Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Homeowners Protest Short-Term Rental Law
Popular stories on Brownstoner this week include an affordable housing lottery in Crown Heights and a Midwood house on the market.
Homeowners say the new law has cost them bookings and essential income. Many now back Intro 1107, which would ease the restrictions. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann
Brooklyn Homeowners Rally Against Short-Term Rental Law
Dozens of New Yorkers rallied on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall this week to support a new bill that would ease the city’s strict short-term rental regulations. The legislation aims to roll back key provisions of Local Law 18, which hosts say has devastated their incomes and made it nearly impossible to rent out their homes on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Crown Heights With $933 Units
An affordable housing lottery has opened for a new 17-story development on Crown Heights’ Carroll Street, dubbed The Botanica. The building — one of a handful of new towers rising or planned for an area just east of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden thanks to some controversial rezonings — includes a playground, gym, and rooftop terrace.
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A Boerum Hill Row House and More to See, Starting at $1.59 Million
Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Boerum Hill, and Bay Ridge. They range in price from $1.59 million to $4.85 million.
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Park Slope French Flat With Three Bedrooms, Roof Deck Asks $1.95 Million
It’s on the pricey side, but this Victorian flat in the Park Slope historic district has a roomy layout, high ceilings, vintage woodwork, and 1.5 bathrooms. Other perks include a private roof deck and low monthly maintenance.
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Midwood Charmer With Mantel, Built-ins, Garage Asks $1.885 Million
In estate condition, this early 20th century Midwood house will need a bit of attention, but the standalone is spacious and has original details, a private driveway, and garage. At 1021 East 24th Street, it is being sold as is. The listing photos show wood floors — and potentially more hiding under wall-to-wall-carpet — wainscoting, built-ins, a fireplace, and leaded glass windows.
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