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Via SecretnycSt. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church is home to the city’s largest E.M. Skinner organ and America’s oldest figural stained-glass windows
St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church on Montague Street continues to serve as a cultural hub with upcoming Candlelight concert series events featuring classical tributes to modern artists.
Via McneiltoursThe Five Families That Built Brooklyn Heights
The historical development of Brooklyn Heights was shaped by five influential families whose estates, ferry rights, and suburban vision transformed the area from Dutch farmland into New York City’s first suburb.
· 24 days agoreal-estatelivingston familyremsen family
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.
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.
· about 1 month agofruit streetshicks brotherslady middagh
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.
· about 1 month agomontague streetpedestrian safetynyc dot
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.
· about 1 month agoreal-estatebusiness194 columbia heights
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.
· about 2 months agoopenings-closingsreal-estatefood-drink
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.
· 27 days agobusinessjay-zroc nation
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsWhere to celebrate Juneteenth in Brooklyn
Community organizations across Brooklyn will host a series of free events from June 12 through June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, storytelling, and educational programs.
· about 1 month agonewsfood-drinkjuneteenth celebration
Via BrownstonerBrooklyn Heights Anglo-Italianate Asks $12.5 Million
A multi-level 1850s Anglo-Italianate brownstone at 21 Pierrepont Street has hit the market for $12.5 million, highlighting the high-end real estate activity in Brooklyn Heights.
· about 2 months agobrooklyn heights real estatepierrepont streetluxury brownstones
Via NypostExclusive | Inside the last original house in Brooklyn Heights — built in the 1700s
A rare Revolutionary War-era farmhouse at 25 Cranberry St. has hit the market for $4.9 million, marking its first public offering in nearly three decades.
· about 2 months agobrooklyn heights real estatehistoric preservationcranberry street
Via RealtorBrooklyn Brownstone Abandoned for Decades Hits the Market for $15 Million
An 1860s Italianate brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights has hit the market for $15 million after sitting abandoned for several decades.
· about 2 months agocolumbia heightsbrooklyn heights promenadereal estate news brownstone
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsCrown Heights: A Neighborhood with History and Momentum
Crown Heights continues to attract residents with its mix of historic brownstones, cultural institutions, and a real estate market featuring a median two-bedroom condo price of $1.375 million.
· about 2 months agocrown heights real estatebrooklyn museumeastern parkway
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsCelebrate Amercia’s 250th anniversary with family in NYC
New York City is preparing for family-focused celebrations to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
· about 2 months agoamerica 250family eventslocal history centers
Via BrooklyneagleAfter more than 40 years, the Willowtown Annual Spring Fair still delights
The Willowtown Association celebrated its 40th annual Spring Fair on Willow Place this past Saturday with vintage jazz, traditional games, and community fundraising.
· about 2 months agowillowtown associationwillow placecommunity events haze
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsFree kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (5/18-5/24)
Brooklyn Heights and surrounding neighborhoods will host a variety of free family events this week, including educational workshops, puppet shows, and outdoor recreation.
· about 2 months agofamily eventsbrooklyn bridge parkbrooklyn public library
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsThe 2026 Macy’s Fireworks are returning to the Brooklyn Bridge for a historic anniversary
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will return to the Brooklyn Bridge in 2026 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show and the U.S. semiquincentennial.
· about 2 months agomacys fireworksbrooklyn bridgefourth of july