A Commentary On Brownstones: Brooklyn's Finest Feature

As cities go, each one carries a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ that makes it uniquely different from other places. New York’s boroughs are no different as each one has particular features that set it apart from the other. For most, the term ‘brownstone’ is immediately coupled with Brooklyn, and rightly so. From Park Slope to Brooklyn Heights, brownstones, dating as far back as the late 1800s, line neighborhoods. With worn stone steps leading up to large antique wood paneling that often frames an ornate door, you can’t help but feel like you’re stepping into history. The quintessential charm of Brooklyn homes is consistent, despite the never ending changes made by the artists and academics who live in the area. Storefronts and street art may change frequently, but brownstones never will.