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Via BrooklyneagleLPC approves revised plan for 420-foot tower over historic Duffield Street Houses
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved a revised plan to build a 420-foot-tall mixed-use tower atop four historic 19th-century houses on Duffield Street in Downtown Brooklyn.
· 2 months ago
Via BrownstonerHow Did Brooklyn Heights’ Fruit Streets Get Their Names?
Brooklyn Heights' iconic fruit-named streets emerged in the early 19th century as a departure from traditional naming conventions honoring aristocratic families.
· 3 months ago
Via BrooklyneagleCity hopes to reduce traffic, again, on historic Montague Street strip
The NYC Department of Transportation’s efforts to prioritize pedestrians on Montague Street have sparked debate among business owners and residents over the loss of parking and the aesthetic impact of new infrastructure.
· 3 months ago
Via BkmagA $15,000,000 Promenade View, Boarded Up and Vacant for Decades in Brooklyn Heights
A long-vacant six-story brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights has hit the market for $15 million, appearing for sale after sitting boarded up for over 40 years.
· 3 months ago
Via AndreastrongBig News: Danny Meyer to Open at the Hotel Bossert
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open a flagship restaurant in the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street, marking the group's first full-service venture in Brooklyn.
· 3 months ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsSail 4th 250 Tall Ships in Brooklyn – what you need to know
New York City will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a massive flotilla of international tall ships visiting the Brooklyn waterfront from July 3 to 7, 2026.
· 2 months ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsJay-Z Brings Free ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Pop-Up Experience to DUMBO
Jay-Z and Roc Nation are launching a free, two-day pop-up activation in DUMBO on June 25 and 26 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album Reasonable Doubt.
· 2 months ago