We love getting scooped on our own stories! As several publications reported yesterday, The Brooklyn Flea has worked out a deal to set up shop in the historic Williamsburgh Bank building at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene this winter. The three-month, weekends-only residency kicks off on January 9th. As some readers will undoubtably be aware, the owners of the building had a tough time finding a large retail tenant given the landmarked status of the old bank interior so they’ve decided to turn it into an events space that will be known as Skylight One Hanson. We’re obviously thrilled, not only because of the space’s size, location and grandeur, but also because it will be the first time (other than an occasional Open House New York weekend) that the public has had unfettered access to view the architectural gem in many years. We’re planning on having vendors on the main floor, the mezzanine and the basement. And, yes, there will be food!
Brooklyn Flea finds new winter home in Fort Greene [Crain's]
Brooklyn’s Biggest Building Getting Popular Flea Market [NY Post]
Brooklyn Flea Moves Winter Market to One Hanson Place [NY Mag]
Brooklyn Flea Wintering in Brooklyn’s Prettiest Building [L Magazine]
Brooklyn Flea Moves To One Hanson Place [Gothamist]
W’burg Savings Bank to House the Brooklyn Flea [Racked]