100 year old ad for apartments in Prospect Heights (Underhill and Vanderbilt)
Affordable housing in Prospect Heights, ad in the Brooklyn Eagle, October 1916. Note those rents are ANNUAL amounts.So, a one-bedroom apartment on Underhill and St. John rents for $30 a month (about...
View ArticleSigns 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 ArticleNew Years Eve 2017 Fireworks Brooklyn NY Grand Army Plaza Complete Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGsXRDVqyZo
View ArticleMulchfest!
The Prospect Heights Community Farm is accepting trees at 254 St. Marks Avenue, between Underhill Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue - Saturday, January 7th 10-12 12-2 Sunday, January 8th 10-12 12-2 For...
View ArticlePolice shooting in Prospect Heights, Jan 4 around 3:30 AM
http://abc7ny.com/news/man-shot-to-death-by-police-in-prospect-heights/1685367/
View ArticleFound Keys
A set of (what looks like house) keys was left on my railing on Sterling Place (between Vanderbilt & Underhill) about 2 days ago. Please contact me if you lost them.
View ArticleBig 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 ArticleThe Pintchiks properties shift into high gear.
https://commercialobserver.com/2017/01/landlord-michael-pintchiks-big-plans-for-retail-on-brooklyns-flatbush-avenue/
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...
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 ArticleI wonder how long it will be before Phoenix House sells 174 Prospect Place
Context: http://therealdeal.com/2016/02/22/greystone-prime-rok-to-convert-uws-rehab-center-to-condos/http://www.phoenixhouse.org/locations/new-york/prospect-place-community-residence/
View ArticleUpscale Mexican opens in former Chuko space
552 Vanderbilt at Deanhttps://www.google.com/amp/grubstreet.relaymedia.com/amp/2017/03/atla-calidad-opens-in-nyc.html
View ArticleMrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen
GRL'D CHZ PLZJuly 23, 2011- Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen launches at Dekalb Market, in Downtown Brooklyn.http://mrsdorseyskitchen.com/The how the where and perhaps the...
View ArticleBorder Crossers Training - Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 pm - Free
How do we have conversations about race or racism with our children? How do we develop a positive racial identity in our children?The PS 9 PTO, in cooperation with Border Crossers, is hosting a free...
View ArticleSpirited takes the place of Beast, then closes in less than 6 months
whynot_31 said: Fast forward to late 2013. After a great run, The Beast is for Sale: http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/18473572/638-Bergen-Street-Brooklyn-NY/--This discussion was created from comments...
View ArticleBrooklyn Union Temple (near GAP) begins hosting concerts
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/union-temple-of-brooklyn/
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.
View Article“KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” Immigration Workshop - Sunday, April 30 at 1:30 pm - PS 9...
The PS 9 PTO, in cooperation with CUNY’s Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR) Project and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, is hosting a free KNOW YOUR RIGHTS...
View ArticleProspect Heights CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Hello Neighbors!Prospect Heights CSA has recently opened up to new members. If you're not already aware, CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. In a CSA, a farmer partners with a community of...
View ArticleFAWNING OVER FAUN
We had a happy experience at FAUN (606 Vanderbilt) recently and in the interest of helping a new business I want to give it a plug. The food prepared by chef Brian Leth was inventive and memorable, as...
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