A Magnificent Home for the Disadvantaged Boys of Early 20th Century Brooklyn
St. Vincent’s established its first home in 1869 but by the turn of the century was running out of space.
Charming Sunset Park Co-op With Woodwork, Built-ins, Flex Dining Room Asks $599K
An attractive apartment in a 1912 Finnish co-operative a block away from Sunset Park nicely balances preserved woodwork with modern improvements.
Sofreh’s Nasim Alikhani Shares a Recipe for Koufteh Ghelgheli
These small meatballs with carrots and potato are from Isfahan, a city in central Iran.
A Long Life Reflected in Sofreh’s Dishes
The dishes at the Prospect Heights Persian restaurant were culled from many sources and perfected over a long period of time.
Daily Links: City Creates New Program to Help Fight Alarming Instances of Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn
In the News
- Bushwick Councilman Resigns Seat in Move to Freelancers Union [BP]
- Carroll Gardens Library to Close From February to Mid-March [PMFA]
- Williamsburg School Bus Crash Leaves 15 Injured [amNY]
- Mayor Launches Program to Combat Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn [Greenpointers]
- Study Says Brownsville and Boerum Hill Most Unsafe School Zones [BK Reader]
- New Baja-Style Carne Asada Taco Shop Breezes Into Bushwick [Eater]
- Bar Goto Expands to Park Slope This Week [NYM]
- Minimal, Modern Bed Stuy Loft Combines IKEA Staples and Pops of Color [AT]
- Developers Pursue Approvals for Residential Project in Vinegar Hill [NYY]
- Four-Story Residential Building Coming to East 28th Street in Flatbush [NYY]
From the Forum: Putting Up a Construction Fence on a Neighboring Property
Homeowners have noticed that a neighbor has applied for a permit that would include installing a construction fence in the backyard.
Park Slope Brownstone With Ornate Mantels Near Prospect Park Asks $2.5 Million
A well-preserved brownstone in Park Slope has exposed woodwork, exceptionally ornate mantels on the parlor level and a steel deck with steps to the garden.
Daily Links: Following Chapter 11, Red Hook Fairway Could Close as Soon as May
In the News
- Examining How Police Bullets Shattered a Bed Stuy Family. Twice [NYT]
- Byford’s Departure Threatens Brooklyn Bus Redesign: Advocates [BP]
- Residents Want to Reclaim Williamsburg Park From Smorgasburg [BP]
- PLG Tenants Sue Landlord for Allegedly Illegal Gas Hook-up [Gothamist]
- Red Hook Workers Fret Over Fairway Fate [The City]
- Supporters of Bed Stuy’s Black Lady Theatre Won’t Simply Walk Away [Bklyner]
- New Condo Building Coming to Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg [NYY]
- Four-Story Mixed-Use Building Coming to Strauss Street in Brownsville [NYY]
HDC’s ‘Six to Celebrate’ Highlights Proposed Historic Districts in East Flatbush and Center Slope
The architectural character of two Brooklyn neighborhoods is getting attention, thanks to the Historic Districts Council.
Michelle Williams, Tommy Kail Buy Brooklyn Heights Townhouse for $10.8 Million
The actress Michelle Williams and her partner, theater director Tommy Kail, join a long list of celebrities in the neighborhood.
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 20 Units in Bushwick, Starting at $2,150 a Month
Of the affordable apartments that are available, there are seven studios and 13 two-bedroom units.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Condo in Cobble Hill, a Standalone in Kensington
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Park Slope brownstone with some modern updates, an Art Deco co-op in Flatbush and a limestone in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
