Search results for "gentrification"

BP Adams, Tenants Announce Lawsuit Against Heat Miser Landlord in Brownsville

BP Eric Adams points out on a map problem neighborhoods for residential heating complaints citywide Photo: Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP's Office Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Dec 2, 2016 4:37 PM Read more >

Council Committee Approves 18-Story Atlantic Ave Build Despite Community Board Opposition

The building at 840 Atlantic Avenue was approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and will now be voted on by the full council

Sep 15, 2021 11:08 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Shines at Bushwick Film Festival Awards Ceremony

Awards were presented to filmmakers in the documentary, narrative and web series categories.

Oct 17, 2018 5:35 PM Read more >

'Cuomo, We're at War!' Brooklyn Tenants Demand Rent Control

Fair housing activists joined residents in Brooklyn and across the country to march against the loss of affordable units.

Jan 24, 2019 2:10 PM Read more >

Neighborhood Profile: Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is a thriving neighborhood, attracting wealthy renters and owners in the last two decades.

May 22, 2024 7:50 AM Read more >

In Gentrifying Brooklyn, is 'Boutique' Always Best?

Gentrification assumes the opening of new businesses also means "improved." But don't be so quick to abandon your longtime mainstays...

Jun 21, 2017 2:58 PM Read more >

'Don't Be a Karen:' Celebrated Crown Heights Marching Band Fields Rash of New Complaints

"You don't call 911 for children playing drums." Complaints about a marching band practice in Crown Heights is raising calls of gentrification in the neighborhood.

Jul 16, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

BRIC House Announces its Spring Lineup: Poetry Slams, Stoop Series, Artist Performances and More!

It's only January, but already spring fever has set in, as BRIC House announces it hot new lineup of free and low-cost events, programs, classes and performances for spring.

Jan 14, 2015 11:24 AM Read more >

Coney Island Adds Affordable Housing

BFC Partners, a Brooklyn-based real estate firm, started construction on Coney Phase III, which will add 420 affordable housing units on Surf Avenue.

Jul 29, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

New Housing Not Warehousing Act to Tackle NYC's Affordable Housing Crisis with Vacancy Registry

Intro 1039, a bill introduced by Councilmember Williams which is part of the Housing Not Warehousing Act, mandates the city to register vacant buildings and lots that could be developed as affordable housing.

Jan 9, 2018 1:44 PM Read more >