Popular stories on Brownstoner this week include tales of political pioneer Bertram L. Baker, co-ops on the market, and more Brooklyn news.

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The Crown Heights manse on the market at 1094 Park Place. Photo via Brooklyn Blocks Real Estate

by Susan De Vries

A Crown Heights Manse and More to See, Starting at $1.325 Million

Our picks for Brooklyn open houses to check out last weekend were found in Bed Stuy, Bay Ridge, Crown Heights, and Midwood. They range in price from $1.325 million to $3.995 million.

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brownstone streetBrownstones on Jefferson Avenue. Photo by Susan De Vries

If This House Could Talk: Life on Jefferson Avenue

The grandson of political pioneer Bertram L. Baker recounts how growing up on Jefferson Avenue in the mid 20th century shaped who he is today.

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foyer open to living room, both with white walls and wood floorsPhoto via Compass

Windsor Terrace Two-Bedroom With Prospect Park Views Asks $1.15 Million

For lovers of Prospect Park, this Windsor Terrace co-op has some tree-filled views and is located across the street from the iconic park. The two-bedroom apartment is on the second floor of 185 Prospect Park Southwest, a 1960s era building. The unit still has a few details from the period as well as a generous amount of closet space and a private terrace from which to enjoy a glimpse of the greenery.

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living room with wood floor, two windowsPhoto via Douglas Elliman

Bay Ridge Studio With Foyer, Four Closets Asks $269K

This Bay Ridge studio is compact, but it does have the bonus of a roomy foyer, four closets, and a price under $300,000. It is on the first floor of 9425 Shore Road, a postwar building across from Shore Park and Parkway.

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FRONT PARLOR LIVING ROOMPhoto by Adam Kane Macchia

The Insider: Soup-to-Nuts Reno, Vibrant Interiors Polish Historic Heights Gem

The makings of a spectacular reclamation were all there: a five-story brick townhouse near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, dripping with detail; a creative client committed to preserving historic elements, with a no-holds-barred approach to vivid color; and a cohesive team of design professionals to make it happen.

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