Brooklyn

An all-electric, 30-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn launched a housing lottery this week for 98 middle-income apartments. Located at 89 Dekalb Avenue, the sustainable development features a smart glass facade, thoughtfully designed residences, and academic and office space for Long Island University. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,000/month studios to $4,376/month two bedrooms.
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283-unit affordable housing and cultural arts center moves ahead in Brownsville

Rendering by Aufgang Architects

July 11, 2025

283-unit affordable housing and cultural arts center moves ahead in Brownsville

A new all-electric development that will bring affordable homes and a cultural arts center to Brownsville is moving forward. City officials on Thursday announced that financing has closed for the Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) at 366 Rockaway Avenue. The project will include 283 affordable rental units for households earning between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income, with a mix of studio to three-bedroom layouts. The project will also feature a 28,000-square-foot cultural arts center with flexible performance, rehearsal, and studio space for community arts organizations. Construction will begin this month, with completion expected by December 2027.
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July 10, 2025

Bedford Avenue protected bike lane can be removed, judge rules

Part of a protected bike lane along Bedford Avenue in Bed-Stuy will be removed after a New York state judge said Mayor Eric Adams can move forward with a plan to get rid of three blocks of the lane. Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo on Wednesday gave the green light to the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to shift the lane from the curb to the center of the avenue between Willoughby and Flushing Avenues, according to Gothamist. Adams first announced the change in June after community backlash over collisions between cyclists and pedestrians, which prompted a lawsuit from street safety advocates to block the removal.
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Modern Fort Greene townhouse designed by David Adjaye for artist Lorna Simpson asks $6.5M

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July 9, 2025

Modern Fort Greene townhouse designed by David Adjaye for artist Lorna Simpson asks $6.5M

For the two decades since it rose at 208 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, this modern townhouse has been recognized as an important architectural addition to the streetscape. Asking $6,500,000, the four-story single-family residence is also home to a working artist's studio, making it a perfect model for creative Brooklyn living. As reported recently in the New York Times, Lorna Simpson, a renowned American photographer and multimedia artist with a current exhibition at the Met, and her husband, artist James Casebere, were looking for a place to live and create; after searching for a suitable space among the borough's historic brownstones, the pair hired British architect David Adjaye to design, from the ground up, a building that transcended the traditional amount of light free wall space.
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35 mixed-income apartments available at Gowanus luxury rental, from $946/month

Credit: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

July 7, 2025

35 mixed-income apartments available at Gowanus luxury rental, from $946/month

A housing lottery has launched for 35 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development on the border of Gowanus and Carroll Gardens. Located at 544 Carroll Street, the 17-story building offers townhouse-style living, spacious units, and a suite of upscale amenities at the intersection of two vibrant Brooklyn neighborhoods. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 110 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, with rents set at $2,621 for studios, $946 to $2,800 for one-bedrooms, and $1,123 to $1,758 for two-bedroom apartments.
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$2M Greenpoint duplex has a soundproofed music room and a private deck

Photo credit: Rachel Kuzma /Real Estate Productions for The Corcoran Group

July 1, 2025

$2M Greenpoint duplex has a soundproofed music room and a private deck

In the heart of Greenpoint near the Williamsburg border, this 1,658-square-foot duplex condo in the McCarren at 61 Engert Avenue has warmth, character, and a designer renovation. Interiors go beyond the standard drywall box on both floors, with the addition of loads of custom closet space, flexible bedrooms, and a soundproofed music room. Asking $1,999,000, the two-floor home also has the bonus perk of private outdoor space.
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70,000 new homes could be built along Interborough Express with zoning changes

View of the Bay Ridge Branch, which would be incorporated in the proposed Interborough Express. Adjacent to the Fort Hamilton Parkway station. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

June 27, 2025

70,000 new homes could be built along Interborough Express with zoning changes

More than 70,000 new homes could be built within a half-mile of the proposed Interborough Express (IBX) train line through land-use changes. Outlined in an analysis released Thursday by the New York Building Congress, and first reported by the New York Times, implementing land use changes could lead to the development of tens of thousands of new homes within a 10-minute walk of the 19 stops along the 14-mile light rail line, with the potential to exceed 100,000 units over a decade. However, these changes would face many obstacles, as the IBX will run through diverse neighborhoods with varying residential densities and local willingness to welcome new homes.
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The spirit of Wimbledon comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park

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June 26, 2025

The spirit of Wimbledon comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park

New Yorkers can experience the thrill of Wimbledon in full floral fashion at Brooklyn Bridge Park this July. "The Hill in New York" returns from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, offering a chance to watch the tennis tournament in an English garden–inspired setting, with the Brooklyn Bridge and NYC skyline as iconic backdrops. Presented by the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club and Brooklyn Bridge Park, the event kicks off on July 11 with a free opening concert by Rita Ora, followed by screenings of the ladies’ singles and gentlemen’s doubles finals on July 12, and the ladies’ doubles and gentlemen’s singles finals on July 13. Admission is free via an online ballot, which is open through July 1.
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Events & Things To Do

This $4M Park Slope brownstone has a backyard big enough for a vegetable garden

Photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

June 26, 2025

This $4M Park Slope brownstone has a backyard big enough for a vegetable garden

On the market for the first time in over 50 years, this two-family townhouse at 744 Carroll Street may not be sporting a brand-new re-do, but it's more than ready for classic Park Slope brownstone living. Asking $3,995,000, the 3,700-square-foot home currently offers a garden apartment with a triplex above (with capacity to build an additional 1,700 square feet). Interiors have been well-kept, retaining their graceful original architectural details; the home's standout feature, however, may be an extra-long backyard with winding stone paths, secluded gathering spots, and a vegetable garden.
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June 25, 2025

For $2.9M, this updated Bed-Stuy brownstone has a private rooftop sun deck

Outdoor space is a rare commodity in the city; a leafy backyard or a roof deck adds a coveted dimension to warm-weather living. This four-story townhouse at 271 Decatur Street in Stuyvesant Heights has both. Asking $2,895,000, the historic townhouse has a two-part stoop and a detailed, ornate facade. Inside, a 21st-century renovation reflects modern design choices.
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A ‘mini forest’ has arrived on the Williamsburg waterfront

Images courtesy of NYC Parks / Daniel Avila

June 19, 2025

A ‘mini forest’ has arrived on the Williamsburg waterfront

A neglected stretch of the Williamsburg waterfront just got "spruced" up. NYC Parks unveiled a new "mini forest" at North Fifth Pier and Park this week, transforming an empty lot into a fully formed forest ecosystem with mature trees, wildflowers, stones, and more. The new green space, designed to beautify the area, improve air quality, and help protect against flooding, is inspired by "Miyawaki pocket forests," a Japanese planting method that adds dense clusters of native trees to compact urban spaces. In 2024, New York City's first-ever mini forest was planted on Roosevelt Island.
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Architecture And Design

Spend summer days on the wide front porch of this historic $6.5M Flatbush home

Photos courtesy of Allyson Lubow Photography

June 18, 2025

Spend summer days on the wide front porch of this historic $6.5M Flatbush home

From an enviable corner lot in Brooklyn's historic Flatbush neighborhood, this Colonial Revival mansion at 1221 Albemarle Road is the embodiment of an invitation, promising lazy summer days and an all-season refuge that has stood since 1904. Designed by architect William C. Lauritzen, the six-bedroom home, asking $6,500,000, has retained the best of its original interior details, while a careful restoration has bestowed what amounts to a clean slate for the 21st century.
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One Domino Square penthouse sells for $7.45M, a new sponsor sale record for Williamsburg

Photo courtesy of Evan Joseph

June 17, 2025

One Domino Square penthouse sells for $7.45M, a new sponsor sale record for Williamsburg

There's a new sponsor sale record for Williamsburg. A duplex penthouse at the new waterfront development One Domino Square is under contract for $7,450,000, developer Two Trees Management announced on Monday. The deal takes the priciest sponsor sale title from neighboring project One Williamsburg Wharf, which had a penthouse asking $7,200,000 enter contract in December.
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Two areas of historic suburban Flatbush could be landmarked

Proposed Beverley Square West Historic District. Photo credit: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

June 17, 2025

Two areas of historic suburban Flatbush could be landmarked

Two well-preserved areas of historic suburban Flatbush could become New York City’s newest landmarked districts. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the proposed Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, which together include 247 freestanding homes built between 1894 and 1910. The houses exemplify early 20th-century suburban architecture in Flatbush, like Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, or a mixture of the two.
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For $3.2M, this renovated Bed-Stuy home is a brownstone lover’s dream come true

Photo courtesy of Hailey Ellen Day

June 17, 2025

For $3.2M, this renovated Bed-Stuy home is a brownstone lover’s dream come true

If you're looking for the ideal Brooklyn brownstone, this fine example in Bed-Stuy at 757 Putnam Avenue checks all the boxes, from charming curb appeal to a top-to-bottom renovation that doesn't erase the home's rich history. Asking $3,195,000, the two-family townhouse includes a renovated garden flat with two bedrooms and garden access for rental income or use as a guest suite.
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New Crown Heights rental opens lottery for 55 affordable apartments, from $933/month

Renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

June 17, 2025

New Crown Heights rental opens lottery for 55 affordable apartments, from $933/month

Applications are now being accepted for 55 affordable apartments in Crown Heights. Located in the southwestern section of the neighborhood, Botanica is a brand-new 17-story rental near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which start at $933/month for one-bedrooms and go up to $3,010/month for two-bedrooms.
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Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade returns to the boardwalk on Saturday

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June 16, 2025

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade returns to the boardwalk on Saturday

The colorful, sea-inspired Mermaid Parade splashes back onto the Coney Island boardwalk this weekend for its 43rd year. Hosted by the nonprofit Coney Island USA, the beloved event is the nation's largest art parade, drawing around 5,000 participants in hand-crafted, sea-themed costumes and elaborate floats. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m., rain or shine.
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In heart of charming Greenpoint, a new rental launches leasing, from $4,500/month

All images courtesy of Witold Brend

June 13, 2025

In heart of charming Greenpoint, a new rental launches leasing, from $4,500/month

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Leasing has kicked off for a new apartment building on the quieter, northern stretch of Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. Located between Green and Freeman Streets, 1024 Manhattan Avenue rises seven stories and contains 31 apartments. Pricing starts at $4,500/month for a one-bedroom apartment.
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New Developments

Brooklyn Tower relaunches sales, with studios from $965K

Photo credit: Evan Joseph

June 10, 2025

Brooklyn Tower relaunches sales, with studios from $965K

Nearly a year after Silverstein Properties took control, Brooklyn Tower has relaunched sales, with a new marketing team and a new address. The supertall skyscraper at 85 Fleet Street (formerly 9 Dekalb Avenue) first launched sales in 2022 but struggled to make much headway, with just 23 of the 143 condos sold to date. Now, with Corcoran Sunshine leading sales efforts, listings at the tower are once again live, with condos priced from $965,000 for a studio.
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52-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 178 apartments, from $1,793/month

Renderings courtesy of NQS Creative

June 9, 2025

52-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 178 apartments, from $1,793/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 178 mixed-income apartments in a new residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn. Rising 52 stories at 589 Fulton Street, The Brook is one of the tallest buildings in the borough, offering apartments with views in every direction. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the affordable units, priced from $1,793/month studios to $4,250/month two bedrooms.
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Flatbush Avenue overhaul includes center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands

A rendering of the Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal at Flatbush Avenue and Fourth Avenue. Images courtesy of NYC DOT

June 9, 2025

Flatbush Avenue overhaul includes center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands

New York City has proposed new center-running bus lanes along parts of Flatbush Avenue to improve safety and speed up service on one of the city’s most dangerous corridors. Unveiled Friday by the Department of Transportation (DOT), the project would convert two center car lanes into bus lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza, better serving the nearly 70,000 daily bus riders who currently face average speeds of under 4 miles per hour—about the same speed as walking. The plan also includes pedestrian islands with covered public seating, shorter crossing times, and updated curb regulations to support local businesses.
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This $899K co-op in a former Clinton Hill mansion reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian grandeur

Credit: Allyson Lubow for The Corcoran Group

June 6, 2025

This $899K co-op in a former Clinton Hill mansion reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian grandeur

In addition to being in the heart of historic Clinton Hill, this one-bedroom co-op sits on the neighborhood's "mansion row," as one of 11 units in a converted 1870s limestone mansion at 269 Clinton Avenue. Asking $899,000, the apartment has pre-war charm in full effect, with well-maintained original details throughout.
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$8.9M restoration of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Arch is complete

Photos courtesy of NYC Parks / Malcolm Pinckney

June 6, 2025

$8.9M restoration of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Arch is complete

A Brooklyn icon has been restored. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza reopened on Thursday following a $8.9 million renovation, the city's Parks Department and the Prospect Park Alliance announced. The two-year project replaced the arch's roof, cleaned and replaced the brick and stone structure, repaired interiors, including the cast-iron spiral staircase, and added new lighting. The landscape surrounding the arch was also revitalized with new plants, trees, paving, and an accessible curb cut.
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Architecture And Design

June 3, 2025

Brooklyn Heights’ iconic Hotel Bossert sells for $100M, to become apartments

A historic Brooklyn Heights hotel once dubbed the "Waldorf-Astoria of Brooklyn" has sold for $100 million, with plans to convert the storied property into residences. The iconic Hotel Bossert, located at 98 Montague Street, was acquired by real estate investment and development firm SomeraRoad, according to city records registered Wednesday and first reported by Crain's. In a statement to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the firm said it "plans to honor the property’s rich history and to restore and reopen the building as residences."
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Real Estate Trends

Bjarke Ingels unveils cascading concrete tower with 1,000 apartments along the Gowanus Canal

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June 3, 2025

Bjarke Ingels unveils cascading concrete tower with 1,000 apartments along the Gowanus Canal

It's going to be BIG. Architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) this week unveiled designs for a 1,000-unit mixed-use tower at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, expected to be the largest building in the neighborhood. Situated along the canal, the concrete-clad building will take a horseshoe shape and rise 27 stories in a series of cascading volumes. The u-shape design opens towards the canal, where a park and esplanade will offer public open space and flood protection.
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Artist Isolina Minjeong’s Downtown Brooklyn ground murals feel like ‘quiet blessings’

Images courtesy of DBP

June 3, 2025

Artist Isolina Minjeong’s Downtown Brooklyn ground murals feel like ‘quiet blessings’