#sunset-park

#sunset-park

The days appear numbered for the striking butter yellow Italianate manse on Fort Greene's South Oxford Street, with developers applying to raze the attractive wood structure and replace it with a five-story apartment building.

The yellow brick building was designed by Eric O. Holmgren for the Sun Heights Building Corporation and completed in 1927, according to a certificate of occupancy. Holmgren practiced in Brooklyn and did a fair amount of work within the Finnish community constructing early co-operative housing. Interestingly, the name carved above the entrance of this building is "Park Slope Homes," despite the location across the street from Sunset Park.

We are thrilled with the incredible outpouring of support from our neighbors. The genuine generosity displayed by everyone involved has made a significant impact, and we are proud to contribute to bringing joy to children in difficult times,

According to police sources, the incident unfolded at around 11 a.m. on Dec. 7 directly outside of 315 58th St. in Sunset Park. Cops say the victim engaged in a verbal dispute with the suspect just prior to the attack. Law enforcement sources said the perpetrator launched a punch that struck the senior's face before he fled the location. The incident was reported to the 72nd Precinct.

Brooklyn detectives are questioning a person of interest after a man was shot dead inside an illegal nightclub on Monday morning. According to police sources, the incident unfolded inside 5002 3rd Ave. in Sunset Park at just after 5 a.m. on Nov. 17. Officers from the 72nd Precinct responded to the location after receiving a 911 call about an assault in progress.

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, and Flatbush. The brownstone at 455 58th Street in Sunset Park. Photo via Abacus Properties by Susan De Vries Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, and Flatbush. They range in price from $1.389 million to $2.5 million.

The two-building complex faces the neighborhood's eponymous Sunset Park and was completed in 1927, according to the certificate of occupancy. The Sun Heights Building Corp. was behind the construction with architect Eric O. Homgren behind the design of the restrained yellow brick buildings with a hint of neo Classical ornament. Holmgren also designed the earliest Finnish co-operative buildings in the neighborhood, Alku and Alku Toinen.

The compact yet charming unit features moldings, clawfoot tub, and ample closet space, set within a historic 20th-century Finnish co-op in Sunset Park.

The NYC Economic Development Corporation is excited to present a series of free community events at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, promoting connection and celebration within Sunset Park.

On July 22, 2019, Zheng confronted Chen outside his home in Sunset Park, along with her 17-year-old son. Chen stabbed Zheng 35 times.

It's an honor to be able to showcase this quilt during this year's quilt show as we approach the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11.