Good evening… A panoramic view from the Montague Street entrance to the almighty Promenade, Sunday 7 p.m., during this clear, crisp 40-dgree eve. We who call the Heights home are pretty fortunate, yes? (taken with Nikon D5000 by Chuck Taylor)
Archive | January, 2012
NY Daily News Weighs In On Downtown Landmarking: “No Good Reason”
The New York Daily News published a to-the-point Opinion piece titled “The Battle Of Brooklyn” condemning the proposed Brooklyn Downtown Skyscraper District, which is heading for a full City Council vote February 1. The five-paragraph story calls the bid to protect the 21 buildings “transparently nonsense.”
Reminder: Knishes Film Preview at Brooklyn Heights Cinema February 9
As we previously announced, Brooklyn Heights Cinema will present a preview of our Heather Quinlan’s work-in-progress, If These Knishes Could Talk, on Thursday evening, February 9 from 6:45 to 8:00. Knishes and egg creams will be served. Proceeds will help to fund completion of the film. You can buy tickets here. We hope to see […]
75 Clinton Street Nixes Condo Sales; Goes After “Booming” Rental Market
The gruesomely unattractive condo conversion at 75 Clinton and Montague streets (above Rite Aid) has scrubbed plans to sell the saltine box’s 74 units, instead vying to go rental. The building’s new owner, Dallas-based investment firm Invesco, will bring the project to market early next month, according to Crain’s. Good luck: Prices range from $2,800 […]
New 5-Level Townhouse At 314 Hicks Is Rising Fast
When does a single family home have its own sales website? Answer: When the asking price is $6.2 million for new construction in the Heights. The five-story red brick townhouse (including garden level) at 314 Hicks Street on the corner of State, is one story from topping out, according to Brownstoner. Inside: 5 bedrooms: 5 […]
Talent Agency Wants Your Cute Brooklyn Heights Kid To Model
Editor’s note: We are doing further investigation on this developing story. As with any modeling agency, we strongly suggest interested parties do their due diligence before making any agreement. In general, if a talent agency is asking you to pay them, find another talent agency.
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NYTimes looks at Appellate Division on Monroe Place
Recently, the NYTimes offered a superficial and frustrating article entitled: “A Judgeship With Prestige, and, Oh, What a Grand Room“. The article fails to include any significant historical or architectural information about this building. On the bright side, at least the St. Ann’s “smoking lounge” didn’t get included in the photo.
Subway Service Alerts
This coming weekend bids to be a virtual repeat of last, as far as planned service changes affecting trains serving stations in or near Brooklyn Heights. This means no Manhattan bound R or N service at Court Street or Jay Street-Metrotech. Also, just like last weekend, Manhattan-bound F trains will be running on the A […]
Baluchi’s Indian Restaurant Cooking On Henry Street
And that makes three. Baluchi’s Indian restaurant is preparing to open its 10th NYC location, in Brooklyn Heights, at the north end of Henry Street near Cranberry Street. McBrooklyn shares that it joins Gandhi Palace on Montague (which replaced Amin) and Curry Heights on Remsen.
Downtown Brooklyn “Skyscraper District” On Track For Approval
Despite vehement opposition from segments of the local real estate community, the downtown Brooklyn “Borough Hall Skyscraper District” is on track for approval by the New York City Council. On Tuesday, January 24, the plan offering landmark protection to 21 buildings that abut Brooklyn Heights, was given a go by the Council’s landmarks subcommittee, all […]
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