Brownstoner reports today on the release of the renderings for the proposed new building at 30 Henry Street. News of the new structure broke recently with word that CB2’s landmarks committee has given its OK while the BHA had asked for a more contemporary design after seeing preliminary renderings. Also, the the new complex will […]
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State Court Rules Bloomberg Administration and State Acted Improperly in Tobacco Warehouse Transfer
While the attempted turnover of the Tobacco Warehouse for use as a new home for St. Ann’s Warehouse Theater was effectively stopped by a federal court’s decision in July (and St. Ann’s has found a new, if temporary, home in DUMBO), a New York State court ruled in a parallel action brought by the same […]
Brooklyn Eagle on The Kecks, Once of Brooklyn Heights, Who Restored Great Art
Sheldon Keck, a pioneer in art restoration, lived with his wife Caroline and family in Brooklyn Heights from 1940 to 1963. The Brooklyn Eagle writes about the Kecks this week:
Planned Building at 30 Henry Will Have a Waterfall
The Brooklyn Eagle reports today on plans by the Fortis Group for the paper’s former headquarters at 30 Henry Street. In its original piece about a proposed condo on there, the paper reported that the new building would be 65 feet high, 15 feet over what is allowed in our landmark district. However, the BHA’s […]
Tutt Cafe Reno Irks Neighbors
There’s already one complaint on file with the NYC Department of Buildings about after hours work at 47 Hicks Street, home of Tutt Cafe. And that doesn’t include BHB readers gripes about the new giant pizza sign in front of the eatery, ostensibly part of its current renovations.
BHA’s Stanton: Eagle’s Report Wrong on 30 Henry Condo Height
Brooklyn Heights Association Executive Director Judy Stanton sent us a dispatch this morning about construction plans for 30 Henry Street. The site has been sold by its owners, the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper, to DUMBO based developers the Fortis Group. The Eagle’s own report on the sale claims that Fortis plans to build a 65 foot, […]
Brooklyn Eagle HQ Sale – Flying Too High?
The Brooklyn Eagle’s headquarters at 30 Henry Street has been sold to the Fortis Group. They are reportedly determined to replace it with a 65 foot, 6 story condo structure, 15 feet higher than currently allowed in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District. This is a curious farewell to Brooklyn Heights for the Eagle. They also […]
The Roebling Legacy, with a Real Life Roebling, at PowerHouse Arena
Clifford Zink will be reading from his book “The Roebling Legacy” at PowerHouse Arena [37 Main Street] in DUMBO on November 29 at 7pm. He’ll discuss the Brooklyn Bridge, among other things, and be introduced by Washington Roebling’s great-great-great grandson/Brooklyn Heights resident Kriss Roebling:
BHS Hosts “Trivial and Convivial” Pub Night Thursday
The Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) will hold its third annual “Trivial and Convivial” pub night this Thursday evening starting at 7:00 (doors open at 6:30), sponsored by Urban Oyster and Brooklyn Brewery. Come test your wits with themed rounds about all sorts of Brooklyn ephemera including music, movies, geography, and […]
Veteran of Anti-Apartheid Struggle to Preach at St. Ann’s Church Sunday
Father Michael Lapsley, who lost an eye and both hands during the struggle against apatheid in South Africa, and who founded the Institute for the Healing of Memories, will preach at the 11:00 a.m. service this Sunday, October 30, at the Church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity, corner of Clinton and Montague Streets […]
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