A Prospect Park South Standalone With Garage and Three More to See, Starting at $2.495 Million
Our picks for open houses to check out on this warm weekend all happen to date from the turn of the last century.
‘Juneteenth Way’ Unveiled in Prospect Park as Restoration of Lefferts Historic House Kicks-Off
A tree-sheltered walkway in Prospect Park with benches newly emblazoned with the colors of the Pan-African flag was officially unveiled on Friday as "Juneteenth Way."
City Will Start Construction on New Brooklyn Bridge Bike Monday, June 21
The hotly anticipated new Brooklyn Bridge bike lane is slated for completion this fall, according to Mayor de Blasio.
Daily Links: Ferry Service Returns to Dumbo This Weekend After $4.7 Million Overhaul of the Pier
In the News
- Ferries Will Return to Dumbo Pier This Weekend [BP]
- City Scraps Plan to Convert Gravesend Schoolyard to Public Park [BP]
- Part Two of Brownsville Police Pull-Back Program Shows Success [The City]
- Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade Will Return in September [Gothamist]
- Man Dies After Falling Into East River at Domino Park [Gothamist]
- City Destroys Brooklyn Greenway During Construction Project [Streetsblog]
- Scratchbread Reborn as Gluten-Free Bakery in Williamsburg [Eater]
- Victor, a Mediterranean Gem, Could Help Revive Gowanus [Eater]
- Team Behind Williamsburg’s William Vale Hotel in Legal Dispute [TRD]
Know a Building You Think Should Be Preserved? This Class Will Show You How to Landmark It
If you have a historic building or neighborhood that you think is worthy of local designation but aren't sure how to start the process, the Historic Districts Council is offering some tips and tools as part of their Summer 2021 Preservation School.
Would You Rent This Windsor Terrace Two-Bedroom With Tin Ceilings, Laundry for $3,200?
This floor-through in an early 20th century Windsor Terrace row house has some fetching details on display, including built-ins, wood floors and tin ceilings.
Brooklyn Cyclones Say ‘Play Ball’ With Fun and Family-Friendly Promotional Nights
For the remainder of the season, kids can run the bases after Sunday games — a great option for parents who prefer their children to be exhausted at bedtime on Sunday evening.
Locals, Pols Say City Not Meeting NYCHA Repair Needs as Part of Gowanus Rezoning
Repair plans for Gowanus New York City Housing Authority buildings as part of the neighborhood’s controversial rezoning do not go far enough, according to elected officials and tenant leaders.
The Gigantic Warehouse Rising Next to IKEA Tops Out in Red Hook
The enormous fulfillment center being built next to IKEA in Red Hook is beginning to show its massive bulk.
Daily Links: Homeless and Hotels Say They’re Not Ready for Switch to Shelters
In the News
- NYC: 8,000 Homeless People to Be Moved From Hotels to Shelters [NYT]
- New York City Gets Another Major Marathon, in Brooklyn [NYT]
- One Willoughby Square Opens Its Doors in Downtown Brooklyn [BP]
- Eric Adams Failed to Disclose Co-Ownership of Prospect Heights Co-op [The City]
- Local NYC Bike Shops Are Out of Stock as Bikes and Parts Run Dry [Gothamist]
- Hotels Not Ready for the Homeless-to-Hotels Program to End [Curbed]
- Newkirk Plaza Seeks Owner to Take Responsibility for Rats, Neglect [Bklyner]
- Street Fair Returning to Park Slope’s 7th Avenue [Patch]
- City Council to Require Racial Equity Reports for Rezonings [TRD]
- Landlords Ask to Ditch Eviction Ban After Ending COVID Restrictions [TRD]
Renovated Slee & Bryson Semi-Detached in PLG With Sleeping Porch, Garage Asks $2.725 Million
This 1920s single-family has a lot to like: multiple exposures, original details, thoughtful renovations and a garage.
15 NYCHA Basketball Courts Will Get a Spruce-up for Summer
As part of its Safe Summer NYC initiative to combat gun violence, the NYPD is partnering with different groups to refurbish basketball courts across the city in public housing developments.
