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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

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Replenish the Mind, Body & Spirit with FREE yoga

Join us Saturday July 15th from 10am-3pm for live music, Capoeira and a FREE Community Yoga class at 1pm. We'll be giving away FREE Harmless Harvest Coconut Water throughout the day! Capoeira Fit Brooklyn 525 Nostrand Ave 2nd floor (between Fulton and Atlantic) Brooklyn NY 11216 For more info on classes & schedule visit our website at www.capoeirafitbrooklyn.com.

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Prospect Park's Vale of Cashmere is to finally be repaired and renovated

Goodbye fetid fountain? Goodbye used condoms? Goodbye syringes? Goodbye men exchanging oral sex in the woods? http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/05/nyregion/group-plans-to-renovate-long-neglected-areas-of-prospect-park.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1

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Jazz at McNair Park, Thursday, July 6th

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252 Albany Ave. NW Corner of Sterling Place

A little bird told me that this is going to be an artisan bakery. Anyone else hear anything?

1.2K views 18 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 10Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Construction for new condo building 90 Sullivan Place

Construction at 90 Sullivan Place actually started a few years ago. The structure was about 75% complete when a stop worker order halted things for about three years. I saw construction crews resuming work last month.

3.5K views 99 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mugofmead111 July 7Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Saint Catherine on Washington

Anybody know what's going on with the Saint Catherine on Washington? A while back they closed up suddenly, posted on Facebook that they were doing some renovations, but since then, nothing!

127 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Moosey July 7 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Historical maps and photos of Mount Prospect Park, surrounding area and Brooklyn

Here's the source of the photos, captions, and more photos:

http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2015/01/brooklyns-forgotten-lake-pictures-mt-prospect-reservoir.html

1.9K views 28 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

This summer's outdoor jazz concerts at Medgar Evers

A low key alternative to the events at Prospect Park.

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931 Carroll, former Sea Crest Linen garage, to become 7 story, 69 unit residential bldg

Remember when we used to wonder when the area between Empire and EP was going to be further developed? That time is over.

The subject property is a 52,896 buildable square foot development site with 135 feet of frontage located at 931 Carroll Street in Crown Heights. Ideally situated just south of ...

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Crown Heights Neighborhood Festival, Brower Park, Sunday, July 9th

25 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 July 6 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

STOLEN DOG 7/3 -KING CHARLES SPANIEL MIX MALE!

STOLEN DOG! FWD: One of my walkers just bumped into the owner and he is desperate for help. He was stolen from outside of a bodega on classon and prospect in Crown Heights by a younger, petite, African American woman about 10 minutes ago (3:30ish), MON JULY 3, 2017. The dogs name is Bo and ...

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"Queer as a Clockwork PeachFish" - Solo Exhibition by m(ARTHA) BURGESS

Image: m(ARTHA) BURGESS, from the series “Queer as a Clockwork Orange (Justin Vivien Bond and Amos Mac)”, Archival Print on Cotton Rag, 16 x 20

“Queer as a Clockwork PeachFish”
A solo exhibition by m(ARTHA) BURGESS

Artist's reception: September 8th, 7-9PM 
On view August 7th - September 15th.

Trestle Gallery ...

16 views 0 comments 0 points Started by bkartspace July 6 Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park

951 Dean Street - What is it?

Does anyone have any info on the construction on the corner of Dean Street and Classon Ave (951 Dean Street)? They are building a one story structure with high ceilings and large storefront windows. Looks like it could be nice retail or a restaurant. It is just down the street from the Brownstoner development project ...

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Dirt bikes are back, spring is here

Seen Tuning up the unlicensed uninsured noise machines at 705 St Marks

3.7K views 124 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Dawndew July 6Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Homeless issue is much worse this year

For those of you living near the Bedford/Pacific corner where the homeless shelter is, I'm sure you noticed that the homeless people have grown this year and the loitering is spreading and has gotten worse.

I know for a fact that they get kicked out every morning very early and can only go back in the ...

2.8K views 77 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 5Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Hustler on Nostrand Ave

Witnessed a man hustling someone yesterday out of who knows what (probably money as the same has happened to me!). The hustler always carries a black bodega grocery bag and will swerve into the path of oncoming pedestrians, spilling whatever half-opened container of liquid is in the bag as dramatically as possible, then immediately starts ...

874 views 10 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by rararuuu July 5Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Have You Noticed Any Changes since the opening of the homeless shelters?

Considering all of the anger and outcry from area residents about the Bergen House homeless shelter for single, elderly men, and the Rogers Ave Family shelter, I am just curious if anyone notices any significant changes to quality of life since opening. Currently, my main beef is with the Rogers Family shelter, because the building ...

565 views 19 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 5Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

New bar on NE corner of Nostrand and St. Mark's

Called Summerhill

687 views 9 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by crownheightster July 5Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Spirited 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/

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This discussion was created from comments split from: Beast Bar.

4.7K views 58 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 4Prospect Heights

There goes another bodega (Christopher deli)

Christopher deli (on Franklin between St. John's and Sterling place) is closed with a "for rent" sign on it.

353 views 6 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 4Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Congrats, Daniel Melamed, you are the first landlord charged. 1578 Union (near Troy)

Press conference held in front of the building at 1PM today, and all but three families have moved out: https://mobile.twitter.com/NYCHousing/status/611221859456163840/photo/1 Resulting Press: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/brooklyn-landlord-charged-unlawful-eviction-article-1.2260966 "Daniel Melamed, 39, was indicted on charges of unlawful eviction, child endangerment and filing false documents in harassment of rent-protected tenants at the Crown Heights building he owns." "Since 2012 the city ...

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CitiBike Finally Arrives

In Prospect Heights/Crown Heights, 17 new docking stations with ~25 bikes each:

https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170426/crown-heights/citi-bike-stations-docks-draft-plan-dot-prospect-crown-heights-bike-share

695 views 13 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2Prospect Heights

Coming soon: Forte Cafe, 619 St. Johns near Franklin

Former site of NIMBA: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39242/is-nimba-cafe-closed#Item_15 The proprieters are unrelated to the prior ones. I'm hearing that the signs went up today, but don't have a photo yet. Likewise, I haven't seen a request for a kitchen inspection yet. Anyone know anything about this place?

1.5K views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 1Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Le Gamin (556 Vanderbilt @ Dean) has become a Korean restaurant, Bop Sot

I believe Le Gamin is still open. Bop Sot would serve beer, wine and liquor in the Le Gamin space, as well as in the backyard. Please be advised that the SLA & Sidewalk Café Review Committee will meet on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 6:00 PM at CNR-The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, which is ...

4.8K views 50 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by foolio June 30Prospect Heights

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

This thread picks up where the old one left off. Happy posting!

47K views 3.1K comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by older80goat June 30Brooklyn Back When

Eastern Parkway Mall path re-seeding and cleanup

I live along Eastern Parkway, and over the years I've lived here, it seems the grass keeps getting thinner and thinner along the mall paths. I recently contacted the Parks Department about it, and they said they are going to be re-seeding in the coming weeks. They've definitely stepped up the garbage collectors, as I ...

877 views 28 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Mechanical_Whispers June 30Crown 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?

1.1K views 31 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by BryceTC June 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

266 Kingston (corner of Lincoln) would like to become a cafe

It will be called Calabria, and if all goes well, serve Beer/Wine

606 views 24 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

109 Montgomery Street, 12-Story Building Planned

"Earlier today, an application was submitted to the Department of Buildings to erect a 12-story, 173-unit apartment building – likely rentals – mid-block between Washington and Franklin avenues.

The 173 apartments will be spread over 132,000 square feet of net residential space, for an average unit size of 760 square feet, with between 11 and 16 ...

1.8K views 29 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 June 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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