Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Tower Proposed for Landmarked Church

Locals Push Back on 27-Story Tower Planned for Historic Fort Greene Church

After more than a year of speculation about the future of the landmarked Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church in Fort Greene, plans are now clear: The owners want to use the church’s shell as the base of a 27-story, 240-unit apartment tower that would rise beside the iconic Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower.

On Wednesday, the development team presented the proposal to Community Board 2’s Land Use Committee, outlining plans to convert the early 1930s neo-Gothic church at 144 St. Felix Street into a high-rise residential building. While some support was signaled for the project, it was largely met with criticism from locals and board members, an attendee told Brownstoner.

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Iconic Brooklyn Heights Mid-Century Modern House Seeks Rooftop Addition

At least one local objects to a rooftop addition proposed for an iconic Brooklyn Heights mid-century modern townhouse on Willow Place.

An application to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to build a terrace and rooftop addition on top of 48 Willow Place was on the agenda to be discussed at the Tuesday, November 5 meeting of Community Board 2. An LPC hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25.

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens Limestone With Elaborate Woodwork Asks $2.25 Million

There is plenty of woodwork to drool over in this early 20th century row house. Fretwork, wainscoting, moldings, a pier mirror, window seats, and more are all to be found — and all those details appear to have been lovingly cared for. At 173 Rutland Road in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, the house hasn’t changed hands since the 1970s, so while a new owner can expect a few upgrades might be needed there is plenty of period charm in place.

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Midwood Studio With Dressing Room, Deco Details Asks $1,950 a Month

This Midwood studio in a 1930s building comes in at under $2,000 and has a bit of extra space with a foyer, separate kitchen, and dressing room. An arched doorway, parquet floors, and vintage tile bring out its Deco-era character.

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A Crown Heights Row House and More to See, Starting at $999K

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and West Midwood. They range in price from $999,000 to $5.6 million.

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