The story: By the first two decades of the 20th century, housing was at a crossroads in function and style. This was the end of the brownstone period, and also the end of the kind of basic row house ...

This week, the most popular real estate listings on Brownstoner include a Windsor Terrace row house, a Cobble Hill townhouse, and a standalone in West Midwood. Listings from Flatlands to Brooklyn ...

There are many different kinds of houses, but when it comes to city living, row houses are a shining example of how creative and efficient design can make the most out of a minimal amount of space.