Calling all history buffs! After narrowly escaping destruction when LPC designated it an individual landmark in record time last October, the Civil War-era woodframe house at 1375 Dean Street is in need of some serious love.

Gone Baby Gone. A Crown Heights North house was demolished recently in an area that has been calendared for consideration as a historic district, but not designated. It was part of the historic fabric of the neighborhood — and worth preserving.

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Recently revitalized, the George B. and Susan Elkins House in Crown Heights boasts a striking blue facade and an inviting porch. The historic villa, now a four-family residence, was transformed under Amber Mazor's guidance with a city-approved design by architecture firm nC2, preserving its historic charm while adapting it for modern use.

Finally! A historic Crown Heights house that came this close to being demolished a decade ago had its restoration plan greenlighted Tuesday by the city Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).

At long last, it's back from the dead. After years of deterioration and vandalism, Crown Heights' last remaining wood frame villa, the Susan B. Elkins House at 1375 Dean Street, has been buffed and polished in preparation for new residents.

Preserving historic properties in Crown Heights involves specialist consultations to ensure proper maintenance and repair. Such care significantly enhances a property's long-term value. Resources and guides on restoration and graffiti removal can be found on the NY Landmarks website.

In an unexpected turn of events, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved a new design for Crown Heights’ oldest house that will turn the freestanding building into an attached row house — but also save it.

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The Landmarks Preservation Commission rejected a proposal to transform the historic Elkins House in Crown Heights into a glass-extended multi-unit row house, aiming to preserve its original character.

​The houses at 1183 Bergen Street and 1375 Dean Street are Crown Heights North's oldest, embodying the area's suburban origins. Built in the mid-19th century, they highlight the architectural legacy and historical continuity of this Brooklyn neighborhood.

The oldest house in Crown Heights North, the freestanding wood frame Susan B. Elkins house at 1375 Dean Street, built in the mid-19th century when the area was still mostly open  farmland, is back on the market. This time the ask is $1,100,000, and the building looks to be in worse condition than when it last changed hands in 2011 for $194,000, according to  PropertyShark.

The landmarked Susan B. Elkins House at 1375 Dean Street is the oldest house in Crown Heights, but over the years, it has fallen into a terrible state of disrepair. It changed hands in 2011 for a measly $194,000, and the buyer, Real Properties Group, pledged to restore it.

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​Discover the Susan Elkins House Condominiums, a breathtaking blend of historical charm and modern luxury in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Originally an 1850s wood frame villa, this unique building now features a stunning mix of exposed brick, steel, and top-quality modern finishes, creating a perfect fusion of past elegance and contemporary style.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has rejected a redesign plan for the decaying historic 'country house' at 1375 Dean St. in Crown Heights. The proposed changes would have compromised the building's freestanding, mid-19th century character by adding modern glass wall extensions, thus preserving its architectural integrity as a standalone landmark.

The landmark George B. and Susan Elkins House at 1375 Dean Street, the oldest house in Crown Heights North, has seen some troubling construction activity of late, according to our own Montrose Morris.