As Gowanus Rezoning Looms, City Designates Five Industrial Buildings as Historic Landmarks
The five are among the buildings local advocates has been pushing to landmark ahead of a proposed rezoning of the area.
A Modern Row House of Cedar and Zinc Replaces Wreck in Clinton Hill Historic District
A modern row house has taken the place of a deteriorating 19th century wood-frame dwelling in Clinton Hill.
LPC Tells Developer to Make a Stronger Argument for Proposed House on Empty Lot in Heights
A proposal for a new four-story, single-family house to be constructed on an empty lot in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District was temporarily shot down.
Residents Happy About Potential Landmarks in Gowanus, But Think More Can Be Done
Of the 16 people who provided testimony at the hearing, including representatives for the owners of four of the five properties, not one person spoke against designation.
These 5 Sites in Gowanus Will Go in Front of Landmarks Next Week
Locals and preservationists have been advocating for landmarking the buildings for years.
Landmarks OKs New Building Set to Rise Behind Historic Empire State Dairy in East New York
Recently landmarked after years of advocacy work by local preservationists, Empire State Dairy is noteworthy for its unusual architectural style and tile murals.
Bjarke Ingels Is Planning Rooftop Addition to St. George Tower Penthouse in Brooklyn Heights
The Copenhagen-born architect was at the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday morning with plans for a rooftop addition to the St. George Tower.
Demo Permits Filed for Historic Abolitionist House on Duffield Street in Downtown Brooklyn
In 2007, a brick building in Downtown Brooklyn with a connection to the abolitionist movement was saved from eminent domain. Now, in a shocking twist, it might be demolished.
Small Modifications to the Landmarked Interior at One Hanson Place Approved by LPC
At the LPC Tuesday morning, a representative from the architecture firm Archimaera laid out their plans for the massive ground floor space, which includes limited modifications to some of the built-in architectural furniture.
LPC Calendars Five Historic Industrial Buildings in Gowanus, Says Public Hearings Coming Soon
Each building represents the "best architectural examples of their type in the area," said LPC Chair Sarah Carroll.
