Jun. 27, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith A 19th century trolley powerhouse turned parking garage in the early 20th century on State Street in Brooklyn Heights will be largely demolished to make way for new condos, but the Art Deco street-facing facade will remain, if a plan presented to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission goes…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil TD Bank has officially opened its doors within a historic Brooklyn Heights building. The Sept. 27 grand opening event on Montague Street featured a festive fall theme, complete with mini pumpkin decorating, seasonal treats and stilt street walkers. To cap it off, officials gathered for a ceremonial…
Jun. 21, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
The Brooklyn Edison Building in Downtown Brooklyn has become the borough’s newest landmark, after commissioners on the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the stately Renaissance Revival-style corner property.
Jun. 6, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
The Brooklyn Edison building in Downtown Brooklyn got a step closer to its possible designation as an individual landmark on Tuesday, when it was the subject of a public hearing at the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting.
Feb. 14, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to add the Brooklyn Edison Building at 345 Adams St. to its calendar for possible designation as an individual landmark, triggering a public hearing on the proposal.
May. 10, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith
A remarkable section of Linden Street has been designated Bushwick’s first historic district by the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission following a unanimous vote by commissioners at a May 9 meeting.