Real Estate Brooklyn mansions that will make your apartment feel even smaller By AMNY.COM Posted on October 21, 2014 Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Brooklyn is famous for its brownstones, of course, but it is also home to a surprising number of awe-inspiring mansions both old and new. Here’s a look at some, from waterfront estates to an old beer baron’s home.