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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Sold One of their Brooklyn Heights Apartments

Actors John Krasinski and Emily Blunt sold a ninth-floor unit at The Standish in Brooklyn Heights for $6.5 million following a brief ownership of the space.

Brooklyn Heights eyesore reborn as sprawling mansion and carriage house, asks $20.99M

A historic Greek Revival mansion at 1 Monroe Place and its adjacent carriage house have hit the market for a combined $20.99 million following a decadelong restoration.

Can Al Laboz save Downtown Brooklyn retail?

Developers Albert Laboz and the Jackson Group are transforming the former Fulton Street Macy’s into BKX, a 440,000-square-foot retail and entertainment destination featuring experiential attractions.

Hicks Street has some of its oldest buildings in Brooklyn Heights

Laid out by brothers John & Jacob Middagh Hicks, Number 57 here was built around 1826 for merchant James Howland. At the time of its construction, the home was two stories tall, with the vaguely Parisian mansar

Gowanopolis Rising

A documentary by residents Jamie Courville and Chris Reynolds captures the radical physical transformation of Gowanus following its 2021 rezoning and federal Superfund cleanup.

AvalonBay sued over alleged $40M overcharge of rent-stabilized Brooklyn tenants

Real estate giant AvalonBay is facing a lawsuit for allegedly overcharging rent-stabilized tenants in three Downtown Brooklyn buildings by an estimated $40 million.

11 Applause-Worthy Details We Saw in the 2026 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

The biennial Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse has returned to One Monroe Place, featuring 19 designers who have transformed a landmarked 1852 Greek Revival mansion to benefit the Brooklyn Heights Association.

A Country Club for Families Is Coming to the St. George Hotel

SC Hospitality and East Gate Investors plan to open Kings Athletic Club in the former Hotel St. George by May 2025, offering a racquet and wellness club for Brooklyn Heights families.

Flights of Fancy Transport at Brooklyn Heights Showhouse

The 2026 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse opens October 2 at a renovated 1850s brownstone, featuring imaginative rooms from 20 local designers to benefit the Brooklyn Heights Association.

'Truck Flyover': Mamdani's BQE Bypass Will Pass Over Brooklyn Bridge

The Mamdani administration plans a temporary highway bypass for the BQE that will arch over the Brooklyn Bridge approach and pedestrian paths for at least a decade.

The Rent Freeze Starts Today. Landlords Think a Search of Mamdani's Texts Could Overturn It

Landlords are seeking to overturn a historic rent freeze by searching Mayor Zohran Mamdani's personal and professional communications for evidence of improper influence.

Just listed in Boerum Hill, 446 State Street is a detached four-story frame house raised in the 1840s, 22 feet wide, wit

Just listed in Boerum Hill, 446 State Street is a detached four-story frame house raised in the 1840s, 22 feet wide, with its Greek Revival trim still in place. The door surround with side lights and the frieze-band windows under a bracketed cornice are the ones the city's 1940 tax photo shows, minu

Skip the Renovation: A Fully Restored 1840s Brooklyn Heights Townhouse Hits the Market for $12.75 Million

A historic 178-year-old townhouse in Brooklyn Heights has returned to the market for $12.75 million following an extensive interior renovation.

Jason Blum Is Selling His Brooklyn Heights Townhouse - WDC NEWS 6

Hollywood producer Jason Blum and screenwriter Lauren Schuker Blum have listed their 22-foot-wide Sidney Place townhouse for $14.95 million following an extensive interior renovation.

What a Brooklyn condo costs by neighborhood in 2026

A new decade-long study reveals that Brooklyn is the only borough where the price per square foot for condos remains nearly identical regardless of unit size.

Four New Residential Projects Underway in Brooklyn Heights

Recent construction updates reveal major residential progress across Brooklyn Heights, including a new 14-story tower and several historic conversions.

$83.5M Brooklyn Development Deal Moves Ahead

Borough Developers has acquired the Bridge & Fulton development site for $83.5 million to build a large-scale mixed-use project in Downtown Brooklyn.

Renderings Reveal Ritz-Carlton Residences Conversion of Hotel Bossert in Brooklyn Heights - New York YIMBY

New renderings offer a first look at the conversion of the historic Hotel Bossert into The Ritz-Carlton Residences, a 62-unit condominium project at 98 Montague Street.

Willow Street Brownstone Returns a Divided 1835 Brooklyn House to a Single Home

Studio Marchetti has completed a comprehensive renovation of an 1835 Gothic Revival brownstone on Willow Street, returning the former multi-unit building to a single-family residence.

Happier Grocery Eyes Carroll Gardens For New Store

A newly formed entity linked to Manhattan’s Happier Grocery has secured $22 million in financing for properties at 295 President Street and 336 Union Street in Carroll Gardens.

14 years empty: Inside Brooklyn Heights’ most stubborn storefront

The two-story standalone building at 112 Montague Street has remained vacant for roughly 14 years despite its prime location in Brooklyn Heights.

Ban Be Bakery to Move to old Laurel Spot

Hotel Bossert plan wins landmarks approval on second try

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved a revised design to convert the historic Hotel Bossert into 61 condominiums, featuring a new ground-floor restaurant by Danny Meyer.

Iconic, stained glass ‘Watertower’ above Brooklyn Bridge Park dismantled

Artist Tom Fruin’s colorful stained glass water tower has been temporarily removed from Brooklyn Bridge Park for refurbishment and building renovations.

LPC To Review Revised Proposal for Hotel Conversion

Revised plans for the landmark Hotel Bossert conversion at 98 Montague Street feature a scaled-back rooftop expansion and a new ground-floor restaurant by Danny Meyer.

Mamdani plans to build temporary highway in Brooklyn Heights to fix crumbling part of BQE

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration plans to build a temporary two-level highway over Furman Street to divert traffic while rebuilding the crumbling BQE triple-cantilever beneath the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

Alloy announces retailer MUJI and bakery Winner to join CardVault in Downtown Brooklyn

Alloy Development has announced that Japanese retailer MUJI and artisanal bakery Winner will join the ground floor retail lineup at The Alloy Block in Downtown Brooklyn.

The 6-Year Fight Over a Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathroom

Public restrooms at the Pierhouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park remain closed due to a long-running noise lawsuit filed by a luxury condo owner.

Steep real estate: How a few steps can cost tens of thousands of dollars on Montague Street

Retail rents on Montague Street vary significantly based on architectural geometry, with street-level access commanding premiums compared to shops located up or down a flight of stairs.

Williamsburg firm buys Downtown Brooklyn parking lot for $58M, plans two resi buildings

A Williamsburg-based firm has acquired a parking lot at 55 Smith Street in Downtown Brooklyn for $58 million to develop two residential buildings.

See Inside the Mysterious Brownstone on Columbia Heights

The historic Italianate brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights has hit the market for $15 million, offering a rare look inside a residence that remained shuttered for decades.

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

A historic Brooklyn Heights townhouse has set a 2026 record with a $24.5 million sale, while new developments like the BKX retail hub and local eateries Frenzie and Red Hook Focacceria prepare to open.

Construction begins on 51-story luxury tower in Brooklyn Heights

Construction has begun on One Montague Place, a 51-story luxury tower at 205 Montague St. featuring 136 residences, a jazz club, and the first Brooklyn outpost of BondST.

The Brooklyn Heights Mansion With a Wild History

A new video tour explores the colorful history of the Behr Mansion in Brooklyn Heights, highlighting its connections to the Titanic, the Great Depression, and the Catholic Church.

Manhattan landlord wins historic Cranberry Street house bidding war

A historic shingle-lined house on Cranberry Street has been sold to a Manhattan landlord who reportedly committed to preserving the structure following a local preservationist's dispute with a previous developer.

Prices Rise in 32 of NYC’s Leading Neighborhoods as City and Manhattan Hit Record Highs

New York City real estate prices hit a historic median high of $825,000 in Q2 2026, with Brooklyn reaching its second-highest median ever at $899,000.

Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

A two-bedroom co-op at 60 Pierrepont Street featuring a 500-square-foot private terrace and historic pre-war details has hit the market for $1.795 million.

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Corporation and Advisory Task Force, explained - Red Hook Star-Revue

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Corporation has begun meetings to finalize the redevelopment of 122 acres of Brooklyn’s waterfront, transitioning from a contentious vision plan to a formal planning process.

In the Heights, Hotel Bossert Preps for 61 Condos by 2028

Development firm SomeraRoad is converting the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street into a 61-unit luxury condominium building with completion slated for 2028.

POTW: Housing Starts: The Riverside Buildings and the Push for Affordable Housing in Brooklyn | Brooklyn Public Library

The Riverside Buildings, completed in 1890 as a model for affordable housing in Brooklyn Heights, remain a landmark of 19th-century progressive reform despite losing nearly half the complex to BQE construction.

Brooklyn Heights Tenants Up in Arms Over Crumbling Apartments

Tenants of the Riverside Buildings are rallying against Pinnacle Group over hazardous living conditions and a proposed condominium conversion in the landmarked Brooklyn Heights complex.

Brooklyn Bar Association to sell century-old Brooklyn Heights HQ

The Brooklyn Bar Association is listing its century-old headquarters at 123 Remsen Street in Brooklyn Heights for sale as of early July 2026.

Vegas Lite Is Coming for the Former Brooklyn Macy’s

Developers have unveiled plans to transform the former Macy’s on Fulton Street into BKX, a 440,000-square-foot commercial and experiential hub featuring flagship retail and immersive entertainment.

Brooklyn Heights townhouse trades for $25M

A civil war-era townhouse at 192 Columbia Heights has sold for $24.5 million in an off-market deal, marking the most expensive residential transaction in Brooklyn so far this year.

Adam Driver Lists Brooklyn Heights Apartment for $5 million

Actor Adam Driver has listed his 2,681-square-foot loft at 20 Henry Street for $5 million as he prepares to move into a larger $11.5 million residence at The Standish.

Demolition Complete for 47-Story Skyscraper at 205 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights - New York YIMBY

Opinion: The Case for Letting the BQE Fail - Streetsblog New York City

Community organizers are considering the removal of the BQE as an alternative to expensive repairs on the triple cantilever, drawing parallels to the 1970s dismantling of the West Side Highway.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves 2-year rent freeze, fulfilling Mamdani campaign pledge

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board approved a historic two-year rent freeze for one million stabilized apartments, fulfilling a major campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The 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.

LPC 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.

How 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.

City 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.

Whole Foods signs lease at former Cobble Hill Rite Aid space

Whole Foods has signed a lease to open a new grocery store at the former Rite Aid location at 182 Smith Street in Cobble Hill.

A $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.

The Battle Over the ‘Times Square of Brooklyn’

Dumbo residents have launched a petition demanding a comprehensive crowd-management plan to address the overwhelming influx of tourists in the neighborhood.

Big 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.

Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale stun neighbors by holding stoop sale outside Brooklyn home

Boerum Hill residents Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne hosted a traditional stoop sale outside their brownstone this weekend following a reported move to a new local residence.

In praise of the decaying, wood-columned 1840s holdout obscured behind a board in Brooklyn Heights

A rare 1840s Greek Revival holdout at 46 Willow Place in Brooklyn Heights faces a potential restoration after selling for over 4 million dollars earlier this year.

Restaurant by Danny Meyer coming to the Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Heights

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open its first full-service Brooklyn restaurant at the historic Hotel Bossert in 2028.

Whole Foods to open new store on Smith Street, on edge of Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill

Whole Foods Market has signed a lease to open a new 35,000-square-foot store at 182 Smith Street, formerly a Rite Aid location on the border of Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill.

Design Studio and Home Goods Shop Debuts in Cobble Hill

Husband-and-wife duo Josh and Jack Manes have opened Manes Studio, a combined architecture firm and luxury home goods shop, in a former dry cleaner space at 484 Henry Street in Cobble Hill.

Brooklyn 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.

Exclusive | 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.

Brooklyn 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.

Crown 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.

The Week in Brooklyn: May 11–17, 2026

Macy’s 4th of July fireworks will return to the Brooklyn Bridge for the nation's semiquincentennial as new developments and summer programming launch across the borough.

Last Walgreens in Brooklyn Heights to close June 4

The Walgreens pharmacy at 120 Court Street will close on June 4 as the site is slated for redevelopment into a 14-story mixed-use residential tower.