This Greek Revival rowhouse, built between 1840-1849, is located in Brooklyn’s oldest neighborhood. The owners selected this property for its proximity to their parents’ home, its excellent location near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and for its solid, elegant bones.

In disrepair when purchased and broken into several units, the focus was to create a single-family home for this busy professional couple. They yearned for a minimal, visually quiet aesthetic to retreat to with their three young sons.

Stripping down some of the fussier original details which had been compromised during this building's long history, pinewood flooring and an exposed brick chimney were unearthed. The clients fell in love with these discoveries and they became the launching points for the pared-down aesthetic prevalent throughout the home.

Custom designed kitchen cabinets with walnut framing and matte laminate drawer and door fronts (perfect for childrens’ dirty fingers), we're left with exposed plywood and dovetail edges to match the other raw elements in the space. The bookmatched waterfall marble counter, hand-glazed backsplash, and Moroccan bathroom tile complete the organic casual language throughout the home.

The original staircase, and entryway door, custom-fabricated to match those of its Greek Revival neighbors, are the only remaining nods to the ornate details that would have been present in the 1840s. From its historic roots to its contemporary adaptation, this rowhouse is the perfect retreat for a modern multi-generational family.

Photo Credits: Paul Takeuchi