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Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal John Scutellaro and his wife, Jen, in their Mercedes van used to transport pro athletes.

Putting Athletes in Bubbles Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

Julie Platner for the Wall Street Journal Members of LAVA, the Obie Award-winning acrobatic-dance-theater troupe, rehearse a new piece, 'Encyclopedia,' which will make its premiere Thursday.

Brooklyn Crew Hangs in There Lizzie Simon 2011

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal The home measures some 7,500 square feet and has six bedrooms.

Double-Renovated Townhouse 2011

Julie Platner for the Wall Street Journal Members of LAVA, the Obie Award-winning acrobatic-dance-theater troupe, rehearse a new piece, 'Encyclopedia,' which will make its premiere Thursday.

Brooklyn Crew Hangs in There Lizzie Simon 2011

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal The townhouse, which was once used as an art gallery, underwent an extensive renovation shortly after purchase.

Double-Renovated Townhouse 2011

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal The property was built in 1888 by Charles Graham and declared a city landmark in 1978.

Double-Renovated Townhouse 2011

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal The home has six full baths and two half baths, most of which were updated during the initial renovation.

Double-Renovated Townhouse 2011

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal The renovation took over a year to complete and most of the home's five stories were reconfigured.

Double-Renovated Townhouse 2011

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal "We moved from England and it reminded us of our house in London," said Ms. Gerard-Sharp of the red brick and brownstone home.

Double-Renovated Townhouse 2011

Julie Platner A walk in the rain under the Brooklyn Bridge late at night.

New York at Night: Outside 2011