Now, this is an over-the-top addition, don't you think?
A while back, a two-story addition was built on top of this row house on Sackett Street, between Hoyt and Bond Streets. The slanted glass façade of the 'mansard greenhouse" addition looms over the neighboring houses and seems rather inappropriate for a historical neighborhood.
To add injury, the sides have been brightly painted with murals. One of the motives is a cherub with blue and white stripes radiating outward.
The unusual paint job can be seen from far down the block. And it is a startling sight.
I am all for expressing one's individuality, but this is a wee bit extreme.
This kind of bastardization certainly illustrates why Carroll Gardens needs to be landmarked.
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