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Summerhill Bar on Gothamist
whynot_31 on August 23
2nd fatal stabbings within 3 blocks, and 5 hours. Eastern Pkwy and Schenectady. June 11, 12:20 AM
whynot_31 on August 23
Former temple (now Baptist Church) at 552 - 556 Prospect Place to be razed
whynot_31 on August 23
Posturing, planning, conversation and positioning begins re: J'ouvert 2017
whynot_31 on August 23
951 Dean Street - What is it?
whynot_31 on August 23

Shooting on Utica and Atlantic
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170619/crown-heights/gas-station-shooting-crown-heights-keith-veren A Long Island man was shot to death while pumping gas in Crown Heights at an Atlantic Avenue gas station Saturday afternoon, police said. Keith Veren, of Centereach, N.Y., was at a BP gas station on Atlantic and Utica avenues just after noon Saturday when he was shot in the chest by an unknown suspect or ...

166 views 2 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 27Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
730 Franklin Ave (btwn Park and Sterling), formerly a garden, now a fence, soon to be a 6 story bldg
Some readers may remember this address as briefly (Spring 2011 - Spring 2012) being the site of a community garden run by the Crow Hill Community Association:

photo: Brownstoner

photo: DNA.infoIn the Spring of 2012, the property was listed for sale, and the prospective new ...

1.7K views 30 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 26Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Filming in the neighbrohood
I've noticed a ton of filming in the extended neighborhood for tv and movies in the past few weeks. Just saw a noticed for another tomorrow, so I assume it's not letting up any time soon. I understand that summer brings more of these, but is it normal to have what feels like so ...

132 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 26Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Survey re: supermarkets in Crown Heights
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CB8-SupermarketSurvey

309 views 12 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 23Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
616 Nostrand (SW corner of Pacific) goes glassy

105 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 21Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
New restaurant space at Rogers and Montgomery
Had a quick look at the new (former bodega) space on the ground floor in the northwest corner building at Montgomery and Rogers. Looks good, exposed brick, large corner space and basement for food storage and prep. Contractor said the owner is building it out for rent as a coffee shop or restaurant. It has ...

446 views 7 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by dmiami2 June 20Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
A Crown Heights history walk on June 17, 2017.
https://secure.mas.org/np/clients/masnyc/event.jsp;jsessionid=A89DA3C59E41488727AD18BDE47FDE6B-n1?event=3013

52 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 June 14 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Those lovable delivery guys you make way for....
quoted from http://www.newyorkbikelawyer.com>>>>>> Bike lanes and properly used bicycle equipment may reduce the risk of fatalities : Wear a helmet Obey traffic signs and signals Be visible: use front and rear lights and bright-colored clothing at night Ride in the same direction as ...

93 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by pragmaticguy June 14Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
630 Nostrand (at Dean) may become Nagel's Bagels 2
Mike D is in the process of signing the lease. As with the location on Franklin, the bagels will be resold from Windsor Bagels. 630 Nostrand is across the street from the big church.

1.4K views 16 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Marco555 June 13Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
676 Franklin, near St Marks
Formerly the site of the ultra poorly run, Vicente Cafe: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39096/vicente39s-mexican-hookah-coming-to-676-franklin-next-to-indian-restaurant/p1

Now would like to become a bar under new ownership, with some kind of bowling aspect: "Entity to be formed, 676 Franklin Avenue (St. Marks/Prospect) – Full (bowling center indicated"

1.7K views 27 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Vanderbilly June 13Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
La Lucha Truck (Corner of Franklin & Prospect)
What is there deal? It has looked ready for business for years and every once and a while I see someone working. Is there some reason why it hasn't opened yet?

187 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by howncreights June 13Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Fatal shooting Franklin and Union. Early Sunday morning, June 26, 2016
"A 30-year-old man was killed in Brooklyn after he was shot twice following an argument with his wife early Sunday, police said.Dion James was arguing with his wife and another man on Franklin Ave. and Union St. in Crown Heights at 3:57 a.m., police said. The suspect then blasted James twice in the back.James was ...

1.6K views 15 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 11Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The shell that was 681 Franklin (f/ka "yard sale")
ie, the building across the st. from the Excelsior bike shop that looks like a thai restaurant, but is never open and has had the same piece of paper (that says "yard sale") taped to its front door for at least a year--anyone know what that is?Also, anyone buying the "deliveries" building anytime soon?

1.7K views 48 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 10Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Goodbye Mazon Discount on Nostrand (btwn St. Marks and Prospect)?
Note: You should not freak out yet: It has been on the market for over a year.http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/696652-multi-704-nostrand-avenue-crown-heights-brooklyn704 Nostrand

706 Nostrand

564 views 6 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 8Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Tribeca Pediatrics on Nostrand
I've heard they are opening a location on Nostrand in the near future. Given how many locations they've opened over the years i believe it. They seem to be on a tear...

371 views 6 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 8Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
PLG - Crown Heights City council candidates debate, June 5th

154 views 8 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by doughmane June 8Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
District 17 festival, June 17th

23 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 June 7 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
702 Nostrand (between st. marks and prospect) for sale
I seem to remember Whynot predicting a while back that many of the little two-story buildings on Nostrand ave would be torn down for development...this ad promises air rights for an additional 2,722 buildable square feet. Hard to imagine right now, given how snugly it fits in with its neighbors.
708 views 13 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by epiclylaterd June 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
D17 Schools Discussion
Hey all,

Not sure what to expect though I'm planning on attending this meeting/discussion about District 17 schools this Sunday from 2:30-5:30pm at 808 Nostrand Ave. It's run by a local mom who's very involved.

339 views 10 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Esperanza June 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
I do love local elections
https://twitter.com/Vote_Richardson/status/871427820819554304

118 views 7 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 4Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Three people shot at St. Marks and NY Avenue, Thursday, September 1, 2016, around 10:30 PM.
Reportedly closer to NY Ave than Utica, but there are conflicting reports

903 views 13 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 2Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
For those in Rent Stabilized Apartments: May 31st

45 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 May 30 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Outdoor movie and music, June 10th and 11th

43 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 May 30 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Coming soon to Franklin ave: Diwan Grill
678 Franklin This restaurant replaces Bombay Masala Different owners. Still Indian food.

434 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Flatfix May 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Brooklyn Yoga Collective to close at the end of the month
Along with the many changes along Franklin ave, a 1st wave gentrifying business is being pushed out. A friend told me the Brooklyn Yoga Collective, which is i think "pay what you can," failed to renew its lease and is closing down. Apparently the person renting the space (living outside of NY) owns a building ...

449 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 26Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Good Lookout Cookout Saturday, May 26th. St Johns near Kingston
Join S.O.S. Crown Heights, Dawg and Dirt at their annual grilling event on St Johns Pl between Kingston Ave and Albany from 5-10pm. #StopShootingStartLiving #StopShootingStartGrilling

27 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 May 26 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
747 Franklin to become Brooklyn Winery
This is the place right next door to the postal store, across the street from Pearl indian and Cent Anni. It's been vacant since I've been on Franklin, and recently I've seen signs of activity. Anyone know whats up?

5.8K views 71 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 26Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Asbestos removal
One of our neighbors are removing what appear to be asbestos tiles and other asbestos containing material from their house...by themselves with no protective measures and chucking them on their lawn and the sidewalk. DOB said to call the cops, cops said "not our problem", EPA issued a stop work order (as if it ...

151 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by yesbrooklyn May 26Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
838 Dean (near Grand) to become a jukebox rental store
The home of the New York Jukebox Company. They plan to rent jukeboxes for parties, complete with the records of your choice. Reportedly not open yet. Photo not by me. A compliant use of the M1 zone.

259 views 12 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 25Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Shelter planned at 1173 Bergen (near NY Ave)
Community Board No. 8 Invites You To An Informational Meeting on the proposed Homeless Shelter at 1173 Bergen Street for 100 single men aged 50+ SATURDAY MARCH 4, 2017 at 11AM at 1173 BERGEN STREET (BET. BROOKLYN & NEW YORK AVENUES) Representatives from NYC Department of Homeless Services, NYC Department of Social Services, Core Services, NYPD, and local ...

1.7K views 85 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 23Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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