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Brooklyn Book Festival

Published by arZan September 13th, 2006 in Art, Education and Neighborhood. Closed

The Brooklyn Book Festival, held on September 16, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., will celebrate Brooklyn’s thriving and diverse literary community and its rich history as a home and inspiration for authors. From Williamsburg to Bedford-Stuyvesant, Park Slope and Brighton Beach, Brooklyn is home to authors, literary magazines and publishers. Brooklyn Book Festival: […]



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New residents

Published by arZan August 25th, 2006 in Education and Neighborhood. Closed

This past week has seen a huge influx of new residents in the neighborhood. They come from all over the world and all part of the country. In case you are wondering who they are….well they are the students at Pratt Institute. My alma mater had its orientation week today at the start of the […]



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Pratt Higgins Hall Wins Architectural Awards

Published by arZan August 6th, 2006 in Architecture, Buildings and Education. Closed

My alma mater, Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture has won an architectural award. Higgins Hall, for long the home of the School of Architecture, had a recent addition in the centre court area. This was done by the famous NY architect Steven Holl. As reported in a communique on Pratt’s



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  • From the Forum: Adding Some Greenery to a Brownstone Facade April 23, 2018
    Looking for some summer greenery, a homeowner is hoping to find a vine that will provide some color without harming the facade of their home. The vine would be planted in a container and ideally would spread itself up the wall. Should the homeowner provide a trellis or support so… Read More > The post […]
  • Bed Stuy Brownstone With Original Coal Burning Stove, Juliet Balcony Seeks Record-Setting Price April 23, 2018
    Here’s an extra-large Bed Stuy brownstone packed with rare original details, including a Juliet balcony and a whopping 10 decorative mantels. It's located at 105 MacDonough Street in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, and the asking price, which will break records if reached, doesn't fully match the serviceable renovation --… Read More > The post […]
  • Big Windsor Terrace Condo by Prospect Park Offers Views, Balcony, Walk-in Closet for $1.245 Million April 23, 2018
    The location alone will draw some people to this spacious condo overlooking Prospect Park. Tennis players, green space lovers and horseback riders (the Kensington Stables are right around the corner) will all enjoy the convenience of living close to their favorite activities. But there is so much more to love… Read More > The post […]
  • The Quirky Wooden Relic of Brooklyn’s Transit Past in Prospect Park April 23, 2018
    It's a fairly small structure that could easily be mistaken for an old carousel ticket stand or Prospect Park information booth, but the octagonal wood structure with a bright red umbrella-shaped roof is actually a remnant of one of Brooklyn's early toll roads. Tucked into the Children's Corner of Prospect… Read More > The post […]
  • Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 38 Units Near Williamsburg Bridge, Starting at $865 a Month April 23, 2018
    An affordable housing lottery has opened up for 38 units in an 11-story building under construction at 105 South 5th Street in Williamsburg, right across from the Williamsburg Bridge. The site was once home to the LPC’s architectural salvage warehouse, which was demolished in 2011. Of the 38 affordable apartments, there… Read More > The […]



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