#greenpoint

#greenpoint

The swinging sound drifts from Noble Street, spilling out of a packed café called Flower Cat. To the unknowing eye, the space could be mistaken for one of the city's many swanky bars. Inside, amber-toned lamps highlight a lively crowd passing around glasses of red wine. Overhead, moonlight pours through two skylights, illuminating a glossy-haired woman weaving through the room, greeting customers and friends.

You might already be aware of what Monitor Point could entail, but we'll give you a refresher just in case: developers plan to construct two new massive residential towers on the Bushwick Inlet, leasing the land from the MTA. Some local residents fear that more high-rise housing will drive up rents and damage the inlet's ecosystem. The project's supporters say that the housing, some of it permanently affordable, is needed to keep up with the high demand

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Greenpoint co-op, a Bay Ridge row house, and a Park Slope brownstone. The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Greenpoint co-op, a Bay Ridge row house, and a Park Slope brownstone. Listings in Park Slope were popular with readers this week. The least expensive home on the list is a Greenpoint co-op at $780,000 and the most expensive is a Park Slope brownstone at $6.75 million. Which would you choose?

In a circa 1870s Greenpoint tenement building turned co-op not far from McGoldrick Park, this top-floor unit has period charm, modern updates, and low maintenance. The four-story, eight-unit wood frame walkup at 100 Newel Street boasts a well-preserved exterior with Italianate/Neo Grec-style arched and incised window surrounds, a matching canopy over the front door, bay windows, and a bracketed cornice. Greenpoint is home to a surprising number of early apartment buildings, with some possibly going back as far as the 1860s.

This therapist unlocked a piece of history. Construction crews working on a refreshed storefront for a Brooklyn psychotherapy office discovered stunning, century-old stained glass that offers a sneak peek into Greenpoint's past. "I was totally blown away. It's a huge unexpected gift," Karen G. Costa, who has rented Brooklyn Psychotherapy's office at 705 Manhattan Ave. for years, told The Post. "I almost cried."

I got my license at the end of 2022, and the process has been grueling, but we definitely pulled through, Van Roten told Brooklyn Paper. There was pushback because of the stigma still around cannabis. But at the end of the day, it was such a welcoming opening from the community. Opening a dispensary wasn't really just a business move; it was personal, Van Roten said. This neighborhood has its own rhythm and soul, and we wanted to build something that truly belongs here.

BROOKLYN, NY - A 65-year-old man was attacked and robbed Sunday night in Greenpoint after a suspect shoved him to the ground and stole his bag before fleeing the scene. The assault occurred around 10:08 p.m. in front of 1055 Manhattan Avenue. Police said an unidentified man approached the victim, forced him to the ground, and snatched his crossbody bag, which contained U.S. currency and bank cards.

That spark led her to open Last Place on Earth in Greenpoint in March 2020 - just one day before COVID-19 lockdowns began. Against the odds, the shop grew into a neighborhood staple, known for its eclectic collection of games, community-focused events and welcoming atmosphere. Now, Wolfe is rolling the dice again. On Sept. 12, she opens her second location in , called 3rd Place from the Sun.

"So far, it's been incredible. Being able to pull back the curtain and show everyone our space has been exciting for me because it's been a process," he said. "We built this from scratch - we had to install this big bar, our arches, stone and marble. It took time, but to be able to show everyone was like a celebration of what we've accomplished in the past year. Now it's time to get to work."

Franklin Corner Cafe, a staple in Greenpoint for 17 years, is closing its doors on August 4, as the landlord did not renew the lease.

A group of burglars scored more than $300,000 worth of clothing from a small clothing store in Greenpoint. They broke into the shop at 17 Kent Avenue.

I always loved the more intimate vibe, when you got to see a comedian and they're right there. That's the vibe we're trying to go for.

Every week the club tackles a different part of Greenpoint before meeting up at a bar. For many attendees, it's a great way to meet friends without spending a bunch of money.

The new campus will be the sixth location for the early childhood education private school in New York City, and a 20-year lease was signed for the 10,172 square feet on the ground floor of Tower 77.