This Weekend’s Ditmas Park Open House Picks

We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting Ditmas Park (and surrounding areas) open house listings for this weekend. Any thoughts on these places?

400 East 17th Street #504
Size: One bedroom, one bathroom
Details: Extremely spacious and comfortable 875 square-foot “Junior 4 Coop” in a doorman, elevator building. Located in beautiful Kensington, south of Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery, there are hardwood floors throughout this modern apartment with a comfortable layout, as well as brand new appliances in the kitchen. Tons of natural light streams through the windows throughout the day, and located close to shopping on Cortelyou Road as well as the Q train.
Open House: Sunday, July 26, 12-2pm

1916 Glenwood Road
List Price: $1,450,000
Size: Five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms
Details: It doesn’t get much better than this spectacular five-bedroom dreamhouse. Starting with an enclosed front porch, which leads to a double parlor with a huge dining room, this house has an open kitchen with double sinks and ultra sleek appliances. Modern, recessed lighting add a subtle touch of elegance throughout, and a multipurpose back room rounds out the first floor in conjunction with a half bath. The second floor has an entire suite of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry closet, as well as plenty of storage and ample windows. First built in approximately 1905 by architect Benjamin Driesler, this elegant colonial home was designed during a time when Fiske Terrace was being developed as a convenient alternative for New Yorkers desiring large free standing homes and suburban life without leaving NYC.
Open House: Sunday, July 26, 2:30-4pm

1711 Dorchester Road
List Price: $1,699,000; annual taxes, $6,872
Size: Five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms
Details: Modern, sleek and elegant, this single family Victorian is only one block away from the coveted boutiques on Cortelyou Road. Gut-renovated, the extensive living/dining/entertaining floor has extra space for an office or second living room. There is beautiful hardwood flooring throughout and you will doubtless be wowed by the grand staircase, oversized windows and wood paneling throughout. Step outside and you’ll forget you’re in Brooklyn and not Mobile, Alabama as you sip a cool lemonade or sweet tea on the wrap around front porch. In addition to the aforementioned bedrooms and bathrooms, there is a huge backyard, fully finished basement, and this home has been completely upgraded with central heating/air, and laundry hook up. Sleek and modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, large pantry and sliding glass doors leading to the lush and spacious backyard. Two short blocks from the Q train, and move in ready.
Open House: Saturday, July 26, 12-1:30pm

If you know of a great place available for rent or sale, or are a broker representing a property you want included, fill out our real estate contact form here. Listings must be received by 6pm on Thursday for inclusion on Friday. For more information, call our Director of Sales and Marketing Dina Rabiner at 646-228-4151.