Hotel Bossert plan wins landmarks approval on second try

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 9-0 on Tuesday to approve exterior renovations for the Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague St. The unanimous decision followed a rejected June proposal, with the development team, SomeraRoad, successfully scaling back rooftop additions and mechanical equipment to reduce visibility from Hicks and Remsen Streets. The project will transform the landmarked property, once known as the “Waldorf-Astoria of Brooklyn,” into 61 luxury three- and four-bedroom units.

In addition to the residential conversion, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open a 3,200-square-foot restaurant on the ground floor, marking the group's first full-service venture in Brooklyn. The building and dining space are both slated for a 2028 opening. An offering plan for the condominiums was submitted to the state attorney general’s office in late July and is currently pending acceptance.

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