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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.

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.