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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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  • Say Hello to Our Newest Brownstoner Services Members! June 21, 2018
    Meet our newest Brownstoner Services members. Whether your roof is in need of repair, you’re finally ready to remodel the bathroom, or you’re thinking about redesigning your living space, there’s a Brownstoner Services Pro who can help. The Brownstoner Services Pros who have joined our community this month offer a wide… Read More > The […]
  • Brooklyn Heights One-Bedroom With Views of Cadman Plaza Park Asks $2,900 a Month June 21, 2018
    In the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, this one-bedroom rental is across the street from Cadman Plaza Park and has original details and new flooring. Located at 62 Henry Street, it's a walk-up on the top floor of a four-story brick building, which dates from circa 1861-1879. The unit is painted a… Read More > The […]
  • Carroll Gardens Brownstone With Central Air, Exposed Brick, Deep Front Yard Asks $3.285 Million June 21, 2018
    Located on a quiet and tree-lined street in Carroll Gardens, 25 2nd Street has a quaint exterior to match the charming block. The Anglo-Italianate brownstone has a historic door painted bright blue up a short stoop. A traditional cornice, historic ironwork and a deep front yard complete the picture. The four-story,… Read More > The […]
  • Lottery Opens for Seven Affordable Three-Bedroom Units in East Flatbush for $1,279 a Month June 21, 2018
    An affordable housing lottery has opened up for seven units in an eight-story building under construction at 1345 Rogers Avenue in East Flatbush that is named Crystal Towers. All of the seven affordable apartments are three-bedroom units that will rent for $1,279 per month. The lottery is set at an area median… Read More > […]
  • The Insider: Original Woodwork, Splashes of Color Distinguish This Park Slope Victorian Revamp June 21, 2018
    Soon after buying a three-story, woodwork-laden Victorian townhouse, a couple with two young kids contracted with Brooklyn-based interior designer Linda Cava to help them pull together the parlor floor's decor. As many young families do, they were looking for a home that was "durable, practical and comfortable, and we went with… Read More > The […]



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