Amazing counselors that are friendly and professional and fun Never a boring day and never worry about our kids’ safety and well-being!” – Parent Testimonial One week? All summer? Something in between? The Park Slope Day Camp is super flexible. For kids ages 3.5 to 14. Space is available at locations in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, & Windsor Terrace. Secure that spot! The Park Slope Day Camp has delivered an exceptional summer experience for Brooklyn families Whether a child is drawn to arts & crafts inclusive experience for campers no matter their age From weekly trips and hands-on specialty programs to imaginative theme days (Superhero Day is always a hit!) campers dive into nonstop fun all week long one thing’s for sure: they’ll be counting the days until next summer Extended hours and transportation to and from most Brooklyn locations available Join camp leadership at an info session to learn more about their 34th summer serving the community Your child will thank you! Contact the team at [email protected] or call 718-788-7732 to get started Whether you need one week or eight (or anything in between!) the Park Slope Day Camp offers flexible registration with locations in Carroll Gardens By: 7:00 am on April 19 The affordable housing lottery has launched for Kay’s Place, an 11-story residential building at 224 12th Street in Park Slope Designed by Wexler Associates and developed by Procida Companies Available on NYC Housing Connect are 25 units for residents at 60 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $48,823 to $154,080 there are three studios with a monthly rent of $1,313 for incomes ranging from $48,823-$74,580; three one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,650 for incomes ranging from $60,926-$83,880; one two-bedroom with a monthly rent of $1,969 for incomes ranging from $73,338-$100,620; and one three-bedroom with a monthly rent of $2,263 for incomes ranging from $84,858-$115,560 there are four studios with a monthly rent of $1,546 for incomes ranging from $56,812 to $87,010; one one-bedroom with a monthly rent of $1,941 for incomes ranging from $70,903 to $97,860; one two-bedroom with a monthly rent of $2,318 for incomes ranging from $85,303 to $117,390; and one three-bedroom with a monthly rent of $2,667 for incomes ranging from $98,709 to $134,820 there are six studios with a monthly rent of $1,779 for incomes ranging from $64,800 to $99,440; two one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,233 for incomes ranging from $80,915 to $111,840; one two-bedroom with a monthly rent of $2,668 for incomes ranging from $97,303 to $134,160; and one three-bedroom with a monthly rent of $3,071 for incomes ranging from $112,560 to $154,080 Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than June 17 Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Mercy Home also participated in this project ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'PCRichards Builders Division', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PCR_Beko_Compact_YIMB_336x280.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'yimby+', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC YIMBY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF NIKOLAI FEDAK / NEW YORK YIMBY LLC Every product is independently selected by editors Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories We’re combing the market for particularly spacious or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points Are you looking to use all of your savings to buy something right now we found some move-in-ready places (good luck to everyone else with renovations underway) and a few with astonishingly low monthlies in Brooklyn and Upper Manhattan 49 Prospect Pl., Apt. 2  This charming Prospect Place apartment perfectly balances prewar and modern details: There’s the exposed-brick wall framing the windowed dining alcove and a slate mantel that can be converted into a working fireplace in part thanks to a renovated kitchen with fresh-looking cabinetry and new appliances the monthlies are just $500 because there’s no underlying mortgage which means low overhead in the event of a recession 192 E. 8th St., Apt. 6A  This top-floor apartment in a well-appointed Kensington co-op is a gem, and not just because it’s $10,000 cheaper than a two-bedroom down the hall that sold in 2023 The living room gets plenty of natural light from a pair of east-facing windows isn’t lacking space and comes with a Blomberg refrigerator and a GE Cafe range situated next to a window to help with ventilation Monthlies are just $767 in the 30-unit building which includes a shared backyard with a garden and grills plus a basement bike room and storage cage Prospect Park and neighborhood joints like Wheated and Der Pioneer are just blocks away as are the F and G subway lines at the Fort Hamilton Parkway station 175 Amity Street, Apt. D3 The showpiece for this freshly renovated one-bedroom apartment is an open-concept kitchen — all the more reason to cut back on dining out and entertain guests at home There’s a vented Bertazzoni range and Bosch dishwasher but also a gorgeous tin ceiling and floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving with stunning ten-foot ceilings and an exposed-brick wall tree-lined block via a south-facing bay window monthlies are on the more expensive side for similarly priced units but they include roof-deck access as well as private basement storage this co-op is located near local mainstays like Henry Public and Long Island Bar 116 Pinehurst Ave., Apt. 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Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. There was an error processing the request. Please try again later. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Park Slope residents Lauri and John McBride have wondered about the rotating cast of characters living in the brownstone next door After the building’s longtime owner died in 2014, the property, valued at $3.5 million on the listings site Zillow the McBrides met various people who lived there One group of residents even put up a sign that advertised a church at the building Police said 911 dispatchers have received 10 calls about 164 St. John’s Place over the last six months. Then on Saturday, police said someone fired shots in front of the brownstone but police blocked traffic and trained rifles on the house for several hours Three people who live in the house were arrested Mamadou Bah and Kenton Degale were each charged with possessing one round of ammunition and altered paper money – all misdemeanors Attorneys for Degale and Rodriguez did not return requests for comment Bah and Degale have lived in the three-story home – a brownstone on a leafy street in one of the city’s most expensive ZIP codes Nor is it clear whether they pay rent and to whom "This is an example of all of the problems that we see when people don't have adequate estate planning services in a market like New York where property values are so high and there's so much equity to be mined out of communities,” said Scott Kohanowski the general counsel at the Center for New York City Neighborhoods who reviewed property records and lawsuit documents City property records show the deceased former owner first purchased the building at least as early as 1965 He later transferred the home to a limited liability company he owned in 1977 before again putting it in his own name in 1999 According to Rudolph Clark’s sister-in-law he was born in the United States and returned to his native Belize when he was young where he contracted measles – a disease that left him hard of hearing He returned to the United States and built a career in real estate “He would always say ‘hello’ and things like that and he seemed like a nice guy,” recalled neighbor John McBride “But he became more reclusive as he got older.” Florine Clark said that at the end of his life Rudolph Clark went to a nursing home in Far Rockaway where she helped care for him His death in 2014 touched off what has become an all-out real estate war a city official tasked with administering the estates of deceased New Yorkers current residents and Clark’s surviving family against each other a bank had sought to foreclose on the property to recoup more than $760,000 owed in back taxes according to a civil suit filed by a bank in 2011 The case is ongoing and involves at least 10 potential heirs Queens’ Public Administrator Lois Rosenblatt was given possession of the building in 2019 amid the ownership and foreclosure disputes Florine Clark claims Rudolph Clark left her the property in his will And at least two different real estate investors have approached and tried to cajole her into signing away whatever stake she has in the property The brownstone’s water and electrical bills still come to her home in Far Rockaway claims it entered into a contract of sale with Florine Clark to purchase the property in 2022 according to a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn Supreme Court Johns Group LLC – produced a “declaration of restriction” that bore Florine Clark’s signature The document ostensibly blocks her from selling her stake in the property without their permission The first company later sued Florine Clark in an attempt to void that declaration Clark told Gothamist she doesn’t recall signing anything Attorneys for both LLCs did not respond to requests for comment said the document may have been the work of “predatory investors,” who search for so-called “heirs property” — real estate that has no clear owner after a death “These predatory investors come out of the woodwork They approach family members who don't necessarily know the value of the property or how to manage an estate after someone who has died.” neighbors say the brownstone’s residents have included a group calling itself a church No one answered the door at the address on Tuesday said he saw one of the residents who was arrested back at the house that day and I know it was one of the guys who was taken away in handcuffs,” he said Ben Feuerherd covers public safety and policing for WNYC and Gothamist. He previously covered federal courts for The New York Post and The Messenger. His work has also appeared in POLITICO, the Daily Beast and NBC New York. Got a tip? Email [email protected] David is a reporter covering housing for Gothamist and WNYC. Got a tip? Email [email protected] or Signal 908-310-3960. The city alleges in a lawsuit that the Geo Group, a private contractor, has failed to secure required city approvals. The Legal Aid Society cites a Gothamist report showing thousands jailed instead of receiving summonses — including two men who died in custody. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. Gothamist is a website about New York City news Breadivore fuses Chinese and French flavors Across New York City’s Chinatowns, egg tarts are a bakery staple, known for their smooth, custardy interiors. Now, a bakery in Brooklyn’s South Slope is riffing on the traditional pastry, evolving it into something else entirely. At Breadivore baskets of thinly layered croissant dough are filled with egg and garlic chive — one of the menu’s many playful unions of Chinese and European baking traditions it’s really that simple,” says owner Cixiu Gao She quietly opened her brick-and-mortar at 500A Fifth Avenue following pop-up success at various farmer’s markets around the borough Breadivore opts for warmth over the high-design of many bakeries: There are no marble countertops or hanging copper lamps it feels like an extension of Gao’s home kitchen with colorful tiling and the walls painted shades of earthy orange Potted succulents and flowers line the window and a long wooden table invites customers to stay a while Scroll Breadivore’s Yelp pages (or ask a customer) and you’ll encounter a light-hearted tension between those bemused by Breadivore’s low-profile and those hoping it remains a local secret The egg tart, or egg cup as it’s listed on the menu ($7.50), is one reason. Gao thought to capitalize on the enduring popularity of croissants — which continue to see success, even recently at another Park Slope newcomer called Miolin Bakery Crispy ridgelines of pastry hold the deep comforts of ricotta and a perfect gratin top The result looks like a quiche or a frittata In an era in which eggs have become increasingly expensive it’s a signature pastry that carries some weight But Gao goes the extra mile across her pastry case even using freshly milled flour from upstate New York: “I don’t want to serve people fake things,” Gao says It’s a principle drawn from Gao’s years in the kitchen of Per Se and the now-shuttered Bouchon Bakery where she gleaned “some really serious classic baking” before the pandemic As the name suggests (chosen because: “I eat bread everybody eats bread,”) bread is a central character at Breadivore Sourdough to be specific: made via a slow 24-hour fermentation process she first began baking less than a decade ago after moving to the U.S nobody has an oven at home and so the whole thing was completely new,” she says She quickly got a handle on yeast metabolism and their effects on flavor — something she credits to her background in biology After hitting an impasse in academia and having grown tired of lecturing Gao enrolled at the International Culinary Center before moving on to work at Manhattan restaurants once pandemic closures forced Gao to bake independently she hoped to introduce flavors she’d grown up with into French bread craft Gao adapted her mother’s recipe for yuanxiao — glutinous rice balls stuffed with black sesame — that she grew up eating in Beijing to mark the end of the Lunar New Year she has transformed them into a black sesame twist is often used to flavor the thin soup in which the yuanxiao float it is used two ways: mixed into the filling in syrup form one Gao calls “the cinnamon roll’s cousin.” A memory of the purple radish and white pepper puff pastries Gao enjoyed while living in Shanghai also served as a reference Keen to liberate the radish from being mere salad food in western cuisine and seasoned before being worked into a scone alongside Parmesan It was a best-seller during Breadivore’s pop-up era and one Gao says people have been asking her to bring back for the bakery she’s mulling over a pig in a blanket that swaps out sausage and cheese for a variation on her family’s recipe for pork and chive dumplings “I wanted to create something cheerful and relaxing,” Gao says “No one really needs sugar or baked goods unless they make you feel better or are a placebo that makes you less stressed out.” Breadivore’s goodies may do just that TrendingResidentialNew YorkAInside the small competitive Park Slope condo marketDemand is on the rise as buyers seek entré into highly desired Brownstone Brooklyn Listen to this article00:001xThe Prosecco was flowing and the bagels were flying at Abigail Palanca’s open house last month like I should be standing at the door like at a club,” the Serhant agent said “That was my first time that I didn’t take home a dozen bagels after an open house.” While the neighborhood is known for stately townhouses and persnickety co-ops condos — when available — tend to draw a crowd Palanca ultimately got eight offers on the duplex at 231 16th Street and signed a contract that was more than 10 percent over the $899,000 asking price so when you do get one you have a lot of people that are gravitating towards it,” said Compass agent Tali Berzak The demand to be in Park Slope has only gotten hotter Townhouses — the neighborhood’s offering du jour — that used to trade for $3 million now trade for $5 million offer a broader swath of the city the chance to live out their Brownstone Brooklyn dreams — if not always in a brownstone themselves The condo markup is the highest it’s been since the end of 2020 indicating increased interest in the area from buyers who might not typically look — or be able to look — in the area “Condo offers a lot of flexibility for either first-time buyers or buyers that are trying out Brooklyn for the first time,” said Palanca who estimated that the vast majority of the house hunters at her showing fit those categories Unit 8D at 145 Park Place set a new price per square foot record for a resale condo when it traded for $3.23 million The sale was 24 percent over the $2.6 million asking price for the three-bedroom SIGN UPThere were four offers on the apartment “I had three different brokers from three different companies text me within two hours [of closing out the listing] and they’re like I just saw 145 Park Place close out in our system — is that a typo,’” Buchman said The roughly 1,450-square-foot has a second floor with an office space that looks out onto a 1,400-square-foot terrace which Buchman called a “sky garden,” given it’s not “bombarded by buildings.” “Three bedrooms in Park Slope is not easy to find,” she said Buchman’s listing — one in a 47-unit doorman building — benefits from sitting in a strip along Flatbush Avenue that is zoned for greater density while still feeling like the Park Slope of Noah Baumbach movies Townhouse conversions have been selling just as well — last year a 908-square-foot converted condo at 851 Carroll Street sold for over $2.1 million setting the sponsor price per square foot record at $2,333 per square foot “This mid-level boutique condominium luxury niche has really become a presence in Park Slope for people that cannot afford what is now a $5 to $6 million-plus brownstone don’t want to be in a co-op,” said Douglas Elliman’s Nadia Bartolucci On the other end of the spectrum, developers have taken advantage of the 4th Avenue rezoning and put up buildings like the Brooklyn Home Company’s 34-unit project at 350 Butler Street, which has nearly sold out in a few years. Up the road in Boerum Hill, Avdoo & Partners Development’s 105-unit project on Bergen Street has consistently led the borough in monthly contract volume Although those buildings can’t quite claim the wrought-iron-gate charm of prime Park Slope the area is undeniable for potential brownstoners “It’s a way to get into the market,” Buchman said if you aspire to have a townhouse and your resources allow for that By: 8:00 am on March 14 Construction has topped out on The Slope on Fifth, a six-story mixed-use building at 445 5th Avenue in Park Slope Designed by Tahir Demircioglu Architect and developed by RJ Capital Holdings the 74-foot-tall structure will span 53,099 square feet and yield 30 condominium units with an average scope of 991 square feet The building will also contain 23,359 square feet of commercial space The property is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and 9th Street Recent photographs show the reinforced concrete superstructure built to its pinnacle and shrouded in scaffolding and black netting Exterior work is progressing with the grid of floor-to-ceiling windows mostly in place and insulation boards lining the walls in preparation for the installation of the earth-toned terracotta paneling Work is already done on the southern lot line wall The main rendering shows the building beginning with a tall multi-story podium spanning the block with floor-to-ceiling windows at street level and dark paneling above the building features a series of cascading steps The structure culminates in a flat parapet with a bulkhead Modern Spaces is leading sales and marketing for the condominiums which come in one- to three-bedroom layouts as well as five penthouses Homes range from 630 square feet to 1,557 square feet and range in price from $1.04 million to $2.725 million Apartments will feature high ceilings and Bosch washer/dryers Kitchens will get custom Lineadecor wood grain veneer cabinetry bathrooms will offer wood grain stone countertops silver vein-cut travertine tiles and flooring Residential amenities will include a lounge a communal rooftop deck with grilling station The property was formerly occupied by low-rise commercial structures as seen in the below Google Street View image The nearest subways from the property are the F and R trains at the 4th Avenue-9th Street station to the northwest along 4th Avenue 445 5th Avenue’s anticipated completion date is slated for December 2025 Ridiculous to only build to 6 stories on this corner No reason this shouldn’t be upzoned considering the demand here Why so short when we have a housing vacancy rate that is embarrassingly small (approx 1.4%) This site is an example of a real lost opportunity for appropriate density with an FAR that is limited to 3.00 City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is great it is probably most likely that the economics did not warrant building a taller building Which begs the question are we going to demand that a minimum height must be reached in developing new construction Or to take another approach and provide tax credits for building more floors than originally applied for Criminal that this building is topped out at that low height just a block from transit in one direction and 2 blocks in the other should be REQUIRED to be at least twice as tall 2025 at 11:01 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Mitsuki Japanese Market has opened its third location in New York City bringing its unique offerings to Park Slope NYC — Park Slope just got a brand-new taste of Japan Mitsuki Japanese Market has expanded to its third New York City location Following the design pattern of its Greenpoint and FiDi locations Mitsuki’s new Park Slope storefront features an anime-themed aesthetic The 'one-stop shop' for all things Japanese will also offer a variety of sushi Their new Park Slope location officially opened this past weekend with grand opening events held on Saturday and Sunday their hours of operation are Sunday to Thursday Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A former Brooklyn principal who was investigated on suspicions of communist activity recently won a small legal victory in her lawsuit against the city's Department of Education which she said retaliated against her for speaking out against racial discrimination The city has been fighting her lawsuit in court for years a judge ruled that her case can move forward — a decision that comes at a time when educators across the country are facing heightened scrutiny about their perceived political beliefs “This is a matter that could have been resolved with a meeting with Jill Bloomberg and the superintendent,” said Arthur Eisenberg, executive counsel of the New York Civil Liberties Union, which urged the Department of Investigation to stop its probe back in 2017 A spokesperson for the city’s Department of Education did not respond to a request for comment A spokesperson for the Law Department declined to comment Bloomberg served as the principal of Park Slope Collegiate a school for sixth through 12th graders just blocks from the western edge of Prospect Park “I loved my job,” she said during a recent interview I loved the interactions with the teachers.” But Bloomberg retired ahead of schedule in early 2020 “I was no longer doing the job that I wanted to do and I wasn't doing it well,” she said Bloomberg said her career started to unravel in 2017 as she grew frustrated that her students but the department kept denying their requests Park Slope Collegiate had shared its building — and its sports teams — with several other small schools that were also mostly Black and Latino Those and another nearby school had nine combined sports teams as of January 2017 had moved into the same building a few years earlier and didn’t join the existing sports teams they played with students from Millennium’s Manhattan campus About half of Millennium Brooklyn’s students were Black and Latino at the time while just a quarter of the Manhattan campus’s students were Black and Latino She found that Millennium had 17 sports teams — nearly double the amount as the rest of the schools — even though they had fewer students ‘What is going on here?’” Bloomberg remembered thinking to herself The Park Slope Collegiate principal had long been outspoken about what she saw as racial discrimination against her students She called for the removal of the school's metal detectors She criticized disciplinary policies that she thought were overly punitive and harmful to students of color Bloomberg wrote a letter to the official who oversaw school sports She said the Department of Education was segregating students and should combine the teams The letter also included a chart with the number of students at each school that shared athletic facilities the percent of students who were Black and Latino Bloomberg learned she was under investigation According to an investigative report filed in the court docket a confidential complainant had accused her of trying to recruit students to join the Progressive Labor Party a political organization associated with the Communist Party The complainant also raised concerns about movies that were screened at the school and flyers found in the building about a Black Lives Matter march and a May Day rally Bloomberg denied being a member of the Progressive Labor Party or recruiting students to join She also said in an affidavit that her students “disagree with me often and with much confidence.” Officials ultimately found Bloomberg did not violate the political activity policy which said the complainant “failed to provide any evidence.” But the report states that investigators did substantiate a few other charges against her including that she failed to ensure a documentarian who filmed in the school got permission from students and staff and that she allowed a substitute teacher to fill in at the school for two days who wasn’t authorized She was disciplined with a written reprimand Even though Bloomberg was cleared of the most serious allegations “I felt like this is never going to end,” she said it's just going to be death by a thousand cuts over and over and over and over again.” The Department of Education has denied retaliating against Bloomberg and has said the complaint that prompted the investigation was lodged against her months before she wrote her letter about the sports teams a professor at the University of South Carolina Law School who specializes in education law said the law is clear that school employees shouldn't be punished for complaining about discrimination But he said teachers and administrators don't have the same free speech rights as their students He said many people who work in schools are afraid to talk about controversial topics like race when the education system is under so much scrutiny even if it's not banned by law,” Black said City lawyers have tried to get Bloomberg’s lawsuit dismissed a judge ruled that she had made a strong enough case at this point that she could proceed There's likely still a long legal process ahead Bloomberg will have to either prove her case in court or convince the city to settle A City Council hearing grew tense as lawmakers pressed the Adams administration for answers. Officials from the city’s Adult Protective Services program disclosed the rejection rate at a City Council hearing inspired by Gothamist’s reporting. the popular Israeli-owned restaurant after it was vandalized by graffiti my vision was always about more than just food I see hospitality as an art form — a way to showcase people’s spirits in a warm atmosphere the spices I use tell stories of heritage; the dishes celebrate diversity; and the atmosphere brings it all together to create something greater than the sum of its parts This is the essence of hospitality — not just serving food but creating a space where people feel seen Dining is about the magic of shared moments and Miriam is a place where I hoped people from all walks of life could come together around a table to share stories savor the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine and traditions from more than 100 countries across the Mediterranean Our food at Miriam is made with the deepest respect for the diverse history that inform the cuisine with which I was raised It’s always devastating to see hate find its way into spaces dedicated to joy and connection while this act of vandalism hurt me deeply it also reaffirmed the mission I’ve worked so hard to enact I could let this act define the narrative of Miriam or I could use it as an opportunity to amplify the values of neighborliness I choose to focus on the outpouring of support we receive from the community and even strangers who had never before set foot in the restaurant are reaching out with words of encouragement The overwhelming response reminds me why I started this journey in the first place It reaffirms my belief that the majority of people — regardless of their background — desire unity has only strengthened my commitment to giving that same love back I want everyone who steps through our doors to feel that they are part of something bigger — a community built on respect and understanding Actions taken in anger often seek to divide But they also present an opportunity to find new strength we send a powerful message — not just to those who target us We show that acts of hate cannot break us; they can only make us more determined to spread love and connection I see it as a reminder to deepen my commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone who comes to Miriam It has also underscored the need to actively engage in meaningful conversations and raise awareness about the specific challenges of antisemitism and hate that impact our staff and community I want Miriam to stand as a symbol of what’s possible when we choose connection over division I’m just a chef — someone who believes in the power of food to bring people together But this experience has reminded me how essential it is that restaurants like mine serve as places where values of love unity and resilience are not only celebrated but lived every single day owner and operator and chef of 6R Hospitality Group which oversees Miriam Park Slope The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Forward. 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To contact Opinion authors, email [email protected] I’d like to ask you to please support the Forward American Jews need independent news they can trust At a time when other newsrooms are closing or cutting back the Forward has removed its paywall and invested additional resources to report on the ground from Israel and around the U.S rising antisemitism and polarized discourse This is a great time to support independent Jewish journalism you rely on See our full guidelines for more information, and this guide for detail about canonical URLs subject line “republish,” with any questions or to let us know what stories you’re picking up Copyright © 2025 The Forward Association DDC: Denisse Moreno, 718-391-1854, morenode@ddc.nyc.gov 2024) The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) today announced the completion of a $40.7 million project in Park Slope Brooklyn that replaced over 1.6 miles of older water mains upgraded local combined sewers to improve stormwater drainage and renovated a key traffic triangle on Flatbush Avenue just north of Grand Army Plaza The project was managed by DDC for the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) “This project replaced water mains dating as far back as 1913 ensuring the long-term ability to meet the needs of residents and businesses in that area,” said NYC Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley “Improvements were also made to help drain stormwater flow and prevent flooding in the area while also improving public space and pedestrian access we will continue to implement much-needed infrastructure upgrades to Brooklyn communities.” Smaller water mains up to 111 years old were replaced with more durable ductile iron pipe while on Flatbush Avenue a new 72-inch stainless steel trunk main was installed To improve the overall capacity of the drainage system in this commercial and residential area over 5,000 feet of combined sewers were replaced over 40 catch basins were installed and to enhance fire protection 30 new fire hydrants were added 14,500 square feet of sidewalk were upgraded and more than four acres of asphalt were replaced overall The project also upgraded nearly 20 corner pedestrian ramps to be ADA-compliant The neighborhood’s 8th Avenue Triangle was revitalized with improvements to sidewalk NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.  By: 7:30 am on January 24 On January 28, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will review a proposal for the construction of a new residential building at 28 7th Avenue in Park Slope The proposal for the currently vacant lot was assembled by Building Studio Architects the property will stand four stories tall and yield four residential units across a total of approximately 5,700 square feet Photograph of current vacant lot at 28 7th Avenue Renderings for the proposed structure show a building with a stucco façade and a cornice that are all in alignment with the design of adjacent historic brownstones The building’s rear elevation includes a stepped design to maintain open yard visibility private balconies on the second and third floor the latter of which is required for buildings under five stories The proposal includes a number of historic images of the building that previously occupied the site at 28 7th Avenue including an image from as recently as 2022 showing the building in a state of disrepair The site’s immediate neighbor was demolished following a plane crash in 1960 and has subsequently been replaced by a new structure Transit nearby 28 7th Avenue includes the 7th Avenue Subway Station Brownstone has what museum curators call “inherent vice.” Many examples have been repaired with stucco and I suppose its use in a new building is fitting I do like the neighboring red brick and terra cotta building Glad to see they’re going for multiple apartments Too often new townhomes are built in this city as single-family homes like in Red Hook and Fort Greene If we’re gonna build our way out of a housing crisis then we need to support the creation of multiple new apartments per lot like these even when we have to build within the confines of a landmark designation Almost all townhouses in NYC are two units or more The ones I was referring to are new build single-family Not multi-unit at all like a lot of the existing townhomes in the city The townhomes on the south half of this blocks street frontage all have an extra floor It would be great it they could add the same here as its only 3 houses between them that are shorter I assumed the corner building was the one under review and pleasantly surprised when I scrolled down to see it was the center house Great job folks — now if only we could fix that end house I don’t know when that corner building was built but while appearing to have high quality “historicish” materials the actual proportions and adherence to trad architecture is pretty bad I watched that building go up and thought they could do a lot better back then the designer would not be serious about materials with similar colors: Thanks That ‘60s corner building is a monstrosity How often do full blown Italianate brownstones like this get built Surprised Landmarks is allowing the at-grade entry Obviously this must be because it’s not going to be a SFH… So is a ground-up perfect replica new build of a 19th century brownstone rowhouse Something tells me the cost of a flight of stairs wasn’t the determining factor Looks so much better than the corner building had a client looking to rent in Park Slope Mack suggested going a bit south to Greenwood “We got him into something under $3,000 with a garden who has lived in the neighborhood for the last 15 years If you’re priced out of Park Slope or Windsor Terrace, the place to look, apparently, is next to Boss Tweed’s grave. Greenwood, the neighborhood that hugs Green-Wood Cemetery around the west side, has seen renewed interest as prices push ever upward across the city. It took the second spot on StreetEasy’s ten neighborhoods to watch in 2025 after seeing a 9 percent bump in search interest between 2023 and 2024 “That’s a pretty big jump,” says Kenny Lee right before COVID when people were able to get into other areas they forgot about it,” Mack says of this cycle of interest Prices in the little neighborhood have risen over the past five years along with the rest of the borough — median asking rents have gone up by 36 percent and median asking prices by 25 percent — but they’re still cheaper than Park Slope and Windsor Terrace (Median rent in the neighborhood is $3,250 while it’s $3,592 in Windsor Terrace and $3,950 in Park Slope.) Lee attributes the increase in search interest both to Greenwood’s relative affordability and because sales inventory has increased by 10 percent since 2023 the sleepy neighborhood with more space and close proximity to bulk paper towels has been attracting young families a broker at Sotheby’s who works in the area says that lately he’s seeing a lot of parents of young children and first-time homebuyers “It’s priced at least 30 percent less than Park Slope,” Ma says a broker at Corcoran who has been working in the neighborhood for over a decade says that it’s also a rare corner of the city where there are still some steals left on townhouses — at least “for people who are brave enough to do a lot of work.” (A two-family townhouse in Greenwood can go for $1.7 million while similar properties a mile north run upwards of a million more than that.) And while the cemetery itself might seem like an odd selling point “One of the most-searched amenities on StreetEasy was outdoor space,” Lee says The cemetery is almost 500 acres and regularly hosts events like readings People go on birding walks alongside the graves The living residents of Greenwood also tend to come for a good long stay “All the apartments and townhouses I’ve sold in Greenwood — starting 11 to 12 years ago — none of them have moved out yet,” says Lee-Mills you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York All photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens In the heart of Park Slope just a block from Prospect Park, this well-appointed co-op has pre-war loft bones, plenty of light, and a long list of just-right custom amenities and features. Asking $1,990,000, the two-bedroom loft in a former horse stable at 499 12th Street is arranged around a perfectly-appointed central kitchen with a private terrace that feels like it’s just outside a woodland home the loft’s living area is framed by 15-foot ceilings nine windows and refinished hardwood floors a built-in office space keeps work and play separate A wall of Poliform closets keeps clutter behind closed doors A custom wood dining bar anchors the room; a separate pantry conceals a stacked washer and dryer a massive Nanawall accordion glass panel opens onto a private patio surrounded by horizontal fencing The unit’s one bathroom is large and lofty The second bedroom is small and sweet; it would serve as a fabulous dressing room for anyone with deep closet needs (though the main chamber does offer a closet) The co-op building was once part of the Ansonia Clockworks complex A communal roof deck offers New York City skyline views–and Prospect Park is steps away [Listing details: 449 12th Street, #1R at CityRealty] [At Brown Harris Stevens by Nadine Adamson] By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy All information furnished regarding property for sale rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors lease or financing or withdrawal without notice you must hire your own architect or engineer and for no listing shall the number of bedrooms listed be considered a legal conclusion By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Let us know what you are looking for and we’ll help you find the home of your dreams We’ll provide current market comps and connect you with a trusted expert By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can unsubscribe at any time. The NYPD took two people into custody at a Park Slope, Brooklyn home Saturday, after an hours-long incident that authorities say began with a report of gunshots outside. Police blocked off several streets around the home at 164 St. John’s Place, between 6th and 7th Avenues, Saturday afternoon. The NYPD said it got a report at about 1:30 p.m. of shots fired, and responding officers found two shell casings. Police said no injuries were reported, but that they were told a man had gone into the house and were working to establish contact with someone inside. Neighbors said later that afternoon, they saw police escort multiple people out of the home. By around 4 p.m., police said two people of interest had been taken into custody, and though the investigation was continuing, they weren't looking for anyone further. As of early Saturday evening, police had not yet released names of any individuals involved or announced any charges. A large police presence remained at the scene for hours afterward, with the area of St. John's Place between 5th and 7th Avenues blocked off, and a stretch of 6th Avenue between Lincoln and Sterling places closed as well. Those streets had reopened by early Saturday evening. The home at 164 St. John’s Place is subject of an ongoing eviction dispute in Kings County Civil Court that has been delayed multiple times, with the next hearing scheduled for March 20, according to court filings. The case lists several defendants, including some only identified as John or Jane Doe. Calls to the attorneys listed for landlord 164 St. Johns Group LLC in the court documents weren't immediately returned Saturday. New Jersey school officials say the feds haven't explained what's illegal about DEI in the first place. Jason Mirabal, 41, has been charged with murder in the shooting. By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org claims that Shahana Hanif has done too little When Miriam, a popular Israeli restaurant in Park Slope, was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti last month, Jewish New Yorkers rushed to support the business Brunch service that Sunday morning was packed the regular folks were joined by politicians and community leaders Social media was flooded with statements from elected officials decrying the vandalism But the response from one local politician a New York City Council member for the 39th district — which includes Park Slope and other parts of Central Brooklyn — was met with ire from many local Jews “I condemn the vandalism at Miriam, a cherished local Park Slope restaurant. This hateful act threatens the safety of our community,” Hanif posted on X the same morning that “GENOCIDE CUISINE” and “ISRAEL STEALS CULTURE” were spray-painted all over the Israeli restaurant did not use the word “antisemitism,” though she did refer to the incident as “antisemitic vandalism” in a reply  — some Brooklyn Jews took their representative to task for seemingly doing too little too late to stem the tide of anti-Jewish sentiment that has risen in the city since Oct “We have been telling you this for over a year,” said another adding that Hanif’s “big show” of condemning the incident was essentially “worthless.” “Any leader who advocates violence — such as ‘globalizing the intifada’ or is indifferent towards antisemitism — should not hold office in a city as diverse as New York,” the website goes on to say In 2021, Hanif, who that year became the first Muslim woman elected to City Council, liked and retweeted a post that included the phrase “Globalize the Intifada.” In October 2023, she was arrested at a Democratic Socialists of America ceasefire rally; the following spring, she posted a photo from the Columbia University pro-Palestine encampment Hanif is up for reelection in November — though in deep-blue New York City the June 2025 Democratic primary race will in all likelihood decide who represents the district BridgeBuilders’ goal is to vote Hanif out of office “We try to make sure that our leadership reflects the values of the district,” said Spokoiny who is the CEO of the Jewish Funders Network though he clarified that he was speaking in a personal capacity as a Brooklyn resident BridgeBuilders has been raising money and building a network of volunteers who will help “mobilize a grassroots operation … to educate voters” in the district a labor lawyer who worked in the Bill de Blasio administration and co-founded the grassroots PAC And while they haven’t specifically endorsed a candidate at least one serious challenger to Hanif has emerged: Maya Kornberg a 33-year-old political scientist and senior research fellow at the NYU Brennan Center for Justice Kornberg, who officially launched her campaign in December is running as a “pragmatic progressive” alternative to the incumbent candidate “I consider myself most importantly to be a progressive candidate,” Kornberg said in a recent phone interview “the current Council Member has prioritized posturing and performative politics over pragmatic politics that are focused on bringing home solutions.”  In a statement to the New York Jewish Week which should be the top priority of all Council Members is making sure the people of our district feel safe,” she said and neighbors face reprehensible hatred and violence That is why I’ve worked so hard to improve public safety — because I prioritize safety not slogans — and to combat hate in all forms especially antisemitism and Islamophobia.” In October, Hanif told News 12 that she’d removed the “Globalize the Intifada” tweet “I recognize that it is a phrase that is antagonistic discriminatory and hurtful to many Jewish people Brooklyn BridgeBuilders isn’t the only group looking to vote out politicians who are perceived to be indifferent “Antisemitism is on the ballot,” the Jewish Voters Action Network a nonprofit aiming to increase Jewish voter turnout is focusing on 12 districts where they believe mobilizing the Jewish population can “make a difference in the election,” according to Becca Zebovitz JVAN is focused on registering Jewish voters in 12 City Council districts — three of them in Brooklyn “That’s how we’re going to hold our politicians and our governments accountable for standing up to antisemitism,” Zebovitz said the popular Israeli-owned restaurant in Park Slope Brooklyn after it was vandalized by graffiti which opened its new Brooklyn office last Friday is focused on a campaign encouraging Jewish voters to register as Democrats and educating them on why that’s a necessity in New York’s closed primary system (Voters must be registered with a party in order to vote in its primary.) Their outreach includes phone banking Volunteers also use the Israeli app UpVote which allows users to see their contacts’ voter registration statuses and reach out accordingly Many of Brooklyn BridgeBuilders’ 50-some members are volunteering with JVAN in pursuit of registering as many Jewish voters as possible ahead of the city’s Feb 14 deadline for changing party affiliation many of us identify with our political stances,” Zebovitz said ‘I need you to change your registration,’ is a much harder conversation to have than So that really is where we’re trying to bring in as many volunteers as possible — to reach out to the people they know and have those more personal conversations.” has been volunteering a few hours per week with JVAN and said he knows at least 20 other people doing the same in the 39th district But this level of involvement is relatively new for Maislen, who is also one of the Jewish members of the Park Slope Food Coop, where a group of members has called on the store to boycott Israeli products Maislen filed a state human rights complaint alleging antisemitic and anti-Israel harassment there “I was not particularly active politically,” he said “I had no problem with Hanif — [it’s] not even that I had no problem It was just not something that came up on my radar.” Then came Oct. 7, 2023. The following day, the Democratic Socialists of America — of which Hanif is a member — hosted a pro-Palestinian rally at Times Square that drew widespread backlash “So once I realized that my own Council Member was sort of aligned with these people Hanif met with a group of 16 pro-Israel Jewish community leaders who hoped that their Council member would agree to publicly condemn Hamas and acknowledge and commit to combatting the neighborhood’s “troubling rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic graffiti and stickers,” Kletter wrote in an email to the New York Jewish Week The events of that hour-long meeting ultimately sparked the creation of Brooklyn BridgeBuilders “We thought something had to be done to get this person out of office,” Spokoiny said Of course, not every Jew in the district is on board with Brooklyn BridgeBuilders’ mission. Jewish Park Slope resident Adam Ring, for example, is volunteering for Hanif’s reelection campaign. Ring, 42, pointed out that Hanif “co-sponsored and helped pass Intro 532 which helps schools like my children’s Jewish day school pay for their increased security needs.” BridgeBuilders has currently raised $65,000 from 175 different donors 85 to 90 percent of whom live in Central Brooklyn “This is a true grassroots initiative,” Spokoiny added The money that was raised is mostly in-district money.” For constituents like Spokoiny who are involved in mobilizing Jewish voters the next step will be encouraging registered Democrats to vote in the primary “Literally every vote counts,” Spokoiny said So it’s doable — but it’s very hard work.” The New York Jewish Week brings you the stories behind the headlines, keeping you connected to Jewish life in New York. Help sustain the reporting you trust by donating today I accept the Privacy Policy.