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 […]
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CB2 Nixes “Foreboding” Pineapple Plan
BHB has learned that in a letter to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Community Board 2 will recommend that the body not approve the proposed "contemporary" design planned for new construction at 73 Pineapple Street: The Land Use Committee voted 10 in favor, two opposed, one abstention (10-2-1) on June 20, 2007 to recommend disapproval of […]
What’s Coming to Pineapple Street?
The Brooklyn Eagle reports today that the developer who purchased 71,73 and 75 Pineapple Street plans to build a "contemporary" structure in the vacant lot at number 73. According to the report the new construction is on the docket for the Landmarks Preservation Commission today (update: action has apparently been LAID OVER) and on the […]
Development Action on Pineapple
The Brooklyn Eagle reports that the new owners of 71, 73 & 75 Pineapple Street plan to build on the vacant lot at 73 Pineapple and that the retail space at 75 Pineapple is being cleaned up: One of the last of very few remaining vacant lots in Brooklyn Heights will soon be filled with […]
NJ Investor Snaps Up Pineapple Property
The Brooklyn Eagle reports that New Jersey investment firm Rushbrook Partners of Princeton, have purchased the buildings and vacant lot located at 71, 73, and 75 Pineapple Street in an all cash transaction for $7.4 million.
Is it Over Yet? 2008 in Review: July – September
The Third Quarter of 2008 was not only chock full o’ news, it also marked the highest traffic in BHB history more than doubling the audience the site had in Q3 2007. Here are the stories the held Brooklyn Heights’ interest:
Is it Over Yet? 2008 in Review: January – March
If it’s the 21st century in America, the end of the year signals the chorus of “is it over yet?” and/or “next year can’t be any worse.” With that in mind (errr sumthin’) let us look back at the wacky year we like to call 2008. Here’s a rundown from Q1 08. Stay tuned to […]
Open Thread Wednesday 2/6/08
Everyone seems to be talking about parking and Trader Joe's but how about: 73 Pineapple…what's next? Kid Squadron hires help.. does he have a prayer against Marty's Machine? Brooklyn Heights Cinema expansion… no? …and whatever else is on your mind! Comment away. Flickr photo by Pix Picks
Sidewalk Breached at 75 PinappHole
McBrooklyn reports today that: According to a building resident, trucks parking on the sidewalk in front of 75 Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights (near Henry Street) caused the sidewalk to collapse. (Photo: McBrooklyn) Renovations (and we use the term loosely right now) are going on at 71 and 75 Pineapple and residents of those […]
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