Brooklyn

Rental component of One Domino Square opens lottery for 120 apartments, from $2,832/month

One Domino Square. Photo credit: Evan Joseph

October 14, 2024

Rental component of One Domino Square opens lottery for 120 apartments, from $2,832/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery launched this week for 120 middle-income apartments at the rental portion of One Domino Square, part of the Domino Sugar Factory redevelopment in Williamsburg. The first residential project designed by architect Annabelle Selldorf, One Domino Square consists of a 39-story building with 160 condos and a 55-story building with nearly 400 rental units, the latter of which is the tallest tower in the neighborhood. The affordable apartments will be available through a lottery to New Yorkers earning 125 and 130 percent of the area median income; apartments are priced from $2,832/month for studios to $4,415/month for two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

For $2.7M, this Crown Heights townhouse is a brilliant bohemian paradise designed for living

Photo credit: Fiore/Rise Media for The Corcoran Group

October 14, 2024

For $2.7M, this Crown Heights townhouse is a brilliant bohemian paradise designed for living

By Michelle Cohen

This one-of-a-kind two-family townhouse at 1459 Dean Street in landmarked Crown Heights, asking $2,695,000, consists of a spacious duplex atop a large garden flat. Both are spacious enough for family living, with a deck and a magical garden oasis. A recent renovation blessed the home with every possible comfort and modern detail; the interiors in both units elevate design to masterpiece level, adding up to a sophisticated bohemian paradise of the highest order.
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Distinctive Homes

Experience the beauty of the Sistine Chapel at new Brooklyn exhibit

All images courtesy of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition®

October 4, 2024

Experience the beauty of the Sistine Chapel at new Brooklyn exhibit

By Aaron Ginsburg

Forget a trip to Vatican City, a captivating new exhibition in Sunset Park brings the breathtaking frescoes of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel to Brooklyn. Debuting on October 11 in Industry City, "Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" showcases 34 of the chapel's iconic frescoes, meticulously reproduced and enhanced to offer visitors an even more vivid experience. While tourists traveling to Italy must crane their necks 66 feet to view the original frescoes, the exhibition allows visitors to experience their stunning beauty up close.
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The Dupont offers luxury rentals on the Greenpoint waterfront, from $3,500/month

Renderings courtesy of VMI Studio

October 4, 2024

The Dupont offers luxury rentals on the Greenpoint waterfront, from $3,500/month

By Devin Gannon

Greenpoint's latest luxury high-rise rental launched leasing this week. The Dupont is a 41-story building on the waterfront and part of the 22-acre Greenpoint Landing development. After an affordable housing lottery launched at the building earlier this summer, the market-rate rentals are now available, priced from $3,500/month to over $10,000/month for the penthouse units.
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New Developments

NYC restores original ‘road diet’ plan for McGuinness Boulevard

McGuinness Boulevard. Courtesy of NYC DOT

October 3, 2024

NYC restores original ‘road diet’ plan for McGuinness Boulevard

By Aaron Ginsburg

In an unexpected reversal by Mayor Eric Adams' administration, Greenpoint's McGuinness Boulevard will get protected bike lanes after all. After revealing a scaled-back redesign of the corridor less than two months ago, the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wednesday announced that it will instead proceed with the original proposal to install protected bike lanes and reduce lanes of traffic by four to two along busy McGuinness Boulevard. Adams had previously supported a watered-down redesign that extended a bike lane but kept the same number of traffic lanes and excluded a protected bike lane due to community concerns.
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1515 Surf is complete: 100% electric Coney Island rental is steps from the beach

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September 30, 2024

1515 Surf is complete: 100% electric Coney Island rental is steps from the beach

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City's first multi-family geothermal project has officially opened in Coney Island. Developer LCOR on Monday celebrated the grand opening of 1515 Surf Avenue, a 100 percent electric two-tower residential development featuring 463 apartments steps from the famed Brooklyn beach and boardwalk. Designed by STUDIO V Architecture, the innovative project offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, 13 luxurious penthouses, and an expansive suite of indoor and outdoor amenities with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk.
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Architecture And Design

NYC’s first mixed-use affordable housing and industrial development opens in Brownsville

Photo by Michael Hnatov, courtesy of GMDC

September 26, 2024

NYC’s first mixed-use affordable housing and industrial development opens in Brownsville

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City’s first mixed-use development combining affordable housing and manufacturing space is now complete in Brownsville. The $118 million project converted the former Fox's U-Bet Chocolate Syrup factory into 39,000 square feet of light industrial space on the ground floor with 174 units of affordable and supportive housing above it. Designed by THINK! Architecture and Design, the complex addresses two city priorities by adding affordable housing and supporting new jobs.
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Affordable Housing

$475K Bed-Stuy co-op is a cozy home in a historic mansion

Photos courtesy of Allyson Lubow Photography

September 25, 2024

$475K Bed-Stuy co-op is a cozy home in a historic mansion

By Michelle Cohen

The Romanesque Renaissance Revival mansion at 237 Hancock Street, originally designed by architect Peter Lauritzen for clothier Wilson Randolph in 1890, possesses the curb appeal and historic charm coveted in landmarked Bedford-Stuyvesant. Within, this one-bedroom second-floor co-op, asking $475,000, offers a well-appointed refuge for modern life–surrounded by the neighborhood's vibrant social scene.
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Distinctive Homes

Wrapped in pink and surrounded by greenery, Fort Greene condo 144 Vanderbilt launches sales

Renderings courtesy of EthanDeClerk

September 24, 2024

Wrapped in pink and surrounded by greenery, Fort Greene condo 144 Vanderbilt launches sales

By Aaron Ginsburg

Sales have officially launched at Fort Greene's 144 Vanderbilt, a new luxury condo offering an unconventional take on Brooklyn living with apartments designed as "private sanctuaries." Developed by Tankhouse and designed by SO-IL, the building on the corner of Myrtle and Vanderbilt Avenues is wrapped in pink precast concrete with a unique stacked design of varying heights and setbacks. All 26 condos at 144 Vanderbilt, including a selection of penthouses and townhomes, have private outdoor space and residents can enjoy roughly 11,000 square feet of high-end amenities. The two- to four-bedroom residences will start at $1.95 million.
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Crown Heights project near Brooklyn Botanic Garden may be scrapped despite city approval

Franklin Avenue looking north toward Montgomery Avenue and 54 Crown Street. Photo © 6sqft

September 24, 2024

Crown Heights project near Brooklyn Botanic Garden may be scrapped despite city approval

By Aaron Ginsburg

After securing a key approval from the city after years of delays, the developer behind a controversial residential project near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden said they plan to withdraw the application. The City Planning Commission (CPC) on Monday voted to approve a modified rezoning of 962-972 Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights that would result in fewer shadows cast on the garden from a new 14-story building developed by Continuum Company. But despite the approval, an attorney for Continuum's Ian Bruce Eicher told The Real Deal the group plans to withdraw the application because the modifications make the project impossible to finance.
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New public plaza Domino Square opens on the Williamsburg waterfront

Photos courtesy of Daniel Levin for Two Trees Management

September 23, 2024

New public plaza Domino Square opens on the Williamsburg waterfront

By Devin Gannon

The Domino Sugar Factory site in Williamsburg gained more park space this week. Domino Square, a one-acre public plaza between the new condo One Domino Square and the office building The Refinery at Domino, has officially opened. Designed as a civic space by landscape architecture firm Field Operations, the new plaza offers community events and programming year-round, from salsa nights and farmers markets to an ice skating rink, the first to ever open on Williamsburg's waterfront.
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New Developments

For $3.25M, this compact Boerum Hill townhouse goes beyond the condo alternative with three levels and a yard

Photos courtesy of Shannon Dupre at DDReps

September 20, 2024

For $3.25M, this compact Boerum Hill townhouse goes beyond the condo alternative with three levels and a yard

By Michelle Cohen

On a landmarked block in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill neighborhood, this historic property is a petite, three-story space (including a fully-finished, windowed cellar), with the same appeal–and outdoor space–as any of the city's covetable townhomes. Asking $3,250,000, 112 Nevins Street is newly renovated with stunning finishes, designer details, and modern amenities in its chef's kitchen and two bathrooms. The full-height rear glazing on the main floor overlooks–and opens to–an enchanted landscaped back garden.
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Distinctive Homes

Phase two of Greenpoint Hospital conversion begins, adding 311 affordable homes

Credit: Architecture Outfit and Magnusson Architecture & Planning

September 19, 2024

Phase two of Greenpoint Hospital conversion begins, adding 311 affordable homes

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Hudson Companies and St. Nicks Alliance on Wednesday, in collaboration with the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), broke ground on the second phase of Kingsland Commons, a transformation of the former Greenpoint Hospital campus into an affordable housing complex. Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) and Architecture Outfit, this phase includes an 18-story building with 311 permanently affordable units for extremely low- and very low-income residents, including formerly homeless individuals and families.
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Kellogg’s Diner reopens in Williamsburg with Tex-Mex-inspired menu

Photo by Evan Sung

September 18, 2024

Kellogg’s Diner reopens in Williamsburg with Tex-Mex-inspired menu

By Aaron Ginsburg

Williamsburg's beloved Kellogg's Diner is returning under new ownership with a revamped menu, offering classic diner fare with a Tex-Mex twist. A neighborhood landmark since 1928, Chef Jackie Carnesie will helm the diner's new chapter when it officially reopens this Friday. The 75-seat eatery has received a design refresh by Nico and Matthew Maddy, modernizing the space while preserving its historic charm. Located at 518 Metropolitan Avenue, Kellogg's will be open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with plans to offer 24-hour service in the coming weeks.
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Food & Dining

One Williamsburg Wharf launches sales, offering resort-style living from $710K

Renderings courtesy of Hayes Davidson

September 18, 2024

One Williamsburg Wharf launches sales, offering resort-style living from $710K

By Aaron Ginsburg

Sales officially launched this week at One Williamsburg Wharf, the first of five towers in an "urban resort-style" development taking shape along the Williamsburg waterfront. Developed by Naftali Group and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, the 22-story luxury condo tower features 89 "design-forward" residences and world-class indoor and outdoor amenities, including a rooftop pool deck that transforms into an ice-skating rink in the winter. Pricing begins at $710,000 for studio apartments.
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Celebrate 120 years of the NYC subway with a new exhibit and vintage train rides

60th Street Tunnel connection opening, 1955. New York Transit Museum NYCTA Photograph Unit Collection, 2005.48.270

September 16, 2024

Celebrate 120 years of the NYC subway with a new exhibit and vintage train rides

By Aaron Ginsburg

The New York Transit Museum is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the city's subway system with a new exhibit and vintage train rides. Debuting September 26, "The Subway Is..." explores how New York City's subway system has shaped its cultural identity and will showcase images and artifacts from the museum's collections. To coincide with the new exhibit, the museum is hosting four Inaugural Run Nostalgia Rides on vintage Lo-V subway cars from 1917, retracing the original route of NYC's first subway line.
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Construction to begin on Bedford Avenue protected bike lane in Bed-Stuy

Streetview of Bedford Avenue. © 2024 Google

September 11, 2024

Construction to begin on Bedford Avenue protected bike lane in Bed-Stuy

By Aaron Ginsburg

One of the most dangerous sections of Brooklyn's longest street will soon be safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Tuesday announced work will begin this week on a 1.5-mile protected bike lane from Dean Street to Flushing Avenue in Bed-Stuy, among other safety improvements, including new pedestrian islands and loading zones. Similar bike lane redesigns in NYC have led to a 21 percent drop in injuries, according to a press release.
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Coney Island Cyclone reopens after two-week shutdown

Photo courtesy of Philipp Potocnik on Unsplash

September 9, 2024

Coney Island Cyclone reopens after two-week shutdown

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Coney Island Cyclone is back in business after a mid-ride breakdown two weeks ago. The famous Luna Park coaster reopened on Saturday after passing a series of tests and getting approval from Department of Building (DOB) inspectors, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Policy

New York’s largest geothermal residential project tops out in Greenpoint

1 Java Street topping out, courtesy of David Joshua Ford. Rendering courtesy of Marvel.

September 9, 2024

New York’s largest geothermal residential project tops out in Greenpoint

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York's largest geothermal residential project has topped out on the Greenpoint waterfront. Located at 1 Java Street, the two-tower development features 834 rental units, a climate-resilient shoreline, and 13,000 square feet of retail space. Slated for completion in 2026, the all-electric project's sustainable features are expected to reduce annual carbon emissions from heating and cooling by 53 percent compared to traditional residential systems.
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Architecture And Design

For $1.65M, this Prospect Heights pre-war co-op can expand to hold a classic six

Photo credit: Joel Pitra @ DD Reps

September 6, 2024

For $1.65M, this Prospect Heights pre-war co-op can expand to hold a classic six

By Michelle Cohen

It's hard to avoid the word "classic" when describing this pretty pre-war co-op at 41 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights neighborhood. In an elegant residence known as Copley Plaza, the (currently) two-bedroom flat has the enviable bones befitting its Deco-era origins, with a floor plan that offers the flexibility of adding a third bedroom. The co-op, asking $1,650,000, has been renovated to reflect an airy, Scandinavian vibe, highlighted by understated luxuries like stone worktops and recessed lighting.
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Distinctive Homes

Brooklyn Public Library begins next phase of Central branch renovation led by Toshiko Mori

All images courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library

September 5, 2024

Brooklyn Public Library begins next phase of Central branch renovation led by Toshiko Mori

By Devin Gannon

Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday kicked off the next phase of the major renovation of its main branch. Led by renowned architect Toshiko Mori, the project at the Central Library includes an updated adult learning center, a new teen center, a restored collections area, and a renovated children's center. The first phase of the renovation, which wrapped up in 2021, added more light-filled, publicly accessible spaces, and a modernized career center.
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Architecture And Design

G train resumes full service after summer shutdown

Photo credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

September 3, 2024

G train resumes full service after summer shutdown

By Devin Gannon

After a summer-long shutdown, the G train is back. Tuesday marked the first morning of full service on the G train since the end of June, ending a nine-week partial closure of the 11.4-mile line. During the shutdown, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority replaced 1930s-era signal infrastructure with communications-based train control (CBTC), allowing trains to run closer together, improving the reliability and efficiency of the line.
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Transit

Dumbo rental opens lottery for 66 luxury apartments, from $3,105/month

Renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

August 30, 2024

Dumbo rental opens lottery for 66 luxury apartments, from $3,105/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A lottery opened this week for 66 middle-income apartments at a residential complex in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Vinegar Hill, next to Dumbo. Located at 218 Front Street, the Lightwell is a seven-story, two-building development offering residents brand-new luxury apartments designed to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,105/month for studios to $3,963/month for two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Everything you need to know about NYC’s Caribbean Carnival

Photo by Brian Lin on Flickr

August 30, 2024

Everything you need to know about NYC’s Caribbean Carnival

By Devin Gannon

New York City's West Indian-American Day Carnival and Parade returns to Brooklyn this Labor Day. The festival, which typically attracts over a million spectators, takes over a stretch of Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, celebrating the diversity of Caribbean culture with dancing, elaborate costumes, traditional music, and food.
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Events & Things To Do

Vintage bus festival rolls into Brooklyn Bridge Park

2019 Bus Festival. Photo by Filip Wolak, New York Transit Museum

August 29, 2024

Vintage bus festival rolls into Brooklyn Bridge Park

By Devin Gannon

Buses of a bygone era will be rolling into Brooklyn Bridge Park. The New York Transit Museum's annual Bus Festival takes place at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza on Sunday, September 8, bringing a collection of retro buses under the Brooklyn Bridge for transit buffs to explore.
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Events & Things To Do

Lottery opens for 90 mixed-income apartments at first Gowanus rezoning project, from $784/month

Rendering courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

August 27, 2024

Lottery opens for 90 mixed-income apartments at first Gowanus rezoning project, from $784/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery launched this week for 90 mixed-income apartments at the first residential project developed under the Gowanus rezoning. The two-tower rental at 420 Carroll Street includes 360 apartments, 25 percent of which are priced below market rate, commercial space, and a new public promenade along the Gowanus Canal. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, 100, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $784/month for studios to $3,298/month for three bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Coney Island Cyclone shut down indefinitely after mid-ride breakdown

Photo courtesy of Luna Park

August 26, 2024

Coney Island Cyclone shut down indefinitely after mid-ride breakdown

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Coney Island Cyclone has been closed indefinitely after a mechanical failure caused the iconic roller coaster to halt mid-ride. While the famous Luna Park coaster ascended to its drop on Thursday, an operator stopped the ride after noticing a damaged chain sprocket in its motor room, as reported by the Associated Press. The nearly century-old attraction is currently undergoing repairs and will reopen once the work is complete and the ride passes an inspection by the city's Department of Buildings (DOB), according to Luna Park.
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