The image showcases a classic Brooklyn brownstone — a characteristic example of late 19th-century urban residential architecture. The façade is made of brownish sandstone, typical for this architectural style. The building features the traditional brownstone structure with a high basement level and a formal entrance accessible via an impressive staircase.
The architectural details of the façade reflect neoclassical influences: three arched windows on the second floor are adorned with elegant molding and framed by carefully crafted archivolts. Particularly noteworthy are the decorative reliefs beneath the windows and in the keystones of the arches. The cornice above the second floor is richly ornamented, giving the building elegance and emphasizing its historical value.
The basement level has two windows with wrought iron grilles, which serve as both decorative elements and functional protection. The entrance features a glass door in a modern style, indicating renovation while preserving the historical appearance of the façade. The house number — 144 — is visible above the entrance door of the neighboring building to the left.
Of particular interest is the contrast between the carefully preserved historical façade and elements of modern urban life: garbage containers at the base and a yellow balloon that accidentally entered the frame, creating an unexpected dialogue between the past and present of this urban space.