Brooklyn Heights

Residential Conversion Revealed for Former Jehovah’s Witness Headquarters at 25–30 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn Heights

8:00 am on March 14, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the proposed residential conversion of the former Jehovah’s Witness global headquarters at 25–30 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by CIM Group, the project will involve a vertical expansion of two buildings in the former Watchtower Building complex and will yield 661 rental apartments, with 25 percent designated as affordable housing. The development will also include 113,000 square feet of commercial space and community facility space. The five interconnected office and warehouse buildings are located around the intersection of Columbia Heights and Vine Street, directly across from Hillside Dog Park.

Rendering of proposed changes to 39 Sidney Place, via LPC proposal

LPC Set To Review Proposal For 39 Sidney Place In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on March 3, 2025 By Max Gillespie

New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for modifications to 39 Sidney Place in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn on March 4. The application, assembled by Tom Kowalski Architect Studio PC on behalf of owner 139 Sidney LLC, seeks approval for several exterior modifications to the historic building, which was originally built in 1846.

LPC To Review Proposal For Renovation At 138 Joralemon Street In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on February 2, 2025 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) seeking to legalize previously installed windows at 138 Joralemon Street, an 11-unit brownstone in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Built in 1855, the Anglo-Italianate-style building underwent window replacements without prior LPC approval. The application is scheduled for review on February 4.

Excavation Begins at 88 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on March 10, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Excavation and pilings are underway at 88 Schermerhorn Street, the site of a 20-story mixed-use building in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by NA Design Studio, the 185-foot-tall structure will yield 58 units with an average scope of 660 square feet, as well as 10,509 square feet of commercial space and a 30-foot-long rear yard. 88 Schermerhorn Holdings LLC is listed as the owner and On Star Management LLC is the general contractor for the property, which is located on an interior lot between Boerum Place and Court Street. Bianca D’Alessio and Justin Mezzatesta from The Masters Division at Nest Seekers International will handle sales for the property, which will be called Modavie once sales eventually launch.

The new Brooklyn Heights Public Library - Photo by Gregg Richards, Courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library

The Brooklyn Public Library Debuts 26,000-Square-Foot Branch at 286 Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on June 10, 2022 By Sebastian Morris

The new Brooklyn Heights Public Library at 286 Cadman Plaza West is now complete and open to the public. Located on the border of Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn, the 26,000-square-foot library is the second-largest branch of the Brooklyn Public Library System, after the Central Library Headquarters.

Existing conditions at 109 State Street - MSLI; Sotheby's Realty

Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves Alterations at 109 State Street in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District

7:00 am on July 13, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently approved proposals to renovate and partially replace an aging masonry façade at 109 State Street in Brooklyn Heights. The property’s location within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District requires strict LPC approval of any proposed construction or modifications.

Updated renderings of 56 Middagh Street - Pratt + Black Architects

Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves Revised Plans for 56 Middagh Street in Brooklyn Heights

7:30 am on May 26, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Plans to construct a single-family townhouse at 56 Middagh Street in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District have finally been approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The LPC rejected the plans in January and December 2020, then approved the architectural plans on May 18, 2021.

Aetial Rendering of rooftop pool deck at 124 Columbia Heights - HS2 Architecture

Developers Propose Rooftop Pool at 124 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on January 25, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will soon announce if developers can move forward with plans to construct a new rooftop pool at 124 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. The ten-story building is located within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District and once served as a Jehovah’s Witness dormitory building.

The Symon Nears Completion at 76 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn Heights

7:00 am on April 3, 2020 By Michael Young

Work is wrapping up on The Symon, a 13-story condominium building at 70 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn Heights. Colberg Architecture is the architect of record, while Lonicera Partners, Orange Management, and The Davis Companies are the three developers. The project is located between Boerum Place and Court Street and is steps away from the faux subway entrance to the subterranean New York Transit Museum. Studio DB designed the interior and exteriors of the building.

One Clinton Street Tops Out Above Brooklyn Heights

8:00 am on April 11, 2019 By Michael Young

One Clinton Street aka 280 Cadman Plaza West recently topped out at 36 stories over Brooklyn Heights. The mixed-use residential building is being designed by Marvel Architects and developed by Hudson Companies. The 295,000-square-foot project will include 134 residential units and One Clinton Street Library, a new public library that is replacing the former Brooklyn Heights Library. The tower is situated on a triangular-shaped plot at the confluence of Clinton Street, Tillary Street, and Cadman Plaza West. At 409 feet, it is currently the tallest structure in the neighborhood.

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