It was a big disappointment when the Brooklyn Co-Housing group had to walk away from its plans to take over the Carlton Mews project for financial reasons back in January. Good news though: The group has found a new home in Greenwood Heights. More specifically, we have learned that the Brooklyn Co-Housing went into contract in early March on the 40,000-square-foot former mattress factory at the corner of 19th Street and 8th Avenue. The group’s website has a sketch of the building posted and has been working with Ken Levinson, the architect from Carlton Mews, to carve out 29 separate co-op apartments along with common dining, guest and recreation areas. So far 15 households have come aboard. The closing should happen in early June.
Fort Greene Co-Housing Deal Falls Apart [Brownstoner] GMAP