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Franklin Ave & Lincoln incident this morning?
whynot_31 on September 21
Employee of Spice factory (on Franklin near Sullivan) states rumors of sale are not accurate
whynot_31 on September 21
Neighborhood Watch
whynot_31 on September 21
556 Vanderbilt (near Dean) is becoming a vinyl and beer bar: "Bierwax" Really. Yup.
whynot_31 on September 20
Comic book store coming to Union and Nostrand
whynot_31 on September 20

WAPHA's 7th Annual WASH AVE ROCKS! Street Fair on Sunday, August 21st!

WASH AVE ROCKS! EVERYONE LOVES BROOKLYN!
7th Annual Street Fair to Celebrate“Family + Food + Fashion + Fun”in Brooklyn’s Hottest Neighborhood Prospect HeightsBrooklyn, NY – On August 21, 2016, the 7th Annual WASH AVE ROCKS! Street Fair welcomes Brooklyn ...

91 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Shop_Washington August 2016 Prospect Heights
Funeral home at 575 Vanderbilt dies, what will give it new life?
Dead funeral home: https://www.google.com/search?q=575+vanderbilt+funeral&hl=en&biw=&bih=&gbv=2&oq=575+vanderbilt+funeral&gs_l=heirloom-serp.3...91361.94169.0.94778.9.2.0.7.7.0.249.249.2-1.1.0....0...1ac.1.34.heirloom-serp..8.1.249.l5YxCUQEETM
Resurrection details:
http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/19448372/575-Vanderbilt-Avenue-Brooklyn-NY/

1.1K views 14 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 August 2016Prospect Heights
Volunteers Needed at PS9 New Family Meet & Greet -- This Saturday!
If you are in town this weekend and would like to volunteer for an hour or two -- or donate some supplies -- at Saturday's PS9 New Family Meet & Greet, please check out our VolSpot list and sign-up!
We’re looking for volunteers to contribute refreshments and supplies, and help out on the day of the ...

44 views 0 comments 0 points Started by sammysanchez August 2016 Prospect Heights
670 Pacific Street construction
Here comes another development:
Developer Read Property is planning a massive eight-story apartment building just two blocks from the Barclays Center at 670 Pacific Street, according to a plan exam filed last week. The development will have 86 units and 61,058 square feet of residential space. Kutnicki Bernstein Architects is designing the building.Planned amenities ...

1.5K views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 August 2016Prospect Heights
"Olmstead" restaurant is coming to the former location of Cooklyn, 659 Vanderbilt
quote:A Former Alinea Chef and an Atera Horticulturist Will Open a New Brooklyn RestaurantAs restaurant résumés go, Greg Baxtrom's is as good as it gets: The Chicago-born chef has worked at Alinea, Per Se, Atera, 2.5K views 10 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Hendi August 2016Prospect Heights
Anyone recognize this Siamese kitty roaming today in Prospect Hts?
Siamese cat roaming around Vanderbilt St between the park and prospect Ave. Hiding under cars...
Dark face & dark feet.
Does anyone recognize this kitty, perhaps from nabe or lost posters around Prospect Hts?
Please share.

119 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Sudok August 2016Prospect Heights
August 3rd: DOT and others listen to public safety concerns about Atlantic and Flatbush, again.

120 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by homeowner August 2016Prospect Heights
lots of change on vanderbilt between dean and bergen lately
as of late july 2016:

- chuko is now gone, moving to the space previously occupied by bar chuko down the street. the for rent sign advertises the full kitchen ...

377 views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 August 2016Prospect Heights
PS9 New Family Meet & Greet - Saturday, Aug. 20 @ 10 AM
New and current PS9 families are invited to the New Family Meet & Greet at Underhill Playground on Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 am!The annual New Family Meet & Greet is hosted by the PS9 PTO to welcome incoming PS9 families, and everyone is invited. Get to know your fellow PS9 parents, make new friends and ask (and answer) ...

40 views 0 comments 0 points Started by sammysanchez August 2016 Prospect Heights
Something is happening on Pacific (between Underhill and Vanderbilt) in St Joseph's Garden
862, 864, 866, 868 Pacific Street

557 views 8 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 August 2016Prospect Heights
Just curious - former bodega owner St. Johns/Washington
This is odd to ask so many years later, but as the construction continues to progress on this lot, I realize I have no idea what happened to the former owner of the bodega that burned down. Has anyone ever seen him around, or know if he started a new business? I used to stop ...

240 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by naugastyle July 2016Prospect Heights
Grand Army Plaza Vigil July 11 to Honor Victims of Violence
If you're troubled by all the violence, join your neighbors at this event organized by Boro President Eric Adams. Monday July 11 at 7:00 at Grand Army Plaza.

http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/candlelight-vigil/

667 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2016Prospect Heights
Now open at 665 Vanderbilt: Daily Pie
Grand opening is today, 6/29/2016Previously discussed on this thread: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/comment/568984Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dalypies/?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite&notif_id=1467217100010737

252 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 June 2016 Prospect Heights
New card gifts shop thing: 704 Washington. Planet Cute

https://www.facebook.com/planetcuteshop/

Also seems to sell yarn.

It is located in the storefront that used to state "detox" on its pulldown gate.

301 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 2016Prospect Heights
Empire Mayo gone?
I went by this morning and the storefront was all papered over. Anyone know what's up?

1K views 20 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Hendi June 2016Prospect Heights
Aliseo gone for good?
I noticed tapas menus in the window of Aliseo last night. Is this a permanent change? Has anyone been?

1.3K views 27 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 2016Prospect Heights
A discussion on how change has affected Prospect Heights, June 15th
The event will be held at the library. Here's more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/262098040847212/

Here is a cut and paste of the description...

"The Intersection | Prospect Heights conversations continue as we talk with organizers, politicians, and planners about what the experience of change in ...

132 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 June 2016 Prospect Heights
new 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.

1.6K views 35 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 2016Prospect Heights
Update: Saturday, June 11th, Bar Sepia's Crawfish boil

147 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 2016Prospect Heights
Video store on Washington Ave
Is anyone else completely fed up with the sketchy "video store" between Sterling and St. John's? It seems ridiculous that CB8 is concerned with legitimate businesses like Washington Commons, but all the noise/activity on that block never gets any complaints.

2.4K views 52 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 2016Prospect Heights
Event: Voices of Dance - - A Conversation on Dance with Authors Sari Wilson and Iris Wilson
Hi all.

The PS 9 PTO and Greenlight Bookstore are hosting Voices of Dance - a thought-provoking conversation on growing up as a dancer in NYC and the power and passion of dance as an art form - will take place on Friday, June 3rd at 6:30pm at PS 9 (80 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

The ...

75 views 0 comments 0 points Started by fotoularim May 2016 Prospect Heights
Friends of the Berms meets THIS Saturday, May 21
Neighbors,
Just a reminder that the Friends of the ...

57 views 0 comments 0 points Started by roux42 May 2016 Prospect Heights
634 Dean (near Vanderbilt) = pies and beer
This storefront was briefly the home to TRG Real Estate, and has recently filed an application to become a beer/wine/cider bar.CB8 supported the application.https://www.google.com/maps/place/634+Dean+St,+Brooklyn,+NY+11238/@40.6804618,-73.9692603,3a,75y,197h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sMaXrxMQ27hNbJQNYtc288Q!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DMaXrxMQ27hNbJQNYtc288Q%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dsearch.TACTILE.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D86%26h%3D86%26yaw%3D197.20221%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25ba5c74f5dcb:0xd9305b7415eb6bcd!8m2!3d40.680198!4d-73.969368!6m1!1e1The entitity has not yet chosen a name.

531 views 8 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by gib May 2016Prospect Heights
PS 9 holds a Stop and Swap, Sun, May 15
PROSPECT HEIGHTS STOP N SWAP Reduce, Reuse and Reap the Rewards at the Prospect Heights Stop ‘N’ Swap® Spring cleaning is in full swing, and New Yorkers looking to free up some closet space, may also find some like-new treasures at the Prospect Heights Stop ‘N’ Swap, a free reuse event organized by local non-profit GrowNYC. WHAT: Free ...

86 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 May 2016 Prospect Heights
The house at 873 Pacific (across from the big church) will soon be no more
Demo permit: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=321358687&passdocnumber=01The small lot sold for $3.8M: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/873-Pacific-St-Brooklyn-NY-11238/30589315_zpid/

270 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 2016Prospect Heights
Plant Sale!
Hello folks,The Prospect Heights Community Farm is having their annual plant sale beginning this weekend! We will have herbs, flowers, vegetables etc! Shade and sun plants!
The details are -
252 St Marks Ave between Vanderbilt & Underhill
Sunday May 1st 10am - 6pm
Sat May 7th 10am ...

89 views 0 comments 0 points Started by roux42 April 2016 Prospect Heights
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/

1.2K views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 April 2016Prospect Heights
Get a free bike helmet at the GAP library, Thursday, May 5

57 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 April 2016 Prospect Heights
Looking for a couple
Sorry if this is random, does anyone know a couple, asian wife and caucasian husband, both tall ( over 5'8" ) with a newborn baby/stroller and a smaller white bull terrier with a red bandana? His dog just bit my dog in the face bloody and they walked away while I was tending to my ...

425 views 2 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by captain m April 2016Prospect Heights
A mini version of the Brooklyn Flea comes to GAP every Sunday...
http://www.grandarmymarket.com/...I assume these stalls must be pretty profitable.

204 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 April 2016 Prospect Heights

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