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Rules of Engagement: How to Play Nice on This Site

Announcement Closed 1.6K views 4 comments 0 points Started by dailyheights May 2006 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

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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

5 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 6:58PM Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Key Food on Washington and Lincoln has sold, residential building and grocery store in the works

801 Washington

Building includes The Islands, a small drug store, and a bodega.

3.1K views 48 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 6:33PMCrown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Coming soon to Franklin ave: Diwan Grill

678 Franklin This restaurant replaces Bombay Masala Different owners. Still Indian food.

254 views 2 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 3:54PMCrown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The Repurposing of the Armory at Bedford and UNION

(not the Armory at Bedford and Pacific that houses the large homeless shelter)The huge armory at Bedford and Union occasionally hosts a concert, but is underused. That will soon change....What do you want it to become? You could jabber about your ideas and listen to the ideas ...

17.6K views 558 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 2:02PMCrown 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?

5.7K views 71 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 1:58PMCrown 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 ...

83 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by yesbrooklyn 1:37PMCrown 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.

251 views 8 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by yesbrooklyn May 25Crown 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"

1.4K views 22 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 25Crown 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.

201 views 12 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 25Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Low cost Art Summer Camp (ages 2-6)

Kays Camp is an innovative summer program that allows children to explore the arts through a unique curriculum developed by a child expert with a masters degree in early childhood education. Our program gives kids diverse outlets to explore writing, drawing, theater and performance arts through unique environments and hands on ...

47 views 0 comments 0 points Started by KaysPlayschool May 25 Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy

Bar Sepia

Finally had a drink at Bar Sepia on Friday night. It's located on Underhill between Eastern Parkway and St. Johns. Very nice designed space with a small outdoor patio. Nice wine by the glass but with a really boring selection of beer in both bottles and on tap. Friendly vibe!

2K views 27 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 24Prospect Heights

What will actually happen to the former Capital One Building at 856 Washington

Despite several unfounded rumors (i.e. Trader Joe's), I can now confirm that this site has been purchased by a developer and financing is presently being sought for a multi-unit residential building.

The pro-forma sales estimates are $1300 a sq ft.

Unknown at this time if facade will be saved.

Prior thread on topic: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38905/the-former-capital-one-on-washington-at-lincoln/p1 ...

10.3K views 146 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 24Prospect Heights

2017 Member Salon

Image: Sara Brooks, "Untitled 2", 2017

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 8th, 7-9pm
On view through June 29th.
Guest Curated by Melissa Staiger

Please join us at Trestle Gallery for our inaugural Member Salon at 850 3rd Avenue. This exhibition features visual artists who are all working members at Trestle Art Space & Brooklyn Art Space. Stop ...

15 views 0 comments 0 points Started by bkartspace May 24 Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park

Posturing, planning, conversation and positioning begins re: J'ouvert 2017

119 views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 23Crown 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 ...

1.6K views 85 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 23Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Bodega at 725 Nostrand (and Sterling) bites the dust.

Signage indicates that before it was a bodega it was a Floeshiem Shoe store, which likely closed in the late 1960s or early 1970s.

725 Nostrand

Shot of it being deconstructed:

779 views 23 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Flatfix May 23Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Body Cameras come to the NYPD

There will be lots of press over the next few months about the NYPD's implementation of body cameras. On this thread, I'll attempt to link aspects of the project that I find interesting and intelligent. Here's where we are today:https://policingproject.org/nypd-body-worn-camera-proposed-policy-fact-sheet/
https://policingproject.org/nypd-body-worn-camera-feedback/

181 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 22Brooklyn and Beyond

5th Ave Fair is today!

That also means that driving or traveling across the area will be a pain, so plan accordingly. trash

The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street Fair runs from Sterling to 12th on 5th Avenue. Sunday, May 21st, 10am – 6pm We have a great line up of bands, activities and demos for you at the Fair: 12pm ...

48 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mugofmead111 May 22Park Slope

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.

3.3K views 95 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mugofmead111 May 22Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

906 and 908 Bergen Street to be demolished (between Franklin and Classon)

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByLocationServlet?requestid=2&allbin=3028297&allstrt=BERGEN%20STREET&allnumbhous=906

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=321537020&passdocnumber=01

155 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 22Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

75 St Marks for sale: a brownstone near Flatbush and that new arena

3 stories. Top two floors need a gut rehab. $1.9M

Details, sales pitch, etc:

http://www.terracrg.com/setups/75_St_Marks_Avenue.pdfWorth it?

217 views 16 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 22Prospect Heights

794 Nostrand Ave (Former Site of Nine Hair Studio)

Just ran into the barber that normally cuts my hair and he told me they got closed down officially on Saturday December 31st. There's no shortage of barbershops on Nostrand but a lot of them are pretty much a hole in the wall so this one counts as a loss in my book.

The landlord went ...

431 views 8 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 22Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Docklands at 789 Franklin (near St. Johns) to become Bun Smith

Approximately a year ago, Docklands opened for business: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/43927/docklands-is-finally-open/p1 As of 2/28/2015, the space is still open, but available for lease: http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/19119054/789-Franklin-Ave-Brooklyn-NY/ At a rental rate of $4600 per month, this represents a LARGE financial loss for the proprietor. There is no way he is going to recoup his ...

4.7K views 54 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 22Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

South of EP: The church at Rogers between Carrol and Crown is torn down. Residential on the way

readers, it is going to be a big one!

Brownstoner wrote: It looks like the Crown Heights development boom is finally making it south of Eastern Parkway with a planned five-story residential building at 267 Rogers Avenue between Carroll and Crown streets. New building applications filed last month show a 112,256-square-foot building with ...

6.3K views 198 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 21Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

A Trump Presidency -Your Thoughts

I'm reviving our old Politics board!

So let it all out, Pro or Anti-Trump, whatever may be on your mind. Let's talk 'Merica! Memes, videos, comics etc.. welcome!

824 views 30 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Esperanza May 20Brooklyn Politics

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.

277 views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 20Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

PLG - Crown Heights City council candidates debate, June 5th

70 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 May 19Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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 ...

18 views 0 comments 0 points Started by Behind_the_Book May 19 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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