Frenzie Is Getting Closer & a Brooklyn Heights Home Sets a Record

A historic townhouse at 192 Columbia Heights has sold for $24.5 million in an off-market deal, marking the most expensive residential sale in Brooklyn so far in 2026 and the third-highest in the borough's history. Nearby, the former Macy’s building is slated for a massive transformation into BKX, a 440,000-square-foot destination featuring retail, entertainment, and cultural spaces.

The local culinary scene is also expanding with the upcoming opening of Frenzie, a vintage-inspired wine bar from the team behind Confidant. In Red Hook, a new focacceria has opened at 421 Van Brunt St, while Diljān Bakery is introducing Afghan-inspired pizzas. Additionally, NYC Restaurant Week begins July 20, featuring specials at Red Hook Lobster Pound.

Community programs received a boost via a $1 million grant to the Brooklyn Public Library for immigrant and teen services. On the cultural front, applications are currently open for the Atlantic Antic Festival, and local businesses are hosting events for Bastille Day and the 12th anniversary of Hops Hill.

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