#fort-greene

#fort-greene

When we saw this home - with its east-west exposures and windows that could be seen on both sides - we were immediately sold. It was the third house we looked at, and we were so lucky the owner accepted our offer. It was a very competitive moment for home sales in the neighborhood, and the fact we were able to make it happen felt like a dream.

The $43 million project includes the rehabilitated Weir Greenhouse and a new L-shaped, terra-cotta-clad building that wraps around it, designed by Architecture Research Office.

"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."

"We accept anything that could be used in some sort of creative way, so it's very open."

The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recognize the 1889 Romanesque Revival school building for its architectural significance and its role in expanding educational opportunities for women, immigrants, and working-class New Yorkers.

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."

For many New Yorkers, the park is their backyard - a place where they can play a game of pick-up basketball, hold a picnic on the grass or kick a ball with their kids. These New Yorkers know the difference between a park in disarray and a park that city government has invested in.