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    Landmark

    One of Bushwick’s Oldest Congregations Proposes Deal With Developer to Save Its Distinctive Church

    brooklyn architecture 855 bushwick avenue reformed church
    • Real Estate Market

    • Bushwick

    Dec 5, 2019 • 09:00am
    by Cate Corcoran

    The Reformed Church of South Bushwick's white clapboard Greek Revival church with steeple is a distinctive sight on Bushwick Avenue, harkening back to a time when the area was dotted with farms.

    The church is landmarked

    A Neighborhood Stalwart: The Sears Store in Flatbush

    2307 beverly road
    • Architecture

    • Flatbush

    Apr 8, 2019 • 10:00am
    by Suzanne Spellen (aka Montrose Morris)
    1

    Sears' Art Deco flagship in Flatbush was the bee's knees when it opened during the Great Depression, and now it's landmarked.

    It was one of the tallest buildings in the neighborhood

    Two Proposed Demolitions in Historic Brooklyn Heights Meet Opposite Fates

    181atlantic
    • Architecture

    • Brooklyn Heights

    Mar 6, 2019 • 09:00am
    by Craig Hubert

    Two projects in Brooklyn Heights went in front of the Landmarks Preservation Commission Tuesday morning, yielding contrasting results.

    They raised issues about context in historic districts

    Vacant Architectural Curiosities on Duffield Street Change Hands With Forest City Ratner Merger

    188 duffield street
    • Real Estate Market

    • Downtown Brooklyn

    Jan 23, 2019 • 09:00am
    by Susan De Vries

    Downtown Brooklyn's curious little row of survivors on Duffield Street has a new owner, at least in name.

    The early 19th century houses have stood empty for years

    Will the LPC Allow a 14-Story Hotel to Replace a Historic Building in Brooklyn Heights?

    186 remsen
    • Development

    • Brooklyn Heights

    Sep 20, 2018 • 10:00am
    by Craig Hubert
    4

    A developer is planning a 14-story hotel at 186 Remsen Street in Brooklyn Heights, known as the Franklin Building, but needs approval from the LPC.

    No demolition permits have been filed

    Locals Win Landmark Status for Two President Street Buildings in Carroll Gardens

    brooklyn landmarks
    • Architecture

    • Carroll Gardens

    Sep 18, 2018 • 11:04am
    by Craig Hubert

    This morning the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate two properties on President Street in Carroll Gardens.

    One is a former kindergarten designed in 1897

    Landmarks Extends Boerum Hill Historic District, Includes Quaint Row of Shops on Atlantic Avenue

    brooklyn landmarks historic district
    • Architecture

    • Boerum Hill

    Jun 26, 2018 • 01:27pm
    by Craig Hubert
    1

    This morning the Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously voted in favor of a proposed extension to the Boerum Hill Historic District.

    The extension has long been in the works

    After Outcry, LPC Alters But Presses Forward With Controversial Plan to Change Preservation Rules

    landmarks preservation commission
    • Architecture

      May 30, 2018 • 11:36am
      by Craig Hubert

      Will the changes streamline the application process or pave the way for development at the expense of historic preservation?

      Some commissioners call for another public hearing

      Businesses on Atlantic Avenue Want Out of Proposed Boerum Hill Historic District Extension

      • Architecture

      • Boerum Hill

      May 9, 2018 • 09:00am
      by Craig Hubert
      6

      Six owners on Atlantic Avenue, a portion of which is included in the proposed expansion, spoke out against their buildings being included.

      The majority were in favor

      Public Rips Proposed Changes to Landmarks Rules in Contentious Public Hearing Tuesday

      lpc rule changes landmarks
      • Architecture

        Mar 28, 2018 • 09:21am
        by Craig Hubert

        A majority of people spoke against the Landmark Preservation Commission’s proposed rule amendments at an unusually crowded and contentious public hearing Tuesday.

        The commission extended the deadline for written comment
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