House Hunt!

Each week, we'll point you toward neighborhood open houses. Because who doesn't like a little real estate?!

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473 Hicks Street - Apt: 1A

Open house is Sunday, April 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This unique 808 square foot duplex studio is nothing to sneeze at. Newly-renovated, the living space contains one and a half baths, a high-ceilinged loft-like main floor with (here comes the list) an enormous chef's kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinetry, central AC, beautiful wide plank wood floors, and fantastic storage space. Outfitted with washer/dryer hookup, minimalism suddenly makes perfect sense. $450,000

186 Richards Street

Open house is Sunday, April 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pioneer spirit? This two-family home with commercial space on the main floor is one block from Van Brunt Street in Red Hook and hop and a skip from the Waterfront and Fairway Market. The 20-foot wide building has been recently renovated. Each floor contains a one bedroom apartment with an open living room, separate dining area, and a large kitchen including marble counter tops. The ground floor, currently set up as a spacious studio apartment with large French doors in front—and a beautiful 40 foot garden in the rear—could be the next destination restaurant, tea lounge, or beer garden. $1,285,000

515 Court Street - Apt: 2D

Open house is Sunday, April 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From the moment you walk in this 3-bedroom 1-bath coop, you will be smitten. The combined living-dining area is 21' x 18', perfect for entertaining. Exposed brick walls at the entrance balance sleek white contemporary finishes in the kitchen, which includes Ceasar stone counters, a Bosch dishwasher, Miele cooktop & built in Bertazzoni oven. Inside the water closet, a luxurious double sink with Carrera marble top, detailed basket weave marble tile and a gorgeous stepped bath with raised subway tile mean hours of pampering are ahead. All of the bedrooms feature great light and abundant closet space. $825,000

401 Hicks Street - Apt: B1D

Open house is Sunday, April 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 This 2-bedroom, 3-bath duplex feels like a proper house, yet is located within The Arches at Cobble Hill—formerly St. Peter's Church and Academy. Built in 1858 and converted into luxury condos in 2005, expect superior finishes throughout the home: hardwood floors, oversized windows, custom lighting, dual zoned central heat and A/C, and a W/D in its own walk-in closet. The chef's kitchen features Wolf, Bosch and GE Monogram stainless appliances with granite countertops, or dine al fresco on your private patio. Upstairs, the spacious master suite's luxurious bath offers limestone tiling, double sinks, Kohler fixtures, a Zuma soaking tub, and a separate shower. An expansive second bedroom and additional bath mean never saying no to out-of-town guests. Plus, the unit has a private entrance, courtyard views, a live-in super and a full-time porter. $1,375,000