House Hunt

Whether you’re in the market for shopping for a home, or just curious about what’s out there, every week, Patch will list a set of properties in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area holding open houses.

These free walk-through and guided tours of homes will give you a chance to see what’s hot and what’s not; develop your real estate sensibility; and learn about Bed-Stuy’s unique architectural fabric… At the very least, it is an exercise in comparison shopping.

104 Patchen Ave  Be the envy of all your friends with this gorgeous home!! First floor has 2 bedroom rental with large kitchen, living room and a full bathroom. Truly original owners triplex!!! Three huge floors for homeowner. A huge living room on the first floor, kitchen and full bath, plus a study/office room. Second floor has huge four bedrooms with lots of closet space and large windows, and master bath. Last floor has an amazing roof top patio!! . Not to mention full basement with laundry area. Everything has be newly renovated with unique details. $499,000. Open house is Sunday, March 27, 2011, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

680 Halsey Street Beautiful home located in quiet neighborhood. A must-see, comfortable layout, beautiful owners duplex and top floor rental. Everything is fully renovated and updated, new hardwood floors, granite counter tops and beautiful stainless steel appliances. Sunny bedrooms, with lots of closet space and modern baths. Full basement for extra storage or entertainment. $479,000. Open house is Saturday, March 26, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Sunday, March 27, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

62 Bainbridge Street This is a four-story, three family house with the perfect blend of original detail, updated features and a gorgeous garden, nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Stuyvesant Heights. The townhouse has new mechanicals and a new roof.  It offers a steady rent roll-- a great investment! $855,000. Open house is Sunday, March 27, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

513 Herkimer Street Take a look at this most delightful house. Move right in to this bright and spacious, newly gutted, renovated three-story brick house, with a large backyard and a front yard. A great sunny lower duplex features 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room and dinning room open plan space on a parlor floor and a lovely new kitchen facing the garden. A three bedroom, two full baths floor thru rental apartment with a separate entrance will help to pay your mortgage. There are separate boilers and water heaters for each unit. Everything is new in the house including roof, windows, mechanicals, plumbing and wiring. Near C train, shops and restaurants. The house is across a hospital, and you will have your house rented all year round. $529,000. Open house is Saturday, March 26, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

330 Quincy Street This two-family home is now in its final phase of completion. Designed as two duplexes. The larger unit is on the second and third floor, with a deck as outdoor space. The two units are very functional and offer great amenities. The larger unit is a three bedrooms with three full bathrooms. The extensive renovation incorporate some of the old details i.e. exposed brick, however, the entire building's infrastructure is new. From the basement to the roof, this renovation is meticulous. The building is like new: New electrical, plumbing, heating. The smaller unit also a duplex with a tremendous amount of space was designed with the same care and will generate great income if used as rental unit. All appliances are provided in the two units included Washer and Dryer. $670,000. Open house is Sunday, March 27, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.