Painting Your Brick Home Painting a brick house can be a scary decision for homeowners. Even when you’re ready to take the plunge, the huge question remains: What color should you choose?

In the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, this early 20th century brownstone has plenty of gleaming original woodwork, including in an original passthrough, along with some modern updates.

Set on more than an acre, this week’s featured home at 14 Harris Road is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom brick Colonial that has undergone a full renovation. Built in 1820, the first floor now ...