Photo credit: Russ Ross

This 1899 Belle Époque townhouse at 1219 Dean Street stands out, even along the blocks of ornate homes in the Crown Heights North Historic District. Within, the original architecture has been preserved to provide a backdrop for modern design-led renovations. Asking $3,500,000, the 5,000-square-foot, four-story townhouse includes a separate garden suite with access to a private backyard.

On all four stories, 21st-century infrastructure supports historic beauty. New plumbing, electrical, fiber optic internet, and lighting have been installed throughout; a high-efficiency heating and cooling system means zoned temperature control; the roof, skylights, and windows have all been replaced.

The parlor floor is the home’s showpiece, opening beneath 11-foot ceilings and

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