Brooklyn News: A Housing Lottery Opens in Gowanus
Briefly

Several significant real estate stories emerged from Brooklyn, including an affordable housing lottery for a new Gowanus tower, a unique Cobble Hill Greek Revival row house on the market, and the potential conversion of a Prospect Heights church into condos. The Gowanus development, rising 175 feet with 197 apartments, signifies ongoing rezoning efforts in the area. Meanwhile, discussions around Park Slope's Open Streets program bring mixed reactions from local merchants who are concerned about its ramifications on their businesses.
The proposed conversion of a late 19th-century Romanesque Revival church in Prospect Heights could transform it into residential apartments, pending city approval.
A Gowanus tower is launching an affordable housing lottery with $1,031 two-bedrooms, marking progress in local housing initiatives tied to recent rezoning.
In Cobble Hill, a Greek Revival row house featuring original marble mantels and an arched vault offers charm and potential amidst a $4.25 million price tag.
Park Slope merchants express mixed feelings about the Open Streets initiative, suggesting adjustments like later start times while considering the economic impact on their businesses.
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