CitiBike Finally Arrives
In Prospect Heights/Crown Heights, 17 new docking stations with ~25 bikes...
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What will actually happen to the former Capital One Building at 856 Washington
Despite several unfounded rumors (i.e. Trader Joe's), I can now confirm that this site has been purchased by a developer and financing is presently being sought for a multi-unit residential...
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556 Vanderbilt (near Dean) is becoming a vinyl and beer bar: "Bierwax"...
https://www.bierwaxnyc.com
View ArticleSWEET CHICK'S WORTH THE VISIT
Finally went to Sweet Chick corner of Carlton and Park Place (and Flatbush). Warmly welcomed by Wanda. Seats comfortable (unlike the ones shown in the pix at sweetchick.com which almost kept me away)...
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Lowerline bar coming to 794 Washington (near Sterling)
It is in the former location of the grilled cheese place, which we jabbered about here http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38266/mrs-dorsey-s-kitchen#latest
View ArticleCrownside
Crownside (formerly Bar Corvo) on Washington appears to have shut down. I never understood why the owners closed down Bar Corvo, which was very good and very popular, and replaced it with a less...
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Big garage on St. Marks (between Underhill and Vanderbilt) will become a 5...
Single story, brick. 278 - 292 St. Marks Avenue.It is a big lot. ....and will become a big building. The apartments will get lots of light as a result of the school yard across the street. 278 St....
View ArticleA walk back in time to 1990.
http://www.nytimes.com/1990/05/27/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-prospect-heights.html
View ArticleWhat's happening on the corner of Flatbush and Park?
Never posted here before but I live near the corner of Flatbush and Park and have been wondering what is going on there? It has to be a year now since the landlord kicked out all of the long-time...
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Mekelberg's is coming to 535 Carlton (at Dean) in Pacific Park
Mekelberg's has applied for a license to offer beer, wine and liquor for on-premises consumption at 535 Carlton Avenue (corner of Dean Street). The business will include a restaurant, and also sell...
View ArticleUnited Deli Washington EP
Thumbs up for the new awning.Thumbs down to the canvas banner.I noticed they started upgrading soon after the other deli down the block burned down.
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Midsize Supermarket planned for Underhill, near Pacific.
details: https://newyorkyimby.com/2017/12/supermarket-proposed-for-35-underhill-avenue-prospect-heights-brooklyn.html
View ArticleTrouble at the Meier Building
https://nypost.com/2017/12/26/neighbors-are-fed-up-with-crazy-lawyers-nonstop-screaming/
View ArticleElation. Shock. Devastation. Acceptance. McMuffins. The stages a McDonald's...
That old out of place Mcky D's on the edge of Vanderbilt and atlantic, one day last month was insta-torn down to the studs, raising hope that it would go away. But unfortunately, after what some...
View ArticleIslanders getting voted back onto their island.
There's no shortage of opinions on whether or not a sports stadium would thrive in brownstone brooklyn. But one school of thought that I always felt was missing was around this question: How many new...
View ArticlePARKING GARAGE ON STERLING NIGHTMARE
So, the parking garage on Sterling between Washington and Carlton has gone belly up with Marshall's notice posted and a complete uncommunicative, uncaring set of new owners. Can't get our car. (But...
View ArticleBar Sepia
Finally had a drink at Bar Sepia on Friday night. It's located on Underhill between Eastern Parkway and St. Johns. Very nice designed space with a small outdoor patio. Nice wine by the glass but with a...
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550 Vanderbilt (at Dean). Pacific Park, FKA Atlantic Yards
"Groundbreaking for 550 Vanderbilt is set to occur by the end of the year, with sales starting mid-2015."Source and more text:...
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731 Bergen (between Washington and Underhill)
At present, the lot is vacant: https://www.google.com/maps/search/731+bergen+brooklyn/data=!4m2!2m1!4b1?hl=enIn about a year or so, it will look something like this:"The two 40-foot-tall buildings have...
View Article599 vanderbilt under construction after nearly a decade
something new is coming - 599 vanderbilt (in between inaka and white tiger) put up construction boards on the retail space a few days ago. formerly los viejos amigos, it closed in 2009 and has been...
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406 Prospect Place
406 Prospect Place, the 1,113 square foot parcel of vacant land on the NE corner of Prospect and Grand, was sold to an entity called "Grand Prospect Group LLC" this past July. The sale price was...
View ArticleProposed Historic District - Prospect Heights Apartment House District
Posted: January 19, 2018 - 11:06am Landmarking BROOKLYN, NY, January 19 2018: The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council (PHNDC), The Cultural Row Block Association on Eastern Parkway...
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Signs of life at 816 Washington (at St Johns)
Longtime readers may recall that the former building at 816 Washington was completely destroyed by fire: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/33475/look-up-in-the-air-update-washingtonst-johns-fire/p1...
View ArticleA Shoe Grows in Brooklyn Coming to Prospect Heights!
" As you may know, we are sadly leaving our beloved space on 7th Avenue, but are very excited to start a new chapter in Prospect Heights (663 Vanderbilt Avenue between Park Place and St. Marks...
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516 Carlton (at Pacific) would like to become a bar.
The entity is named Carlton Street Rest One LLC. They seek a full liquor license.
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Woodwork on Vanderbilt now listed for lease.
http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20453995/583-Vanderbilt-Ave-Brooklyn-NY/ The ad states this is a key money sale, which often means that the existing operator has time left on their lease, yet wishes to...
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BKLYNER Bravely Reports on Vacant Vanderbilt Storefronts
https://bklyner.com/vacant-storefronts-on-vanderbilt-avenue/ Its mostly just cellphone pictures, and information gleaned from Brooklynian.
View ArticlePolice on St. Marks
Hello all, does anyone know why there are 2-3 black unmarked police cars sitting on St. Marks between Carlton and Vanderbilt Ave 24/7? Seems like they're planning on continuing for another month or so....
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30 Underhill (corner of Pacific) to become townhomes
At present, 30 Underhill is a one story warehouse of some sort: Brownstoner is reporting that in a few years, it will soon look like...
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