Boerum Hill

A growing family needed functional furniture and help getting books and art out of storage and onto walls.

The city is reaching out to Boerum Hill residents to find out what they want to see in two new 100 percent affordable housing developments planned for city-owned parking lots.

A unit in the Ex-Lax building, an early 20th century former factory and local landmark, had not been updated since the enormous six-story structure was converted to residential use four decades ago.

A new pizzeria exclusively baking Detroit-style pies, made in a rectangular pan and known for their focaccia-like crust and Wisconsin cheddar cheese topping, will be opening its doors on Smith Street in Boerum Hill this summer.

The three-story, 19th century brick row house had been recently upgraded and updated by a developer, and the interior was stark, bright, and nearly all-white, with high-gloss finishes.