What the intersection of Flatbush and Atlantic was like in 1971
A short video:http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/16/arts/design/aldo-tambellinis-atlantic-in-brooklyn-chronicles-a-grittier-time.html?_r=0
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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:...
View ArticleHungarian folk party on Dean Street this Saturday
Hungarian Folk Dance Party mind-blowing fiddlersSat. 10/24Életfa & Fényes in rare local TáncházViolin:Claire Bright, Joska Horvath & Jake Shulman-Ment3-string viola:George Kalan & Joseph...
View ArticleVolunteer with Friends of the Berms - Sat. Nov 7
Want to meet neighbors and help beautify your community? Come join with Friends of the Berms on Saturday, Nov 7 (10 AM - Noon) for cleaning and greening of the park areas (berms) that surround Grand...
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Years later, 810 Washington (at St John's) finally emerges from the past as a...
notsayin said:A reliable source tells me a local merchant is looking at 810 Washington (the big grey storefront on the corner of St Johns shown above) for a new Venezuelan restaurant.Interior shown...
View ArticleWhat's going on next to Soda Bar on Vanderbilt?
Does anyone know what's opening next to Soda Bar? The place has been under renovation for a while, I peeked inside today and it looks like retail. I asked a group of people standing outside if they...
View ArticleSix-Week Introductory Training in Mindfulness in Prospect Heights - Starts...
Six-Week Introductory Training (S.I.T) in Mindfulness:Mindfulness is key to reducing suffering, increasing well-being and resiliency, and recognizing our natural wisdom. It is an amazing tool for...
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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....
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Brightly colored retail space available (by Thor Equities) on Atlantic Ave -...
Every time I'm on Atlantic on my way to Betty for their amazing valrhona chocolate cake, I see the 4 brightly painted buildings on the north side of the street between 3rd and 4th Aves still not rented...
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The cute gift shop at 760 Washington (Color Brooklyn) is closing.
http://stewartstanddesignstore.comI've heard it is to close after the holiday shopping season, so perhaps Dec 31st.It opened in the summer of 2013:...
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85 Eastern Parkway to get an additional 8 stories
As seen above, the building is presently six stories. It has filed an application to receive an additional 8.8 + 6 = 14 stories. This will make it about as tall as nearby Turner Towers, 135 Eastern...
View ArticleAaron Copland grew up on Dean Washington
Arguably the most famous resident of Prospect Heights of all time in Aaron Copland. He lived on Washington & Dean in what is now a yellow brick Scarano building. I found a link about his...
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Milk Bar on Vanderbilt is now For Sale
620 VanderbiltThey'd like $650k in key money. I assume the lease is additional and separate. http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/19515834/620-Vanderbilt-Avenue-Brooklyn-NY/
View ArticleIntersection: Prospect Heights, starting October 7, 2015
The urbanists of Prospect Heights are busy!Quote:"A year ago, I thought to myself, “it’s time to go back to the supermarket!” Not just any supermarket. No – a supermarket on Vanderbilt Avenue in...
View Articlenew restaurant (!?) for corner of Dean and Underhill
http://www.onehansonplace.com/2011/03/dean-street-restaurant-will-have.html#comments looks like they also have a permit for a sidewalk cafe.
View ArticleAmple Hills Ice Cream has national aspirations
http://www.businessinsider.com/ample-hills-creamery-raises-money-to-build-a-factory-and-expand-2015-11The front of the house may be quaint, but the back of the house ain't.
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Plans for City-owned Parking Lot at 530 thru 542 Dean Street?
This morning, as I almost got swiped by a car pulling into the City-owned parking lot at 530 thru 542 Dean Street (between Carlton and 6th Ave), I wondered if the City has plans to put affordable...
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