New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the Brooklyn Public Library have announced the launch of a public engagement process to guide the redevelopment of the New Utrecht Library in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Announced on Wednesday, the project plans to replace the existing library at 1743 86th Street and an adjacent city-owned parking lot with a modern library facility and 100-percent affordable housing residential complex. The property is located between 18th Avenue and Bay 16th Street.