposed wood joists in the kitchen! - A late Romanesque Revival rowhouse
in red brick & stone designed in 1898 by William M. Miller. The ground floor of this rowhouse is wide open providing a large kitchen, dining, and family area with a sunny pantry & coffee bar off the back. An abundance of original detailing is found on the parlor floor which acts as a lovely backdrop for a grand piano, many pieces of art, and a library of books.