BHB’s Karl Junkersfeld checks out Ozu at 78 Clark Street. Did he like it? Let’s go to the videotape….
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A Park is Born: BBP Pier 1 Opens
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 opened today with great fanfare. BHB’s Karl Junkersfeld offers this video report.
Montague Street Fire: Aftermath Video
Karl Junkersfeld surveys the aftermath of today’s fire on Montague Street. There are conflicting reports in Brooklyn’s newspapers as to where the blaze began.
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring is on its way. In fact, in less than 2 weeks, March 20th, spring will officially be here. The last few days have been a welcome reprieve from a record setting snowfall record. The National Weather Service said 36.9 inches of snow had fallen in Central Park in the month of February, the […]
Three Years Later: Columbia Heights “Sgrafitto”
Looking at the video, one can clearly see the ornate facade at 177-179 Columbia Heights is on its last leg. The numerous cracks on each tablet clearly show wear and tear. Will it survive another year? Will someone come to the rescue? This building’s exterior is in crisis. This story should have resonance with the […]
Checkin’ Out Choice Market
BHB contributor Karl Junkersfeld visits the new Choice Market in DUMBO and reads a few reviews for your viewing pleasure.
Sneak Peek at 166 Montague and Some Mad Montague & Court History
The work of many great architects from the late nineteenth century has disappeared from the New York City architectural landscape. Unrelenting demolition of these age-old structures by developers and city planners in the name of progress have made the remaining survivors akin to endangered species. Brooklyn Heights has fortunately maintained landmark status protection since 1965 […]
Mr. Junkersfeld on Pineapple Street
BHB contributor Karl Junkersfeld delivers another report, this time on the progress at 73 Pineapple. The formerly vacant lot has made much progress in the last year, rising more than halfway towards the five-story residential property it will become. Information is still slim on the proposed lounge next door, on the ground floor of 71 […]
Mr. Junkersfeld Gets Trippy or What Are All Those Markings on the Street?
Mr. Junkersfeld, BHB contributor, has handed in his first work that can be truly considered avant-garde. Just what are all those markings on the streets and sidewalks of Brooklyn Heights? Sit back, relax and enjoy. Say hello to Captain Tripps for us.
Mr. Junkersfeld’s Columbia Heights History
Mr. Junkersfeld looks at the evolution of Columbia Heights in his latest video. Karl comments:
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