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Landmarks OKs New Build for Vacant Park Slope Lot
The brownstone row house that previously occupied the site had to be torn down after years of deterioration.
Community Workshop Will Reimagine the Future of East New York Train Station
Community members and architecture students will brainstorm ideas for the transformation of LIRR Substation 2 into a community facility.
Brooklyn Gained One Individual Landmark and One Historic District in 2024
Except for a burst of action in June, 2024 was another relatively slow year for landmarking in Brooklyn.
Modern Building Honoring African Burial Ground to Transform New Lots Library
Slated for completion in 2028, the mass timber building was designed with input from locals and will include areas for learning and celebration.
At the New Hermès Store Going Up in ‘Burg, the Original Details Are Fake
Social media has been abuzz since the under-construction Brooklyn flagship of storied French luxury brand Hermès emerged from scaffolding in recent weeks.
Thank you for this detailed recap of the hearing on the Duffield Houses proposal, great coverage of the many complicated issues that were raised and discussed.
LPC Rejects Plan That Would Gut DoBro’s Duffield Street Houses for 33-Story TowerSuch a thoughtful renovation for a public purpose is a balm in these troubled times.
Conversion of Historic Sunset Park Police Precinct to School Nears CompletionI was a student at Erasmus 1971-1973. The original building was the guidance counselor's offices. Mr. Israel was principal in 1971 and Mrs. Oxman took of in 1972. Mr. Pollack was my guidance counselor and once of the assistant principal's. The pool was closed when I went there. Recently I have run into some former classmates (but the school was so large we did not know each other when there).
A Masterpiece of Education: Flatbush’s Erasmus Hall Academy and High SchoolWhy isn’t a setback required like with all other homes on the block? I can’t build 50 feet without one. Seems like double standard. 35 feet with a set back would be in keeping with willow place and make the block look less like a dead end facing a wall. It’s pretty now. The new design will make the block more dreary.
Condo Design for Heights Powerhouse Turned Garage Stirs Debate at LPC