327 President StreetFor twelve long years, this brownstone beauty on President Street between Smith and Hoyt has been standing empty, neglected and lingering in estate limbo. During that time, it was, for a short period, home to a squatter who broke in from the back yard. Neighbors kept an eye on it, cutting the hedges and the grass when the garden became too overgrown.
The house was finally sold about two years ago, but renovation was delayed till now. Just recently, some permits have been issued by the D.o.B. and work has started.
Lets hope that the renovation will do justice to this beautiful house. It has a wonderfully detailed façade that still sports its original brownstone.
It's nice to finally see it get some attention!
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3 comments:
I agree with you, Katia. I live across the street, and it's good to see that work is finally underway. Whatever contractor is doing the work is doing it very quietly and cleanly...a refreshing change from other, more boisterous and sloppy contractors who have done work on my block. I'm sure the house will look lovely when it's completed.
Just reading your blog today..I remember visiting my great Aunt at that house in the 60's. She moved because she felt the neighborhood was going down hill. Funny what happens in a few years!
Oh, please, tell us more about the house and your great-aunt...
It would be lovely to write a post about it.
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