{"id":133533,"date":"2026-02-14T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/133533\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T14:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:52:14","slug":"memories-of-bed-stuys-jefferson-avenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/133533\/","title":{"rendered":"Memories of Bed Stuy&#8217;s Jefferson Avenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Popular stories on Brownstoner this week include tales of political pioneer Bertram L. Baker, co-ops on the market, and more Brooklyn news.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bstoner-lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771080730_733_crown-heights-1094-park-place-brooklyn-blocks-real-estate-exterior-2026.png\" class=\"crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"brick mansion\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771080730_733_crown-heights-1094-park-place-brooklyn-blocks-real-estate-exterior-2026.png\" class=\"crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"brick mansion\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>                            <\/p>\n<p class=\"caption\">The Crown Heights manse on the market at 1094 Park Place. Photo via Brooklyn Blocks Real Estate<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bstoner-lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/avatar_user_188997_1704383019.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-46 photo\" height=\"46\" width=\"46\" decoding=\"async\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/avatar_user_188997_1704383019.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-46 photo\" height=\"46\" width=\"46\" decoding=\"async\"\/>                        by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/author\/sjdv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Susan De Vries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/real-estate-market\/brooklyn-open-houses-crown-heights-bay-ridge-02062026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Crown Heights Manse and More to See, Starting at $1.325 Million<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771080732_302_bed-stuy-399-jefferson-avenue-bertram-l-baker-12032025-sdevries-5.jpg\" alt=\"brownstone street\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" class=\"size-full wp-image-573697\"  \/>Brownstones on Jefferson Avenue. Photo by Susan De Vries<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/history\/bertram-baker-399-jefferson-avenue-bed-stuy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">If This House Could Talk: Life on Jefferson Avenue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/windsor-terrace-185-prospect-park-southwest-unit203-2026-compass-dining.png\" alt=\"foyer open to living room, both with white walls and wood floors\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-578474\"  \/>Photo via Compass<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/real-estate-market\/condo-co-op-of-the-day\/windsor-terrace-apartment-for-sale-185-prospect-park-southwest-203\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Windsor Terrace Two-Bedroom With Prospect Park Views Asks $1.15 Million<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771080733_175_bay-ridge-9425-shore-road-1h-2026-douglas-elliman-living-room.png\" alt=\"living room with wood floor, two windows\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-578088\"  \/>Photo via Douglas Elliman<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/real-estate-market\/condo-co-op-of-the-day\/bay-ridge-apartment-for-sale-9425-shore-road-studio-closets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bay Ridge Studio With Foyer, Four Closets Asks $269K<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/interior-design-ideas-brooklyn-heights-ingui-architecture-jan-2006-04.jpg\" alt=\"FRONT PARLOR LIVING ROOM\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" class=\"size-full wp-image-575662\"  \/>Photo by Adam Kane Macchia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/interiors-renovation\/brooklyn-heights-townhouse-renovation-ingui-architecture-stair\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Insider: Soup-to-Nuts Reno, Vibrant Interiors Polish Historic Heights Gem<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Related Stories<\/p>\n<p>Email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/brooklyn-life\/brooklyn-news-jefferson-avenue-bertram-baker-memories-021426\/mailto:tips@brownstoner.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tips@brownstoner.com<\/a> with further comments, questions or tips. 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