Brooklyn

A Brooklyn condo developer who cheated tenants out of more than $6 million in down payments must repay the money and is banned from selling property in New York for six years. Attorney General Letitia James last week announced that the state secured the funds from 425 Marcy, LLC, and its principal, Ezra Unger, who she said unlawfully sold units and collected down payments for apartments in Williamsburg before he was legally permitted to do so. Unger then illegally used buyers' down payments for various expenses instead of keeping the money in escrow.
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This $1.8M Park Slope co-op feels like a townhouse, private deck included

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September 9, 2026

This $1.8M Park Slope co-op feels like a townhouse, private deck included

Across from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on a picture-perfect Park Slope block, this three-bedroom, two-bath co-op at 160 Lincoln Place, asking $1.8 million, feels more like a house than a city apartment. Two units were combined to create a classic six with gracious proportions and expansive outdoor space in the form of a private rear deck. Framed by pre-war details like wood beams and high ceilings, there's plenty of room to create your own ideal layout.
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Distinctive Homes

Three Crown Heights buildings transferred from negligent landlord

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September 4, 2026

Three Crown Heights buildings transferred from negligent landlord

Three rent-stabilized apartment buildings in Crown Heights have been transferred away from their negligent owners, paving the way for improvements for tenants across 88 apartments. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced the transfer of 1018 Eastern Parkway, 1074 Eastern Parkway, and 1392 Sterling Place, which under landlord Rubin Dukler had a combined total of nearly 1,000 open code violations. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) will work with the buildings' new owner, Mark Schwartz, to implement critical repairs and resolve hazardous conditions that tenants have had to deal with for years.
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Policy

Tom Fruin’s iconic water tower sculpture in Brooklyn Bridge Park to be restored

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September 4, 2026

Tom Fruin’s iconic water tower sculpture in Brooklyn Bridge Park to be restored

The colorful water tower sculpture in Brooklyn Bridge Park has been removed. But don't worry, it will return next year. Designed by Tom Fruin and installed 12 years ago, the Plexiglas and steel artwork on top of the park's administrative building at 334 Furman Street was dismantled and taken down on Tuesday ahead of a renovation of the building. Like the building, the sculpture, which honors NYC's water towers, will also be restored, as first reported by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. "Watertower 3: R.V. Ingersoll" will be repaired and rehabilitated after more than a decade of exposure to sun, snow, and rain and reinstalled in the fall of 2027.
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Architecture And Design

After street redesign, 5.5-mile protected bike corridor between Sunset Park and Dumbo is complete

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September 2, 2026

After street redesign, 5.5-mile protected bike corridor between Sunset Park and Dumbo is complete

A stretch of street in Downtown Brooklyn so notorious for safety issues that it has earned the nickname “Crashland” could soon shed its moniker following a redesign. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Tuesday announced the completion of work on a continuous protected bike lane on Ashland Place between Lafayette Street and Hanson Place, filling in the final gap in a 5.5-mile protected bike corridor between Sunset Park and Dumbo. While work began in 2022, construction was halted under former Mayor Eric Adams and left unfinished for three years.
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$6M Park Slope townhouse is a standout in more ways than one

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August 31, 2026

$6M Park Slope townhouse is a standout in more ways than one

Situated on one of the neighborhood's iconic brownstone blocks, this stone house at 8 Polhemus Place in Park Slope gets plenty of looks for its pale yellow facade and gracefully rounded windows. With three exposures, it's nearly free-standing, getting plenty of light within. Asking $6,000,000, the single-family home has retained most of its historic details, while the latest modern updates make it a covetable Brooklyn home.
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Distinctive Homes

$36M renovation of historic Eastern Parkway Library breaks ground

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August 28, 2026

$36M renovation of historic Eastern Parkway Library breaks ground

Work has begun on the $36 million transformation of Crown Heights' historic Eastern Parkway Library. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced the start of the project, which will expand public space at the century-old Brooklyn Public Library branch at 1044 Eastern Parkway by more than 50 percent while preserving its historic architecture. Led by the city's Department of Design and Construction, the project is expected to be completed in summer 2028.
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Architecture And Design

Prospect Park to host Battle of Brooklyn reenactment for borough-wide 250th anniversary commemoration

Battle of Brooklyn reenactment in Green-Wood Cemetery. Credit: Allison Meier on Flickr

August 21, 2026

Prospect Park to host Battle of Brooklyn reenactment for borough-wide 250th anniversary commemoration

Relive the first and largest battle of the American Revolution this weekend as part of a borough-wide commemoration of the Battle of Brooklyn's 250th anniversary. Fought in August 1776, just weeks after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the battle took place across parts of present-day Prospect Park, Green-Wood Cemetery, Fulton Ferry Landing, and Fort Greene Park. To mark the anniversary, Prospect Park will host a reenactment of the battle on Saturday August 22, following in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there 250 years ago, while Green-Wood will host its own reenactment on Sunday. The events are part of Brooklyn 250, a borough-wide commemoration by six cultural institutions with free events, tours, and discussions on the historic battle's role in American independence.
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Brooklyn Brewery to leave longtime Williamsburg home after 30 years

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August 21, 2026

Brooklyn Brewery to leave longtime Williamsburg home after 30 years

Brooklyn Brewery will leave its original Williamsburg location, where it has operated for 30 years, and relocate to a larger space four blocks away. The iconic brewery will serve its final round at 79 North 11th Street this month, moving to an airier space at 1 Wythe Avenue nearly four times the size, with a rooftop terrace bar, expanded facilities, event spaces, and a full kitchen, according to Time Out. To mark the move, the brewery is hosting a free farewell party on Saturday, August 29, giving patrons one last chance to enjoy a pint at its longtime headquarters.
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Real Estate Trends

In Fort Greene, 240 Willoughby combines green space, community, and culture

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August 18, 2026

In Fort Greene, 240 Willoughby combines green space, community, and culture

New Yorkers are used to dealing with trade-offs when it comes to finding an apartment, weighing a prime location against views or amenities against outdoor space. A new rental in Fort Greene aims to make the decision a little easier. Located directly on Fort Greene Park, 240 Willoughby offers easy access to not only one of Brooklyn's best parks but also 30,000 square feet of amenities and sweeping city views, all while being at the heart of one of the city's best neighborhoods for community and culture.
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18-story Park Slope rental opens lottery for affordable apartments, from $992/month

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August 17, 2026

18-story Park Slope rental opens lottery for affordable apartments, from $992/month

More than 60 mixed-income apartments are available at a new 18-story residential development on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus. Located at 74 St. Marks Place, aka 85 4th Avenue, Solace offers open-layout residences designed with wellness in mind, complemented by a full floor of health-focused amenities. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $992/month studios to $4,518/month two-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

For $775K, residents of this renovated Bed-Stuy loft get a rooftop gym and terrace with city views

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August 12, 2026

For $775K, residents of this renovated Bed-Stuy loft get a rooftop gym and terrace with city views

This newly renovated Bed-Stuy condo, currently configured as a two-bedroom, exemplifies loft living in the iconic Chocolate Factory building at 689 Myrtle Avenue. Asking $775,000, the bright, open space offers modern conveniences not always found in a classic loft, including a gorgeous rooftop gym and terrace.
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Distinctive Homes

The greenest block in Brooklyn is in Crown Heights again

Photos by Jeremy Weine.

August 4, 2026

The greenest block in Brooklyn is in Crown Heights again

Crown Heights takes the crown for the best landscaped block in Brooklyn once again. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesday named Lincoln Place between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue as the winner of its annual "Greenest Block in Brooklyn" competition, the fourth time the block has come in first. As a whole, the neighborhood is no stranger to the green accolades: a residential block in Crown Heights has won four of the last five contests.
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City Living

East New York affordable development opens lottery for 200+ units, from $830/month

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August 4, 2026

East New York affordable development opens lottery for 200+ units, from $830/month

A housing lottery launched last week for 209 affordable apartments as part of a huge new mixed-use community taking shape in East New York. The available units at 882 Fountain Avenue are part of the second phase of the Alafia development, a new 27-acre neighborhood with thousands of apartments and health and wellness amenities. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 70 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $830/month studios to $2,745/month three-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

For $1.95M, live in a Victorian house with a two-car garage without leaving city life behind

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August 3, 2026

For $1.95M, live in a Victorian house with a two-car garage without leaving city life behind

This historic three-story home at 674 East 24th Street is on a tree-shaded block in Ditmas Park, the Brooklyn neighborhood, also known as Victorian Flatbush. In addition to curb appeal, gracious proportions, and seven bedrooms, this classic late-19th-century home, asking $1.95 million, has the rare city perk of a private driveway and a two-car garage.
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Distinctive Homes

July 23, 2026

From a waterfront park to an outdoor pool, Society Brooklyn brings resort-style living to Gowanus

A waterfront park, resort-style outdoor pool, and over 500 luxury apartments have arrived on the Gowanus Canal. Society Brooklyn is a new two-tower development bringing a unique kind of Brooklyn waterfront living to one of the borough's most exciting neighborhoods. Current availabilities start at $3,321/month for a studio.
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Brooklyn’s oldest underground subway station is now accessible

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July 23, 2026

Brooklyn’s oldest underground subway station is now accessible

One of New York City's oldest subway stations is now ADA-accessible. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed a $106 million renovation of Downtown Brooklyn's Borough Hall station, which now has three new elevators that make all of its platforms fully accessible and flood-mitigation measures that prevent water from running down stairs and grates during heavy rain. The project also repaired a section of the station's ceiling that collapsed in 2018 and hit a woman.
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Upscale food hall will open in the landmarked hall of Brooklyn’s Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower

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July 21, 2026

Upscale food hall will open in the landmarked hall of Brooklyn’s Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower

A high-end food hall is coming to a Brooklyn landmark. Miami-based hospitality brand Casa Tua will open Cucina by Casa Tua inside the former banking hall of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, also known as One Hanson Place, bringing Italian fare and fine goods to Downtown Brooklyn. The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to approve designs for the new food hall, which will preserve the landmarked interiors, keeping its cathedral-inspired design, and add new spaces for dining and gathering.
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Food & Dining

This Brooklyn playground features paths made of recycled wine corks from NYC restaurants

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July 20, 2026

This Brooklyn playground features paths made of recycled wine corks from NYC restaurants

A first-of-its-kind playground, crafted from hundreds of thousands of wine and champagne corks sourced from New York City restaurants, has opened at a public housing complex in Brooklyn. Unveiled last week at Gravesend's Marlboro Houses, "Village Vibes" delivers custom play features, stormwater mitigation measures, and soft, accessible pathways made from roughly 450,000 recycled corks. The installation is the first initiative from the Cork Collective, which seeks to repurpose the material for civic improvement projects across the country.
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Architecture And Design

For $3.8M, this Queen Anne mansion in Crown Heights is a neighborhood landmark

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July 16, 2026

For $3.8M, this Queen Anne mansion in Crown Heights is a neighborhood landmark

Instantly recognizable from the street for its rounded turret and Spanish clay-tiled roof, the townhouse at 1094 Park Place is among the iconic mansions that give Crown Heights its appeal. The beautifully preserved home has another covetable feature unique to the Brooklyn neighborhood: a deep 120-foot lot for a back yard that stretches farther than most. Asking $3,845,000, this landmarked home is ready for 21st-century living behind its stunning original details and standout facade.
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Distinctive Homes

This luxury Fort Greene rental offers rent-stabilized apartments with a $1 amenity fee

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July 16, 2026

This luxury Fort Greene rental offers rent-stabilized apartments with a $1 amenity fee

With rents at an all-time high in New York City, don't miss this opportunity to live in a rent-stabilized apartment in Brooklyn. Located on the 30-acre Fort Greene Park, the luxury development Verdant Fort Greene is now leasing its below-market-rate apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom units. Qualified New Yorkers earning between $107,383 and $238,160 can apply for the apartments. Units are priced from $2,990/month studios to $4,347/month two-bedroom units.
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NYC moves forward with first busway in the Bronx, Central Brooklyn bus upgrades

Work underway on new center-running bus lanes along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

July 16, 2026

NYC moves forward with first busway in the Bronx, Central Brooklyn bus upgrades

New York City is advancing four major public transit projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn that are expected to cut commutes by up to six minutes for nearly 200,000 daily riders. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced that the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin construction of the long-delayed Tremont Avenue busway later this year and launch community engagement for improvements along Flatbush, Utica, and Church avenues in Brooklyn, three of the borough’s busiest bus corridors. The projects build on last week's unveiling of the "Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service" plan, which aims to speed up service on 50 bus routes across the five boroughs.
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Manhattan median rent reached new record of $5,295/month in June

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July 14, 2026

Manhattan median rent reached new record of $5,295/month in June

Manhattan and Brooklyn rents have reached new highs as the cost of living continues to rise across New York City. A report from the Corcoran Group found that the median rent for market-rate residential buildings in Manhattan reached $5,295 per month at the start of summer, up 3 percent since May and 8 percent year over year. Across the East River, Brooklyn’s median rent for market-rate units reached $4,350 last month, an 8 percent annual increase. The continued surge reflects the city’s limited housing inventory, with Manhattan’s already-tight vacancy rate falling from 1.57 percent in May to 1.49 percent in June.
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Real Estate Trends

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

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July 14, 2026

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

In a 25-foot-wide brick Italianate townhouse on a coveted Brooklyn Heights block, this two-bedroom co-op at 60 Pierrepont Street illustrates the charm of the historic neighborhood. Asking $1,795,000, the home is framed by pre-war elegance preserved through a comprehensive renovation, elevated further by a 500-square-foot south-facing terrace that offers a rare opportunity for real outdoor living.
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Distinctive Homes

$1.25M two-family Williamsburg townhouse has lots of options for less than a condo

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July 13, 2026

$1.25M two-family Williamsburg townhouse has lots of options for less than a condo

On a leafy residential block that straddles the border of Greenpoint and East Williamsburg, this compact brick home at 110 Beadel Street has townhouse flexibility. Currently configured as a two-unit dwelling with a full basement, the property could be converted to a single-family home or offer market-rate rental income on one or both units. Asking $1.25 million, the home competes with any one-bedroom condo in this sought-after neighborhood, with many more options.
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Macy’s former Downtown Brooklyn flagship to become five-floor ‘experiential’ retail destination

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July 9, 2026

Macy’s former Downtown Brooklyn flagship to become five-floor ‘experiential’ retail destination