Brooklyn News: Locals oppose plans for Fort Greene Church

After more than a year of speculation about the future of Fort Greene’s landmark Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church, plans are now clear: Owners want to use the church’s shell as the base for a 27-story, 240-unit apartment tower that would rise next to the iconic Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower.

On Wednesday, the development team presented the proposal to Community Board 2’s Land Use Committee, outlining plans to convert the early 1930s Gothic Revival church at 144 St. Felix Street into a high-rise residential building. While there was some support for the project, it was largely met with criticism from locals and board members, one participant told Brownstoner.

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Iconic mid-century modern home in Brooklyn Heights seeks rooftop addition

At least one local is objecting to a proposed rooftop addition for an iconic mid-century modern townhouse in Brooklyn Heights on Willow Place.

An application to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to build a terrace and roof extension on top of 48 Willow Place was scheduled to be discussed at the Tuesday, November 5, Community Board 2 meeting. An LPC hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25.

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens limestone with extensive woodwork asks $2.25 million

There’s plenty of woodwork to drool over in this early 20th century terraced house. Fretwork, wainscoting, moldings, a pier mirror, window seats and more can all be found – and all those details seem to have been lovingly cared for. At 173 Rutland Road in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, the house hasn’t changed hands since the 1970s, so while a new owner can expect it may need a few upgrades, there’s still plenty of historic charm.

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Midwood Studio with dressing room, decoration details asks $1,950 per month

This Midwood studio in a 1930s building costs less than $2,000 and has some extra space with a foyer, separate kitchen and dressing room. An arched doorway, parquet floors and vintage tiles bring out the Deco era character.

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A Crown Heights townhome and more on display, starting at $999,000

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and West Midwood. They range in price from $999,000 to $5.6 million.

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