I remember some years ago reading someone’s prediction that the price Brooklyn Heights would pay for being a designated historic district is that it would eventually be “walled around by high-rises.” Brownstoner reports that developer Midtown Equities has acquired the property at 205 Montague Street, near the corner of Cadman Plaza West and spanning the […]
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Brownstoner Comparison-Shops: How does Gristede’s measure up?
Another Trader Joe’s is headed to the area, so Brownstoner decided to take a look at prices at some of Brooklyn’s most popular grocery stores, including our very own Gristede’s: The produce section isn’t magnificent, but offers a decent selection of basic fruits and veggies. When Brownstoner visited on an early Sunday afternoon, the store […]
BHB Exclusive: Q&A w/David Kramer of Hudson Companies
Earlier this week Brooklyn Heights Blog sat down with David Kramer, a principal of Hudson Companies, in their Greenwich Village offices. Hudson Companies was recently chosen by the Brooklyn Public Library and the New York Economic Development Corporation as the successful bidder for the Brooklyn Heights Library Redevelopment Project. Read the Brookyn Public Library’s documents […]
Brooklyn Heights Preservation Pioneers Speak Out Against Pierhouse’s Height Blocking View
Brownstoner reports on the battle over the height of Toll Brothers Pierhouse condos and hotel now in construction at Pier 1. This latest dispute about the Park has raised the ire of two of Brooklyn Heights most beloved and passionate community activists, Otis Pratt Pearsall and Martin Schneider. RELATED: Read Heights Preservation Leaders’ History of […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
Smorgasburg is back this Sunday, April 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pier 5 uplands, Brooklyn Bridge Park. It will continue each Sunday through November 2. This (Friday, March 4) evening, starting at 7:00, Bargemusic has an interesting “Bargemix” concert featuring works by Hindemith, Yoed Nir, Jimi Hendrix, and Rachmaninov, performed by […]
Here Are The Proposals for the Planned Redevelopment of the Brooklyn Heights Library
The Brooklyn Public Library has received seven responses to its Request For Proposals to construct a new Brooklyn Heights Branch Library, to be incorporated in a larger commercial or residential structure. Most of the proposals would provide 20,000 square feet of library space; Proposal A’s library would have 31,192 square feet, and Proposal E’s 30,000. […]
Heights & Hill Funeral Home Building Sold
Update: We contacted Mr. Ronald Spear at Heights & Hill, who told us the funeral home will move to a new location and continue to serve the community. According to Brownstoner, the four story building at 115 Atlantic Avenue (photo), between Hicks and Henry streets, has been bought by Sivershore Properties, which plans to “renovate […]
City Issues RFP for Brooklyn Heights Library Site
Brownstoner reports that the City has issued a Request for Proposals to develop the site now occupied by the Brooklyn Heights Branch of Brooklyn Public Library at 280 Cadman Plaza West. The RFP provides that the developer’s plan “must incorporate a brand new, 20,000 square foot library branch (“New Library”) for the Brooklyn Heights community.” […]
Brooklyn Heights Library Probably Won’t Be Replaced by a 40 Story Tower
Brooklyn Heights resident/blogger/lawyer/urban planner Michael DD White’s recent blog post about the possible replacements for the current Brooklyn Heights library has the interwebs abuzz this week. Brownstoner characterized it as having “plenty of conspiracy theories about how this is all a big set-up for another land grab by Forest City Ratner”.
Subway Sandwiches Headed to 75 Atlantic Avenue
A banner is up at 75 Atlantic Avenue heralding the upcoming arrival of a Subway sandwich outlet. Earlier this year, the chain was thrown a high elbow by competitor Arby’s who attacked the chain for slicing its cold cuts in Iowa before shipping it out to stores. On another note, we uncovered some “hidden history” […]
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