573 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Houses like 573 16th Street are a rarity - filled with charm and original details, but modernized with central AC and updated mechanicals and a little room to add your own design choices. Originally the show house from the 1920s builder, this single family home is the centerpiece of a row of brick buildings with open front porches and terraced front yards. This is the type of home you live in for decades, just as the current owners have done, creating memories and roots in the neighborhood. As you enter the oversized living room through the arts and crafts style doors, your eye is drawn to a stunning period cast-iron, forged fireplace hood and surround. The living room flows beautifully into the dining room, which features decorative molding, and a unique original leaded-glass china cabinet flanking a built-in bench. Period inlaid, parquet flooring, graceful columns and unpainted trim extend throughout the living spaces. The kitchen features a 1/2 bathroom and access to an...