Downtown Brooklyn

Tech Savvy (New York Post)

2012-01-29T22:27:00.001-05:00

Residential Boom in Downtown Brooklyn

2012-01-29T22:19:00.002-05:00

(The Real Deal)

What does 1.1 Million buy you in Downtown Brooklyn

2012-01-09T19:43:00.001-05:00

(NY 1)
A lot compared to LIC and the Upper West Side.

Developers Launch Battle Of Brooklyn (Wall Street Journal)

2012-01-02T19:43:00.002-05:00

(Wall Street Journal)

Votes are in. DoBro wins Neighborhood of the year

2012-01-02T19:39:00.003-05:00

Curbed voters have spoken. Downtown Brooklyn voted Neighborhood of the Year.

Deutsche Bank Takes 50K in Brooklyn (NY Observer)

2011-12-30T09:33:00.001-05:00

(Image courtesy of NY Observer)

The Time to Vote is Now. DoBro for Neighborhood of the Year

2011-12-30T09:10:00.003-05:00

(Image courtesy of Curbed.com)

Let's not allow this opportunity to pass us by. Those of us living and working in Downtown Brooklyn have seen incredible changes to the neighborhood this year. Hotels are sprouting from every corner, residential buildings are filling up at a rampant pace and Dekalb Market was a huge success. Vote now. Be heard. Also, Curbed article reads Shack Shack soon to open. In fact, it's already open and delicious. Much more in the pipeline for 2012.

By Deadline, 7 Bids in Science School by Post Gazette

2011-11-01T12:58:00.001-04:00

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11305/1186642-298.stm?cmpid=news.xml

Article: Video: Why Are Blacks Leaving Brooklyn?

2011-08-18T18:12:00.001-04:00

Video: Why Are Blacks Leaving Brooklyn? - THEROOT.COM

In my opinion, this appears to be a very one sided view of what is happening in Downtown Brooklyn. I wouldn't be surprised if FUREE funded it themselves. They forget to tell you that an unusually small amount of people have been displaced from there homes because the rezoning that happened in 2004 which was manly targeted at using under utilized commercial spaces and turning them into luxury rentals and condos. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and come from humble beginnings. Am I now supposed to feel guilty because I'm in a better place financially and am very interested in Downtown Brooklyn becoming more diverse? I think not. Neighborhoods in Brooklyn have gone through many changes over the last 30-40 years. It took all this time for people to realize that Downtown is a prime location to live and commute into the city.

The truth of it all is Fulton Mall is changing to accommodate some of the new residential arrivals. It won't be exactly the way it was before. You can't freeze time because you liked the olden days. It just doesn't work that way. Does anyone remember what Park Slope looked like in the mid 1980's? Unfortunately, I do. Not a fun place to live or drive through. I welcome the new and improved Downtown with open arms.

On another note, the vibe I was picking up on in this video clip lead me to believe that the title should read "why are all of these OTHER people walking where I shop with my people".

I'm calling it like I see it.

Change is constant.

Article: NYC restaurant comings and goings: Double Crown, Mexicue, Sam Bahri's

2011-08-18T17:37:00.001-04:00

NYC restaurant comings and goings: Double Crown, Mexicue, Sam Bahri's - Examiner

Complete guide to Dekalb market

2011-07-19T19:33:00.001-04:00

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225 Schermerhorn Street Rental opens (Curbed NY)

2011-04-26T13:46:00.000-04:00

Panera construction underway

2011-04-26T12:50:00.002-04:00

Brooklyn Eagle: Councilwoman James Protests Closure of Neighborhood Business

2011-04-20T22:50:00.002-04:00

I'm sorry but I can't agree with James on this one. I understand that we want some things to stay the same but there are building codes for a reason. Just because they have been able to operate their business under the radar of the building department doesn't make it ok. If the building can't support it, they have to leave. It's a danger to residents. Doesn't anyone remember the antique statue business on the corner of 2nd Ave and Houston Street in the city. They were there for a long time an the building collapsed under it's own weight because the overloaded the floors. The building department has a responsibility to protect the public. That simple.

Fake 300lb Milkable Cow Grazes through Downtown Brooklyn on April 30th for Local Food & Eco Travel Expo

2011-04-20T22:25:00.001-04:00

downtown-brooklyn-partnership-aims-to takeover MetroTech BID Funding

2011-04-20T22:22:00.000-04:00

NY Post: Tug o' war for B'klyn biz bucks

2011-04-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

Article: The house chronicles, part I

2011-04-13T16:56:00.001-04:00

A start of house hunting in downtown brooklyn.

The house chronicles, part I - Birds & Bills
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Article: Couple Gets $150,000 For Not Buying Small Apartment

2011-04-07T18:14:00.002-04:00

Couple Gets $150,000 For Not Buying Small Apartment - Gothamist

Article: Sources: City Takes Bids To Add Retail Space To Brooklyn Municipal Building - NY1.com

2011-04-07T18:12:00.003-04:00

Sources: City Takes Bids To Add Retail Space To Brooklyn Municipal Building - NY1.com - brooklyn.ny1.com

http://media.ny1.com:80/media/2011/4/4/images/PervPastorChurchd7aae2dd-f711-400c-98d2-2c906d2b13ec.jpg

Article: Albert Laboz Has a Mall in Brooklyn He'd Like to Sell You

2011-04-07T18:10:00.002-04:00

Albert Laboz Has a Mall in Brooklyn He'd Like to Sell You - The Real Estate

Article: 24/7 in Downtown Brooklyn. The wall street journal

2011-04-07T18:05:00.001-04:00

NYC’s First Solar-Powered EV C... (inhabitat.com)

2011-03-15T21:33:00.001-04:00

NYC's First Solar-Powered EV Charging Station Opens at Brooklyn Bridge Park
inhabitat.com/nyc/nycs-first-solar-powered-ev...

Article: Maharlika Also Coming to DeKalb Market

2011-03-15T19:14:00.000-04:00

Maharlika Also Coming to DeKalb Market - New York Magazine

Shipping Containter Market coming to Downtown Brooklyn

2011-03-11T19:32:00.002-05:00

This looks so cool. I can't wait to go.

Shake Shack, Hotels and Rental Units in Store for Downtown Brooklyn

2011-03-06T15:17:00.001-05:00

Shake Shack, Hotels and Rental Units in Store for Downtown Brooklyn - WNYC New York Public Radio

Fwd: Union Rat parties at City Point Project

2011-02-11T12:48:00.000-05:00

Families plot Fulton Mall face-lift

2011-02-10T11:38:00.000-05:00

The Real Deal

Downtown clocking some numbers

2011-02-10T11:34:00.000-05:00

"An estimated 500000 people live in the neighborhoods around downtown and studies show that the city's largest income growth is in Downtown Brooklyn" Brooklyn Daily Eagle Quote

Battle of the Burgers in Downtown Brooklyn

2011-02-10T11:29:00.004-05:00

The New York Observer

I think there is plenty of room for both of them. I could do without McDonalds and Burger King.

Rum Tasting Saturday at Wright & Goebel

2011-02-04T10:24:00.001-05:00

Rum Tasting Saturday!

Join us in the tasting room with the folks
from Bank's Rum. Every good barkeep
knows about the old daiquiri test...

So that's how we're going to do it.
Please bring a friend!

3–6pm this Saturday, the 5th of February

And don't forget to sign up for our very, very
special Valentine's Champagne Tasting and
amuse bouche on the 13th and 14th.
Space is limited.

Best,

Stephanie & Owen

Wright & Goebel Wine & Spirits
147 Flatbush Ave Extension
646-495-1520

http://wrightandgoebel.com/

Erasmus Hall Academy, A 225-Year-Old School Is Finally Being Restored (VIDEO)

2011-02-01T18:49:00.001-05:00

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/01/erasmus-hall-academy-a-22_n_817137.html

Making robots that make things in downtown Brooklyn. Who knew? Ex Machina: MakerBot

2011-02-01T18:02:00.000-05:00

Ex Machina: MakerBot - Maximum PC

Layard Thompson at FLICfest in Brooklyn - Review - NYTimes.com

2011-02-01T17:03:00.000-05:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/arts/dance/31flicfest.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

Wright & Goebel Wine shop on Flatbush Ave

2011-01-30T23:54:00.002-05:00

Wright & Goebel is located at 147 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the # is (646) 495-1520. I passed by for the first time this past Friday night. I really have only great things to say about my experience. The staff is friendly and quite knowledgeable about wine. Know, that may sound like it should be a given but I've been in too many local wine & liquor stores that have clueless staff. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Owen. Owen showed me around the store and explained the layout of the wines. I was happy to see that they have quite the interesting selection and not the standard issue wines you see everywhere. They also have a huge selection of wines in a very reasonable price range (from $10 to $25) Suffice to say, I left with a case on my shoulder. Although, the next time I will take them up on the suggestion of having it delivered. That case got pretty heavy after a block or so.

Fwd: Belltel Lofts gets props in the Daily News

2011-01-28T14:03:00.003-05:00

http://bestplaces.nydailynews.com/stories/new-calling-ny-telephone-building-brooklyn-transforms-belltel-lofts

EscapeMaker.com's Green Getaways, Local Food & Travel Expo Debuts...

2011-01-28T06:42:00.001-05:00

EscapeMaker.com's Green Getaways, Local Food & Travel Expo Debuts... - PRWeb

Wine Shop at ORO CONDOS open for business. Wright & Goebel

2011-01-25T02:01:00.001-05:00

I will definitely be visiting this one.

Suddenly, A Brooklyn Skyline (NY Times)

2011-01-09T23:47:00.000-05:00

Downtown Brooklyn Condo buyers get together online

2011-01-09T23:25:00.004-05:00

Click the Link above for Commoncharges.com. It's a great message board were all the residents of Downtown Brooklyn can discuss common interests that benefit the neighborhood.

Aloft hotel opening shortly (The Real Deal)

2011-01-09T23:23:00.001-05:00

Taco debacle! Loading Dock, Downtown Mexican haven, to close (The Brooklyn Paper)

2011-01-09T23:20:00.002-05:00

Turns out that there brand new truck was stolen during the blizzard on Dec. 27th and they are closing there doors. The will be sorely missed. I really loved there tacos.

Toren Grocery back on? (Curbed NY)

2011-01-09T23:12:00.001-05:00

29 Flatbush Ave ground breaking (Brownstoner)

2011-01-09T23:06:00.001-05:00

New Additions To DoBro's Skyline (Curbed NY)

2011-01-09T22:56:00.001-05:00

Brooklyn Broadside: Brooklyn in 2011 Will See More Downtown Development (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)

2011-01-09T22:52:00.000-05:00

Duffield Street Running in a New Direction

2011-01-09T22:48:00.001-05:00

The Gothamist

Details on What’s Cooking with Panera in Brooklyn | The New York Observer

2010-12-16T19:31:00.000-05:00

This looks like it's going to be amazing. 4500 sq ft of baked goodness. I picked the wrong time for a low carb diet.

http://www.observer.com/2010/real-estate/details-whats-cooking-panera-brooklyn

Holidays in the Heart of Brooklyn

2010-12-16T19:29:00.001-05:00

http://metrotechbid.org/heart-of-brooklyn/

Best of 2010: New York's Most Eye-Popping New Buildings of the Year | The New York Observer

2010-12-16T19:15:00.001-05:00

http://www.observer.com/2010/real-estate/best-buildings-2010

New Downtown hangout is good for what ‘ales’ you • The Brooklyn Paper

2010-12-16T19:13:00.001-05:00

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/51/24_dtalehouse_2010_12_17_bk.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBrooklynPaper-Headlines+%28The+Brooklyn+Paper%3A+Headlines%29

State grants $342M to Brooklyn developments | The Real Deal | New York Real Estate News

2010-12-16T19:06:00.000-05:00

http://ny.therealdeal.com/newyork/articles/state-grants-342m-to-brooklyn-developments

Save Brooklyn? Fuggedaboutit

2010-12-16T19:01:00.001-05:00

Save Brooklyn? Fuggedaboutit - The Wall Street Journal

Brownstoner: Another Burger Chain for DoBro

2010-12-10T14:05:00.000-05:00

Brownstoner: Another Burger Chain for DoBro - www.brownstoner.com
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Article: DOWNTOWN PLAN: For sale! City puts two floors of Municipal Building on the market

2010-12-10T14:03:00.001-05:00

DOWNTOWN PLAN: For sale! City puts two floors of Municipal Building on the market - The Brooklyn Paper

DOWNTOWN: Big controversy over 'Skyscraper District' plan hits CB2 tonight!

2010-12-10T13:01:00.001-05:00

DOWNTOWN: Big controversy over 'Skyscraper District' plan hits CB2 tonight! - The Brooklyn Paper

MTA Unveils New Jay Street/MetroTech Station In Downtown Brooklyn

2010-12-10T13:00:00.001-05:00

MTA Unveils New Jay Street/MetroTech Station In Downtown Brooklyn - NY1

A Will Brooklyn Get The First Historic Skyscraper District? (Gothamist)

2010-12-04T02:28:00.001-05:00

That would be nice but I wonder about the likelihood of it coming to fruition.

Will Brooklyn Get The First Historic Skyscraper District? - Gothamist

Brooklyn Friends Winter Festival in Downtown Brooklyn (McBrooklyn)

2010-12-04T02:23:00.001-05:00

This is today at 375 Pearl Street near the Brooklyn Friends School.

mcbrooklyn: Tomorrow: Brooklyn Friends Winter Festival in Downtown Brooklyn - mcbrooklyn.blogspot.com

Filene's/ Sims Comes to DoBro

2010-10-12T20:12:00.003-04:00

It's coming to 490 Fulton Street. Click title for full Article. I think a retailer like this fits perfectly in this neighborhood. (NY Post)

"Re Imagining The Wall" Art Project in Downtown Brooklyn

2010-10-12T20:08:00.002-04:00

The 20 block area that makes up Downtown Brooklyn will be covered with art thanks to the Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn Business Improvement District. They inviting 100 Artists to cover all the blank spaces in DoBro with Art. Hit title for link to story.
(Wall Street Journal)

Downtown Streets near Metrotech finally open

2010-10-11T13:21:00.003-04:00

With the leaving of the Stock Exchange back office computers, the following streets are now open for car traffic. Entering Metrotech via Myrtle Ave, Duffield Street, Bridge Street, Lawrence Street and and exit to Jay Street. I for one, couldn't be happier. As a driver, it has been terribly inconvenient to go through security check points and deal with complete incompetence on a regular basis.

Chef César Ramirez gets Michelin rating 2 Stars for Brooklyn Fare

2010-10-11T12:50:00.002-04:00

"Brooklyn Fare opened a year-and-a-half ago in the base of 200 Schermerhorn, a luxury rental facilitated by the area's rezoning, and remains the only real option for proper groceries within the rising neighborhood. It's also said to serve the best meal — a $135 10-course tasting — in the borough. That's according to the Michelin Guide, which yesterday named the Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare — basically an 18-seat counter inside the grocery — a two-star restaurant." (excerpt from The Observer) Click title above for full story.

New Blog For Downtown Dog owners

2010-10-11T12:37:00.003-04:00

(image courtesy of McBrooklyn)

If you have a dog an live in Downtown Brooklyn, then this Blog is for you. With all the new residents in the area comes all the dogs they own and love. Want to link up with fellow dog owner? Want to know if there is a dog run coming to DoBro anytime soon? This is where you need to be. Click the title above to go directly to the site. DoBro Dogs

Bed & Breakfast on Lawrence Street? Believe it.

2010-10-11T12:23:00.004-04:00

Apparently, 3B Bed and Breakfast is, somewhat, open for business. This could become a great and inexpensive way to have a place for family to stay when visiting. Although, judging by the size and pricing, you will probably need to plan way ahead. Prices start at $28 a night. Come to think of it, the pricing worries me a bit. I don't want it to turn into a place where hookers are turning tricks. Sorry but I'm just being logical.

Willoughby Street getting ready for some heavy demolition in it's near future

2010-09-14T18:10:00.003-04:00

(Brownstoner)

This has been a long time coming. I'm really excited to see some action at these properties. The sooner buildings go up here, the better. Although, Avalon has a history of throwing these buildings up pretty quick. Look at how fast the Avalon Fort Greene went up. I blinked and there were people moving in, Quite amazing when you have the funding to get something done.

Click on Link Here SLCE Architects Renderings

Cool new Photo Blog of Brooklyn. Urban Sketchbook

2010-09-13T18:15:00.000-04:00

I'm loving this one.

Willoughby Square Park's design

2010-09-13T18:12:00.003-04:00

(NYCEDC)

Aeropostale set to open on Fulton and Elm Street

2010-09-13T18:07:00.000-04:00

New Tunnel to aleviate the BQE

2010-09-13T17:56:00.002-04:00

(the L Magazine)

Smile, Your on Brooklyn Mobile

2010-09-13T17:50:00.002-04:00

(Brooklyner)

"Brooklyn Mobile, which is a makeshift video camera that travels mostly through Downtown Brooklyn and uploads what it records to its Youtube Channel.

A Trolley in Downtown Brooklyn?

2010-09-13T17:45:00.001-04:00

(Brooklyn Paper)

"The route would begin at Fulton and Adams streets, travel down Boerum Place and turn onto Atlantic Avenue towards Columbia Street. Upon reaching the Battery Tunnel on Columbia Street, the train would turn down Van Brunt Street and return on Richards Street."

I would completely support this idea.

Tio Pio Expanding

2010-09-13T17:35:00.002-04:00

I was just informed that Tio Pio is expanding to this new location at 116 Court Street. Hopefully the fare better then the last 2 that had no luck at all with this property. Although, I must say that Tio Pio would be a great addition to Court Srteet and I can see them doing very well there.
(Brownstoner)

Furniture & Textile store opens at BE

2010-09-13T17:31:00.001-04:00

(NY Times)

Arby's Gone on Fulton Street

2010-09-13T17:29:00.003-04:00

I couldn't be happier. Let's get a real restaurant in there. How many people have to move here for someone to realize that this space can have potential other that Fast Food.

Redesign to Barney's Coop

2010-08-12T00:54:00.002-04:00

After review by the community board, Barney's coop, which is scheduled to open on Atlantic Avenue, has undergone some redesigning.

Brownstoner Article

$7 million Dollar DoBro Penthouse

2010-08-12T00:45:00.002-04:00

Hardly Downtown Brooklyn but $7 million? Hard to believe it will fetch even remotely close to that number.

Curbed article with photos

Removal of parking minimums in Downtown Brooklyn

2010-07-26T13:33:00.001-04:00

Click link below for actual story.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.streetsblog.org/2010/07/23/movement-afoot-to-drop-downtown-brooklyn-parking-minimums/&ct=ga&cad=:s7:f2:v0:i0:lt:e1:p1:t1279969834:&cd=k5QeYT56dLc&usg=AFQjCNGKiDVOaPRa6Gy9ghZmpUnS0FHFLQ

As SteetsBlog reports, there are discussions on removing the parkings
minimum regulations for buildings being built in downtown Brooklyn.
What this means is that builders won't have to provide a minimum am
out of parking spaces for a residential development. They think that
this will encourage use of mass transit. I completely disagree with
this line of thinking. I don't think that any of the people making
these decisions live in downtown Brooklyn. What happens when you
invite relatives over that have to dive to your apartment because the
don't live close to mass transit? They are being short sighted in
thinking that people just go to work and go home. The parking needs to
be there for the weekends. That's when residents are living there life
in Downtown Brooklyn. Not during the week when the street are
congested with shoppers and office workers. Does anyone agree with me
or am I totally out of left field on this issue?

--
aka Guyfromdobro (http://downtownbrooklyn.blogspot.com/)

Improvements to Downtown Brooklyn

2010-07-19T22:13:00.002-04:00

Mylittleo.com

Toys 'r' Us Coming to the Old Sid's Hardware

2010-07-19T22:06:00.002-04:00

I guess it couldn't hurt. Any opinions? As long as it doesn't stay an empty space.

Brownstoner

Development Outlook for Downtown Brooklyn

2010-07-19T22:02:00.003-04:00

Interview with the biggest land owner of the Fulton Mall.
Metion of Tribeca style Loft Rentals in the mix.
All Business.com (interview with Albert Laboz)

Parking Lot on Hoyt and Schermerhorn Street to become Art & Sculpture Park

2010-07-19T21:55:00.001-04:00

Daily News

MTA connecting R train on Bridge Street to F,A,C on Jay Street

2010-07-19T21:53:00.001-04:00

You tube Video describing MTA work to be completed 2011

NYU looking to continue there expansion downtown

2010-07-19T21:47:00.002-04:00

Watch out Brooklyner, NYU is going to swallow you up.

What does everyone think of this?

Brooklyn Paper

Upscale Supermarket in DoBro

2010-07-19T21:38:00.003-04:00

This place is so necessary. With Oro down the block, below Toren and down the block from Belltel Lofts, they've got built in customers.

Crains New York (Grocery coming to Toren on Flatbush Ave

"Barely Legal" art exhibition at Loading Dock

2010-07-19T21:31:00.005-04:00

I'm trying not to be judgmental here but "Barely Legal" just might offend. Judge for yourself.

Loading Dock (Downtown Taco Spot)

R&B coming to Metrotech

2010-07-19T21:27:00.002-04:00

BAM R&B in Metrotech

Brooklyn Fare to expand Chef's Counter

2010-07-19T21:16:00.003-04:00

Bouley alum and former Bar Blanc executive chef César Ramirez will
close his chef’s counter connected to Brooklyn Fare from July 1-8 for
remodeling, to expand the space from 12 to 18 seats. When the counter
reopens later in July, he will also be cooking his prix fixe tasting
menu seven nights a week.

Brooklyn Fare (Official Website)

Eater.com

Zachats (video on Brooklyn Fare

NY Magazine

City Point receives Federal Stimulus money

2010-07-19T20:50:00.003-04:00

The City Point development has now received 20 of the 24 million dollars necessary to develop the land on Fulton Street and Albee Square from the federal stimulus package.

ACity Points official website

Hotels of Brooklyn

2010-07-18T21:27:00.002-04:00

New York Times reports on all the hotels that have come to Brooklyn in recent years. I passed by the Sheraton today and it's beautiful. The have a bar in front of the lobby and after 5 pm everyday, the lounge bar an restaurant open for business. It's in the back of the lobby. I will be reporting on this shortly in the future. All I can say right now is I'll be there for the Kobe Beef burgers. As per the manager, the roof bar will be open by the end of August this year.

(NY Times) As Everyone Else Discovers Brooklyn, So Have Hoteliers

Buyers coming back to Brooklyn

2010-07-18T20:48:00.002-04:00

Not all Brooklyn neighborhoods are faring very well but Downtown is having a comeback already.

Brooklyn Shows it's Appeal to Buyers (Wall Street Journal)

H&M, Sephora and Barney's Coop coming to Downtown BK

2010-07-18T20:32:00.002-04:00

My favorite part of this article is that they mention that they just realized that people you live in Brooklyn have money. Go figure.

The Real Deal (slew of retailers en route to downtown brooklyn)

Welcome to the Downtown Brooklyn Blog

2010-07-18T19:26:00.000-04:00

Hello and welcome to the new blog for Downtown Brooklyn. This blog will be a source of everything and anything Downtown BK. For some of you who may not know me, I've been blogging at my other blog which is the Belltel Lofts Blog. This website will be what that blog never was. An open forum for all to discuss the evolution of Downtown Brooklyn. Also, no comment verifications. Like it or not, things are changing around here, despite the economic downturns we've experienced in recent years. I look forward to having anyone contact me and let me know what they would like this blog to be. Happy posting.