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New York City's newest historic districts are two well-preserved areas of homes in suburban Flatbush. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, which together include 247 freestanding homes built between 1894 and 1910, showcasing early 20th-century suburban architecture in the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles, or a mixture of the two. The most recent iteration of the districts includes minor boundary adjustments that exclude homes that do not share the same historic integrity as the rest of the district.
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Park Slope ‘pink house,’ now in a more muted hue, asks $5M

Photos courtesy of Russ Ross for The Corcoran Group

November 24, 2025

Park Slope ‘pink house,’ now in a more muted hue, asks $5M

For decades, the first thing passersby would notice about the otherwise stately townhouse at 233 Garfield Place was its facade, painted a shade referred to as "bright magenta" in a 2006 New York Times article. The bubblegum-hued exterior was updated in 2012 with one more in keeping with its historic brownstone neighbors. The four-story Park Slope home, configured as a triplex above a two-bedroom garden flat, is now on the market for $4,995,000.
no longer pink, but still pretty

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$108M restoration of Dumbo’s historic cobblestone streets is complete

Images courtesy of Matthew Lapiska/NYCDDC

November 20, 2025

$108M restoration of Dumbo’s historic cobblestone streets is complete

This week, the final brick was laid in the multi-year, $108 million restoration of Dumbo’s iconic cobblestone streets. The city’s Department of Design and Construction and the Dumbo Business Improvement District on Wednesday celebrated the placement of the last Belgian block at Anchorage Plaza, completing a six-year effort that restored 800,000 historic bricks across 26 blocks. The landmark project in one of Brooklyn's oldest neighborhoods also upgraded stormwater drainage, reduced combined sewer runoff into the harbor, added new bike lanes, and introduced the Pearl Street Plaza.
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Architecture And Design

November 19, 2025

Crown Heights co-op opens waitlist for Mitchell-Lama apartments, for sale from $19K

Here's a rare opportunity to own an affordable co-op in New York City. Applications are currently being accepted for waitlist spots for apartments at Crown Gardens, a Mitchell-Lama building in Crown Heights. Containing 240 middle-income homes, the unique 1970s development wraps around Nostrand Avenue and Carroll and President Streets. Qualifying New Yorkers can apply to purchase the apartments, which are priced, depending on household size, from $19,222 for a studio to $48,030 for a three-bedroom.
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The best new apartment buildings near Prospect Park

Photo of Prospect Park by Steven Pisano on Flickr

November 17, 2025

The best new apartment buildings near Prospect Park

With its 585 acres of woodlands, waterways, and meadows, Prospect Park is a serene escape in the heart of Brooklyn. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1860s, the public park is one of Brooklyn's most beautiful places to wander and connect with nature. As more renters and buyers prioritize access to green space, new residential developments have been popping up in neighborhoods around the park. For those looking to live near Brooklyn's Backyard, we rounded up the best new apartment buildings located within a mile of Prospect Park.
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A long-neglected Clinton Hill townhouse gets a total glow-up and a $5.5M ask

Photo credit: Hayley Ellen Day

November 14, 2025

A long-neglected Clinton Hill townhouse gets a total glow-up and a $5.5M ask

Built in 1899, the pale green wood-frame townhouse at 175 St. James Place has, for years, stood in a neglected state, leaving passersby to wonder what its fate would be. After a lengthy top-to-toe renovation, the three-story, single-family townhouse is dressed and ready for its 21st-century debut, asking $5,500,000. The 22-foot-wide home spans 4,500 square feet, along with a large private backyard.
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You can now check out artwork from the Brooklyn Public Library

Department of Transformation: Letters for the Future. All photos by Gregg Richards

November 6, 2025

You can now check out artwork from the Brooklyn Public Library

New Yorkers can now borrow artwork from the Brooklyn Public Library as part of a new program and exhibition. Curated together with the Department of Transformation, "Letters for the Future" celebrates the library as one of the few remaining “intellectual, creative, and civic commons still freely available" with work from over 40 artists. As part of the exhibition, on view through January 25, library cardholders can check out artwork, including paintings, sculptures, zines, and more, for a three-week period.
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Events & Things To Do

Ice skating under the Brooklyn Bridge is back this month

Images by Alexa Hoyer

November 4, 2025

Ice skating under the Brooklyn Bridge is back this month

One of New York City's most scenic ice skating rinks returns this month. Located under the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Roebling Rink opens November 24 through February 1, 2026. Tickets are now open for the new season, with admission starting at $16.
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Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

November 3, 2025

For $1.2M, this Park Slope brownstone co-op gets the top-floor perk of a private roof deck

Living on the top floor of a historic townhouse has its advantages and trade-offs. Atop a 20-foot-wide brownstone at 117 Park Place in Park Slope, this one-bedroom co-op is a walk-up, but a private rooftop terrace makes the climb worthwhile. Asking $1,175,000, the pre-war home has plenty of historic warmth, like a wood-burning fireplace, with modern updates for livability.
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This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

October 30, 2025

This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

This bright top-floor co-op at 570 Westminster Road, asking $599,000, has pre-war details and a creative layout that makes the most of its floor plan. The building may not have every modern amenity, but residents get a rare urban oasis in the form of a secret private garden with winding paths, shade trees, a gazebo, and seating.
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For $5M, be the first new owner of this historic Cobble Hill wood-frame home in 40 years

Photo credit: Andrew Brincka | DD Reps

October 29, 2025

For $5M, be the first new owner of this historic Cobble Hill wood-frame home in 40 years

There aren't many well-preserved wood-frame townhouses left in the city, and this circa 1842 home at 34 Bergen Street is a fine example. The two-family home hasn't changed hands in 40 years, though it has been lovingly updated by the current owners while retaining its original details. Asking $4,995,000, the four-story home in the heart of Cobble Hill offers outdoor space in the form of terraces and a backyard, and plenty of options for one- or two-family living.
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500-unit high-rise coming to Surf Avenue as first phase of Coney Island West plan

All renderings by IMC Architecture unless otherwise noted

October 29, 2025

500-unit high-rise coming to Surf Avenue as first phase of Coney Island West plan

The city this week revealed details for the first housing project under the Coney Island West development plan. Rybak Development will build a $350 million 28-story mixed-use tower with over 500 apartments on a city-owned parking lot on Surf Avenue, between West 21st and West 22nd Streets. The development of "Parcel A" kicks off Mayor Eric Adams' vision for this section of the neighborhood, west of the amusement district, which includes 1,500 new homes, new retail, and upgrades to the boardwalk and streetscape.
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Lily Allen’s Brooklyn townhouse is for sale for $8M

Photo credit: Hayley Ellen Day

October 28, 2025

Lily Allen’s Brooklyn townhouse is for sale for $8M

The celebrity news cycle is abuzz with the drama surrounding the breakup of singer Lily Allen and actor David Harbour (Hopper on "Stranger Things") after four years of marriage. Her just-released album gives voice to the star-crossed pairing and its demise–the New York Post calls it a "revenge album"–with the Carroll Gardens home at 381 Union Street symbolizing the blissful early days of the couple's brief union. Asking $7,995,000, the 22-foot-wide brownstone got a top-to-toe renovation by architect Ben Bischoff of MADE–and a not-for-everyone makeover by AD100 designer Billy Cotton.
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For $825K, a sweet South Slope co-op near Prospect Park

All photos courtesy of Russ Ross Photography for The Corcoran Group

October 23, 2025

For $825K, a sweet South Slope co-op near Prospect Park

Asking $825,000, this cozy two-bedroom apartment at 411 15th Street in South Slope sits just a block from Prospect Park, straddling the more high-end neighborhood to the north and quaint, suburban-like Windsor Terrace to the east. While compact, the co-op has a well-configured layout, outdoor space, and a lovely location.
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Adams unveils plan to transform ‘The Hole’ with new drainage system, 5,000 homes

Credit: Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

October 22, 2025

Adams unveils plan to transform ‘The Hole’ with new drainage system, 5,000 homes

A long-neglected, low-lying area on the Brooklyn-Queens border known as “The Hole” may finally be getting attention from the city. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $146 million investment in the area, also known as the Jewel Streets, to install a long-needed sewage system in the neighborhood, which regularly floods even after light rainfall. The plan also calls for a 17-acre city-owned site to become 1,400 housing units, a rezoning to unlock an additional 3,600 homes, and other flood-prevention infrastructure.
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For $2M, a Boerum Hill co-op with a colorful Scandi kitchen

All photos courtesy of Matthew Gordon Studio

October 22, 2025

For $2M, a Boerum Hill co-op with a colorful Scandi kitchen

This two-bedroom home at 320 State Street in Boerum Hill is a classic brownstone floor-through with northern and southern exposures. Asking $1,995,000, the top-floor apartment is the home of award-winning director Gregory Brunkalla, who brought color and European flair to the timeless Brooklyn co-op.
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Developer’s plan for 30-story tower behind row of 19th-century homes in Downtown Brooklyn is stalled for now

The Duffield Street Houses at 182-188 Duffield Street. Photo by Epicgenius on Wikimedia

October 22, 2025

Developer’s plan for 30-story tower behind row of 19th-century homes in Downtown Brooklyn is stalled for now

A developer's plan to build a 30-story tower behind a row of landmarked homes in Downtown Brooklyn has been sent back to the drawing board. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on Watermark Capital’s proposal for a glass and beige brick tower on a small lot behind the historic homes at 182-188 Duffield Street, four individual landmarks dating to the 1830s and 1840s. Commissioners and preservationists were skeptical of the proposal, which involves removing the rear facades of the four properties while combining the interiors to create a community space and a lobby for the 99-unit building behind them. The commission took no action on Tuesday and directed the developers to revise the design so it does not "overwhelm" the block's historic character.
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Photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

October 17, 2025

Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore

Asking $6,900,000, the graceful five-story Italianate brownstone at 261 Hicks Street on a picturesque Brooklyn Heights block embodies the neighborhood's historic elegance. Converted in 1969 to a three-family residence, the home spans 4,915 square feet of living space on five floors. The current owners occupy the top four levels with a garden-level flat below; optimize the home's rental potential, including a top-floor apartment, or convert the entire townhouse into a private mansion. Unlike many historic properties, the home's grand architectural details have been maintained, providing a dramatic frame for its 12 light-filled rooms.
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Path to profit: Why Jersey City condos are competing with Brooklyn brownstones

99 Hudson Street is the tallest building in New Jersey. There are over 780 condos across 79 floors; current availabilities start at $778,000. Photo courtesy of COA 99 Hudson, LLC

October 16, 2025

Path to profit: Why Jersey City condos are competing with Brooklyn brownstones

By Dana Schulz

I lived in New York City for 15 years and swore I’d never leave. But when my then-fiance and I found ourselves crammed into an Upper West Side studio (along with two rambunctious cats) when the pandemic hit, we knew we had to make a move. And when we came across a $2,600/month one-bedroom apartment in a brand-new luxury building in Jersey City—complete with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lower Manhattan skyline, two outdoor pools, barbecue grills, and a gym—we simply couldn’t resist.
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Brooklyn Mirage files for demolition following permit and financial issues

Credit: Chris Lavado

October 15, 2025

Brooklyn Mirage files for demolition following permit and financial issues

East Williamsburg's Brooklyn Mirage, the outdoor music venue that canceled its entire summer lineup amid permit issues and bankruptcy, may be closing permanently. As first reported by The Real Deal, the venue’s operator has filed full demolition permits for the roughly 32,000-square-foot venue, part of its larger Avant Gardner complex. The company filed for bankruptcy in August, citing “several months of financial distress," exacerbated by the Mirage’s failed reopening, scheduled for May following a major renovation and called off just hours before.
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Policy

Pacific Park gets new developers and $12M for affordable housing

Barclays Center & Pacific Park in 2020. Photo by CityLimitsJunction via WikiCommons

October 9, 2025

Pacific Park gets new developers and $12M for affordable housing

Pacific Park, Brooklyn’s years-long stalled megadevelopment, could finally move forward after securing new funding and a fresh development team. This week, Cirrus Real Estate and LCOR acquired the development rights to six Brooklyn rail yard sites at a foreclosure auction, after Greenland USA, the project’s former developer, defaulted on nearly $350 million in loans, as first reported by The Real Deal. The new developers have also contributed $12 million to an affordable housing fund, compensating for penalties that were not enforced against Greenland USA for failing to complete 876 affordable apartments by May 2025. The move represents a significant step forward for the project, which was launched more than two decades ago.
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$22M Cobble Hill brownstone is five floors of architectural perfection, from the wine cellar to the rooftop deck

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October 8, 2025

$22M Cobble Hill brownstone is five floors of architectural perfection, from the wine cellar to the rooftop deck

Built in the 1850s, the five-floor brownstone at 205 Clinton Street fits right in with its stately neighbors on an elegant, historic Cobble Hill block–but the home's interiors are in a league of their own. Reflecting a two-year renovation helmed by award-winning architect Mike Ingui, the 25-foot-wide townhouse has been completely rebuilt within its carefully-preserved frame, from the basement wine cellar and gym to four levels of outdoor space topped by a rooftop clubhouse and deck. An elevator takes you to all levels with hand-carved stairs and mezzanines in between. There's even full-service concierge parking. As the pricy neighborhood's biggest-ticket listing, if the townhouse sells for its stratospheric $22 million ask, it would be the third-highest sale in Brooklyn.
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For $950K, a condo with a terrace that puts the ‘green’ in Greenpoint

All photos courtesy of Russ Ross

October 7, 2025

For $950K, a condo with a terrace that puts the ‘green’ in Greenpoint

In an enviable spot just across from the wide green expanse of McCarren Park, this north Brooklyn condo at 607 Manhattan Avenue has an outdoor oasis of its own. In addition to thoroughly modern interiors, the one-bedroom home in Greenpoint, asking $950,000, offers 600 square feet of landscaped, private outdoor living.
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This $8M Dumbo condo with a private rooftop spa embodies penthouse living

Photos courtesy of Joel Pitra, DDreps and Eric Petschek

October 3, 2025

This $8M Dumbo condo with a private rooftop spa embodies penthouse living

Occupying the entire top floor of one of Dumbo's original loft conversions at 168 Plymouth Street, this iconic penthouse has everything a New York City trophy home should offer. With more than 3,000 square feet of interior living space, the three-bedroom condo, asking $7,995,000, is mansion-sized, but no suburban estate could match the sweeping Manhattan skyline, East River, and Manhattan Bridge views framed in its floor-to-ceiling windows. Two private terraces add outdoor living to the list of peerless penthouse perks.
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Sunset Park rental with bike storage hub opens lottery for 48 apartments, from $649/month

Credit: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

October 3, 2025

Sunset Park rental with bike storage hub opens lottery for 48 apartments, from $649/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 48 mixed-income apartments at a new mixed-use development in Sunset Park. Rising 14 stories at 201 25th Street, One Sunset offers contemporary residences and amenities, including New York City’s first secure indoor bike storage hub. New Yorkers earning 30, 60, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, with rents ranging from $649 to $3,640/month for one-bedrooms, $762 to $1,715/month for two-bedrooms, and $1,963/month for three-bedroom apartments.
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New York launches design competition for Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorial in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Ruth Bader Ginsburg at her confirmation hearing / R. Michael Jenkins, Congressional Quarterly. Courtesy of the Library of Congress

September 30, 2025

New York launches design competition for Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorial in Brooklyn Bridge Park