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Oldest Surviving Synagogue in Borough Park Demolished Without Permits
Borough Park’s Jewish community is mourning the loss of the neighborhood’s first and oldest surviving synagogue after developers tore down the historic building on March 17.
Two Apartment Buildings to Replace Petite 19th Century Church on Williamsburg Corner
A small 19th century church in Williamsburg that was once used as a synagogue will be demolished and replaced by two four-story apartment buildings, if the new owner’s plans go ahead.
Coney Island Locals Voice Opposition to Gaming at Anti-Casino Panel
Coney Islanders Against a Casino, a group of residents who are doing all they can to oppose the proposed gaming center coming to the area, held an anti-casino panel and forum.
Support, Skepticism at Hearing on Exempting 250-Unit Developments From Environmental Review
A change to city rules that would allow certain residential developments to be built without going through the city’s environmental review process was largely met with support at a public hearing.
Construction Wrapping Up at Brooklyn Tower as Podium Facade Installed, Move-ins Happening
The skyline-altering 93-story, 550-unit SHoP-designed supertall looks a lot like its renderings.
The plan sure seems "controversial" if you only ask people who continuously advocate against any new housing unless it meets their impossible "affordability" standards - impossible by design, so they can continue to live in their low-rise neighborhoods and park their cars on the street for free. They got theirs, after all.
City Releases Detailed Plan for Controversial Housing Zoning ChangesI don’t see any mention of parking spaces.
Renderings of Affordable Gowanus Green Complex Show Elegant, Traditional DesignThis piece does not mention anything about the shuttle picking up customers/shoppers, only workers. Hope that is not the case.
Parking, Citi Bike, Food Hall, and Wi-Fi on the Shuttle: Renderings Revealed for Navy YardWhat can the developer do with this property as-of-right? It is annoying that this has been consistently left out of the reporting.
Local Pols Back Passionate Park Slopers Fighting for Affordability at Key Food Site