Category Archives: Local Real Estate
Responses to the Pier 1 Development Proposal
It was a pleasure to have residents join us in discussing the various designs to the Pier One proposals — and it quickly was apparent that there was no universal acclaim for any one of the proposals. We appreciated the … Continue reading
Filed under Brooklyn Bridge Park, Local Real Estate
The new building on the block: Plans for 9 Old Fulton Street to be presented at CB2 Feb 16th
Way back in April, 2009 we alerted you that an application had been submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for constructing a new building at 9 Old Fulton Street. After a change of architects and design, the LPC approved the plan, … Continue reading
Filed under Local Real Estate, Quality of Life
The Latest On 11-15 Old Fulton-demolition on hold until 10/6/
As you may have noticed, there has been some positive action on 11, 13, and 15 Old Fulton Street, thanks to continuing pressure from concerned residents, preservationists, and our elected officials. Contractors have been cleaning out the buildings so as … Continue reading
Filed under local history, Local Real Estate
Landmarks Sends 9 Old Fulton Architect Back to Drawing Board
At today’s hearing at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, after testimony was read by FFLA and the Historic Districts Council and others, the Commissioners decided that the architects for 9 Old Fulton Street needed to make design changes to the façade. … Continue reading
Filed under Local Real Estate
New Building Planned for Old Fulton Street
Application has been made to construct a new building at 9 Old Fulton, in the currently empty lot. This is within the FFL historic district, but since it is a new building next to an historic row of houses, the height and … Continue reading
Filed under Local Real Estate
Speculation Grows for Witnessing Further JW Exits
Over the past few years the Watchtower Society, also known as Jehovah’s Witnesses, have sold off several properties in Brooklyn Heights, most notably 360 Furman, now known as One Brooklyn Bridge Park. Recently, it was reported that the Witnesses have … Continue reading
Filed under Brooklyn Bridge Park, Local Real Estate
