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Unsurprisingly, the house at 1000 Union will be torn down. (Near Franklin)
whynot_31 on June 25
I am back
patsy miele kirk on June 25
Congrats, Daniel Melamed, you are the first landlord charged. 1578 Union (near Troy)
whynot_31 on June 25
The Repurposing of the Armory at Bedford and UNION
whynot_31 on June 25
Join us for our Grand Opening July 1st! Capoeira & Community Yoga!
Movementstudio on June 25

167 Rogers (aka 764 St. Johns) got flipped and is now Manhattanville Coffee.

167 Rogers (aka 764 St. Johns).

[Dated, now incorrect info: This location would like to become a bar. They'd like a full liquor lic. They are going to talk about it on June 2nd, to the CB8 SLA Committee. The Proprietor is the owner of Little Zelda's, aka Mike DeZalas]

2.8K views 28 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 19Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Writing coach for Crown Heights public school literacy program
Volunteer with Behind the Book, a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our innovative programs, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms, where they guide students in creating their own writing and art projects based on the theme of the author's book.

No experience or training is ...

24 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Behind_the_Book May 19 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Saturday morning, May 20: the Brooklyn half marathon
Lots of sweaty people dressed in shorts as well as traffic issues. http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/airbnb-brooklyn-half

131 views 2 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 19Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
8 - 24 Ford Street, between Carroll and Crown

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Shallow's Cafe - 340 Rogers (near Sullivan)

The small storefront with the blue awning (BDF Supplies) has filed an application for an initial kitchen inspection, and will become known as Shallow's Cafe.

http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown%20Heights/48503

1.4K views 30 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 17Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The 2017 Kingston Avenue Festival: May 20th

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295 Montgomery Street
This address is between Bedford and Rogers Avenues. While I was walking down this block last night, I saw this newly constructed building. It apparently is already occupied. According to StreetEasy: BUILDING FACTS Facts Built in 0 Building Class C0 District Community District 309City Council District 35Police Precinct 71 Documents and Permits 7 documents and permits Rentals Listings 4 active rentals ($2,424 avg price) 2 previous rentals ($37 ...

50 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 17Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Tendenci Clothing store for 796 Franklin Avenue (at EP)
Formerly the site of Yogu Moo Sign went up today. The people putting up the sign said it is going to be a clothing store.

Part of me suspects that they have not taken down the Yogu Moo sign because their ladder is too short.

4.1K views 40 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 17Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Domo Taco, 733 Franklin Ave
This discussion was created from comments split from: Cool Pony leaves 733 Franklin. Next up: Yet another Mexican restaurant.

1.1K views 15 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 16Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Here comes 1515 Bedford, at Lincoln
The demolition of the theater/church that previous occupied this lot was discussed on this thread: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/26049/big-building-on-northeast-corner-of-lincoln-pl-and-bedford&nbsp#Item_95

This thread follows the construction of the new building.

Here are pics of the new building. Mix use building, residential and community facility.10 story over cellar, approximately 110,000 sf and 114 residences. (old rendering)

2.5K views 49 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 15Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Another Surprise Homeless Shelter in East Flatbush
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170512/east-flatbush/110-bed-homeless-safe-haven-kingsboro-clarkson-avenue DeBlasio, going above and beyond in making sure that all nieghborhoods are doing their fair share for the homeless...

100 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 15Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The Big 18 developments in western Crown Heights Whynot_31 won't stop talking about
As readers are likely aware, I use Brooklynian.com to jabber about the demographic changes occurring in western Crown Heights, which I define as being west of Nostrand. If you live east of Nostrand, I have nothing against the area where you live...Here's my list: 1. At Bedford and Lincoln, a large apartment building is now being ...

1.4K views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 14Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
705 - 711 Franklin Avenue recently changed hands for $12M

https://a836-acris.nyc.gov/DS/DocumentSearch/BBLResult

Borough:  BROOKLYN / KINGS
Block: 01231
Lot:  0001       Unit:  N/A
Date Range:  To Current Date
Document Class: ...

949 views 11 comments 0 points    Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 14Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The Spring 2017 gathering: Wednesday, May 10th
We are unlikely to get a big turnout, but I am willing to create a Spring gathering. I am thinking Wednesday, May 10th at the Union St Pub. NE corner of Union and Franklin. 8 PM.

237 views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mugofmead111 May 12Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Ramen probably not coming to 727 Franklin Avenue (near Domo Taco)
The storefront formerly occupied by Lily and Fig and then Guayaco, has plans to become a ramen place.Here's the past: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/45909/a-restaurant-guayaco-food-rollas-is-coming-to-the-former-lily-and-fig-bakery-space-on-franklinThe future seems to involve a place that will have 47 seats, serve ramen, and beer and wine.The owners are T&C Izakaya. I have no idea what the name will be, yet

2.3K views 20 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Marco555 May 12Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The annual Lubavitch children's parade May 14
If you are up early on May 14, it is worth stopping by to see this event.

60 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 11Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
746-750 Nostrand, former Black Lady Theater, Sold at Auction
This building which dominates Nostrand Avenue between Park Place and Sterling was most recently used as theater. It was owned by Judge John Phillips and has been vacant for years. In years past it had been a Kresge 5 and 10 discount store. It was sold at auction this week for $3.96 million according to ...

1.7K views 43 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by crownheightster May 10Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Ebbets Field Apartments get a make over
http://nypost.com/2016/01/12/ebbets-field-apartments-are-getting-a-makeover/It was just a matter of time...

5.7K views 121 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 10Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Empire and Bedford will be .......
You guessed it... ANOTHER storage facility. Holy crap, we've got a lot of crap to store.

Empire blvd. deserves better IMO. Do the residents of Crown Heights and PLG really want these facilities here?

(note, we'll find out what Bedford and EP will be soon as well, these properties ...

705 views 37 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Marco555 May 9Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Yet another housing mtg, Wednesday, May 10th

91 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 9Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The Triangle at Washington and Grand!
Wanna do something great for the Washington Ave retail strip - that will only take about two minutes?Click here to go to the DOT's CityBench online request form:http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/sidewalks/citybench.shtmlRequest CityBenches for the new DOT sidewalk extension at Washington, Grand and Park. The total lack of public seating along the Washington retail strip is frustrating and off-putting. ...

2K views 38 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 8Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Tivoli towers (Crown and Franklin)
49 - 57 Crown Street

This is a reasonably complex conversation, and this article does a good job of providing the foundation for it: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/nyregion/31landlord.html?pagewanted=all Fast forward to 2014.... Despite: A. Receiving $ incentives to keep it Mitchell Lama, a protracted court battle and lots of work by politicians B. Very public "victories" claimed by Tish James and many others The ...

5.1K views 54 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 8Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Murder house for sale
709 Sterling, between Bedford and Franklin, is now on the market.
Crown Heights Home For Sale -
For sale: $1,550,000. Location.... Prime Crown Heights minutes to Museum, Prospect park & more! Brick limestone Immaculate Legal 3 family ...

1.2K views 22 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Marco555 May 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Kingston Ave Festival, Saturday, May 20th

25 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 May 6 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The Sea Crest linen site, 46 Crown St. (aka 902 - 920 Franklin) becomes four, 7 story buildings
Located at 46 Crown St, Sea Crest Linen has occupied a large site for decades. Though originally slated to close back in Sept 2013, the plant closed a few weeks ago. http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130715/HOSPITALITY_TOURISM/130719929 Behind, it leaves a large site which is close to the museum, Prospect Park and other attractions....I don't think a factory will be ...

5.7K views 117 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
884 Franklin Ave (at Carroll)
884 is for sale at $1.9m

I think this site will sell pretty quick at this price, it certainly would on the north side of of EP. It'll be interesting to track as a barometer of both Crown heights in general and the appetite for investment south of EP.
1.1K views 38 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
621 Rogers Avenue

1. I suspect that this is a tear-down.

2. The house on the other side of the party wall is not boarded up and it appears to be occupied.

The zoning is R6 with a Commercial Overlay:C2-3.

402 views 19 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by RudolfAhrens May 5Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
493 and 495 St Johns (btw Classon and Washington) to be demolished. Building permits in future.

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=321562420&passdocnumber=01

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=321562457&passdocnumber=01

59 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 May 4 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
720 Nostrand empty lot was drilled for core sample
Yesterday, I saw a drill truck set up and take a core same from soil inside the lot. Someone has a permit for construction I am guessing? Or perhaps investigating what can be built. Since it is landmarked I suppose it cannot go higher than existing buildings. Has anyone heard about it?

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This summer's Outdoor jazz concerts at Medgar Evers
Aka Jazzy Jazz

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