Bed-Stuy's stock of landmarked brownstones is among Brooklyn's greatest architectural treasures, and a parlor-floor apartment — with the original high ceilings and ornamental plasterwork intact — is the finest expression of that heritage. Pocket doors, decorative fireplace mantels, and wide-plank oak floors create an ambience of historic distinction. The neighborhood's transformation continues: Michelin-starred restaurants, boutique coffee shops, and a strong community make this one of Brooklyn's most compelling places to live.