Alfred Palmer was a unique individual who owned 135 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights. He was by many accounts a “character” – a hoarder perhaps and someone who allowed 135 to tapdance on the edge of demolition by dereliction. After a fire nearly destroyed it, that home was rescued by contractor Howard Haimes in 2006. […]
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280 Hicks Street Up for Auction
Curbed reports today that 280 Hicks Street, owned by the estate of the late Alfie Palmer, will be auctioned off on October 6 by the Kings County Public Administrator [PDF with info here]. Palmer was best know in Brooklyn Heights as the owner of 135 Joralemon Street which after being damaged by fire was dangerously […]
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