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Announcement Closed 1.7K views 4 comments 0 points Started by dailyheights May 2006 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Franklin Ave & Lincoln incident this morning?

Anyone know what happened this morning on Franklin and Lincoln? Police tape across the road blocking access to Franklin and evidence number markers all over the road.

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Employee of Spice factory (on Franklin near Sullivan) states rumors of sale are not accurate

The buildings predate Ebbets Field Stadium, which predate Ebbets Field Apartments....Most of the buildings are gone, but the one in use by the Spice company remains.

Crown Height's Consumers Park Brewery on Franklin Ave.In 1908, when Charley Ebbets was looking around Brooklyn for a place to build his ballpark, he decided on an obscure part of ...

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Neighborhood Watch

Does anyone know of one ever forming in Crown Heights? Does anyone have interest in exploring starting one? Would seem to be a proactive step that could be taken that would not be reactive (like protests after an incident happens), and would therefore stand at least some small chance of successfully preventing crime.

127 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 7:28PMCrown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

556 Vanderbilt (near Dean) is becoming a vinyl and beer bar: "Bierwax" Really. Yup.

https://www.bierwaxnyc.com

617 views 9 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 20Prospect Heights

Comic book store coming to Union and Nostrand

Does anyone know what business is coming to 1216 Union? It was Diana Richardson's old office.

582 views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 20Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The Palace on Nostrand seeks royalty

As per @crownheightser "So, last week I saw a ton of sheetrock being moved into the 713-723 "Palace" building at Nostrand and Sterling. Workers said that they were fixing up the place to be rented, and doing a lot of repairs to the basement systems, walls, and ceilings. I think the owner is fixing up ...

1K views 18 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 20Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

711 Nostrand (near Park Pl) is becoming something food and beverage related.

Permits filed on 11/1/2016 to renovate the first floor.

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=321473286&passdocnumber=01

999 views 22 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 20Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The Sea Crest linen site, 46 Crown St. (aka 902 - 920 Franklin) becomes four, 7 story buildings

Located at 46 Crown St, Sea Crest Linen has occupied a large site for decades. Though originally slated to close back in Sept 2013, the plant closed a few weeks ago. http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130715/HOSPITALITY_TOURISM/130719929 Behind, it leaves a large site which is close to the museum, Prospect Park and other attractions....I don't think a factory will be ...

5.9K views 121 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 19Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1413 Bedford (btwn. Prospect and St. Marks) to become Abigail's Bakeshop

Noticed this bakery in progress on my walk home today. Looks awesome. Website: http://jamjarny.com FB: https://facebook.com/abigailsbakeshop/

1K views 10 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Marco555 September 19Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The ground floor of the building at the NW corner of Franklin and EP

Formerly the site of Yogu Moo Sign went up today. The people putting up the sign said it is going to be a clothing store.

Part of me suspects that they have not taken down the Yogu Moo sign because their ladder is too short.

4.6K views 54 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 19Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

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

48.1K views 3.1K comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by patsy miele kirk September 19Brooklyn Back When

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.

641 views 9 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by howncreights September 19Crown 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 ...

20.2K views 631 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mcpoet September 18Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Kosher Food Crawl on October 22nd

As a result of having only 250 tickets for sale, I suspect this event will sell out pretty quickly http://collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=47381&alias=food-crawl-around-crown-heights

33 views 0 comments 0 points Started by whynot_31 September 18 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Loud humming sound

Hi All, Long time lurker first time poster. I live on Vanderbilt btwn Park & Prospect. Does anyone else hear a constant humming noise like a generator or HVAC system on the block running 24/7? It just started about a week or two ago and it drives me nuts when my windows are open. I have ...

199 views 2 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by van_bon September 17Prospect Heights

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)’s 2017 Autumn Art Shows

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)’s 2017 Autumn Art Shows: Interactive, Material Matters, Interactive, Grand Installations, Photography Pop-up, Really Affordable Art Show. Opening Weekend: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 and Sunday, September 24th, 2017 BWAC shows span a range of creativity in the Arts, and the Fall Show is no exception. With five (5) different Art Exhibitions on two ...

22 views 0 comments 0 points Started by bwac September 17 Red Hook

Signs of life at 816 Washington (at St Johns)

Longtime readers may recall that the former building at 816 Washington was completely destroyed by fire: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/33475/look-up-in-the-air-update-washingtonst-johns-fire/p1 After years of court processes re: whether the landlord was guilty of arson and (if he was) whether he should have to build rent stabilized housing to replace the rent stabilized housing that burned down, I ...

1.3K views 20 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 16Prospect Heights

The Triangle at Washington and Grand!

Wanna do something great for the Washington Ave retail strip - that will only take about two minutes?Click here to go to the DOT's CityBench online request form:http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/sidewalks/citybench.shtmlRequest CityBenches for the new DOT sidewalk extension at Washington, Grand and Park. The total lack of public seating along the Washington retail strip is frustrating and off-putting. ...

2.5K views 45 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 16Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Pioneer Supermarket 822 Franklin btw Eastern Parkway and Union

Hello All - Does anyone know what is going on with the closed Pioneer Supermarket on Franklin Avenue just South of Eastern Parkway? It was supposedly going to be taken over by Bob & Betty to serve the quickly growing population of south Crown Heights. There was also talk that the samll space next door ...

673 views 16 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mcpoet September 16Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

NEW YORK COSMOS at PS 9 Carnival - Sat. 9/16!

To the Prospect Heights Community: We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at PS 9's sixth annual BOUNCE BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL, from 11:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be food, games, face-painting and FIVE bouncy houses! As well as many other fun activities for you and your family to enjoy. And, we are thrilled to ...

22 views 0 comments 0 points Started by sammysanchez September 15 Prospect Heights

The part of the Old Brewery that is becoming a huge complex (Franklin & Dean)

This discussion was created from comments split from: enormous building near franklin ave. shuttle stop.

7.4K views 128 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 15Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Thursday night incident?

Anyone know what's going on at approx 1115 pm on Bergen street at classon? Swarming with cops who then proceeded with flashlights down Bergen towards Grand, looking around and under cars. One asked us if we'd heard anything, which we hadn't. Just curious since I live on this block.

240 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by VeronicaV September 15Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The PS9 Back to school carnival, September 19th

If you have young kids, you likely already know about this event! car

28 views 1 comment 0 points Jump to most recent comment by hamwax September 15Prospect Heights

Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival THIS Saturday!

Join us this Saturday from 12pm to 5pm along Columbia and Union Streets with live music, over 50 local food and craft vendors, kids for games, as we bring together the best from Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, and the Columbia Waterfront. Visit www.swbfallfest.com to learn more

11 views 0 comments 0 points Started by CGA_NPC September 14 BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens)

Here comes 1515 Bedford, at Lincoln

The demolition of the theater/church that previous occupied this lot was discussed on this thread: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/26049/big-building-on-northeast-corner-of-lincoln-pl-and-bedford&nbsp#Item_95

This thread follows the construction of the new building.

Here are pics of the new building. Mix use building, residential and community facility.10 story over cellar, approximately 110,000 sf and 114 residences. (old rendering)

3.2K views 68 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 14Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Bad Seed Cider to Open Taproom on Franklin

Hey all, I was just biking down Franklin and, between Atlantic and Pacific, I noticed folks putting the finishing touches on the taproom for Bad Seed Cider—a Hudson Valley producer. Supposed to open in later September. https://www.badseedhardcider.com/bad-seed-brooklyn-tap-room

471 views 7 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 14Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Former St. Teresa School to train court officers

For more information, attend the hearing at 6:30 PM on Thurs. March 3rd at the Center for Nursing and Rehab, on Classon bet. Park Place and Prospect Place. Housing Committee, CB 8.

St. Teresa's School is located near CNR on the corner of Sterling Place and Classon. It's been a vacant eyesore ...

4.1K views 75 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 14Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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 ...

10.9K views 152 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 14Prospect Heights

New wings place coming to 1218 Union (near Nostrand)

Formerly the location of a different wings place, Super Wings https://twitter.com/AceWuzHere/status/893889017921581056 Screen Shot 2017-08-05 at 2.39.27 PM

851 views 26 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 13Crown 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 ...

495 views 8 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 September 13Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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