Brooklyn real estate showcase features highlights of the borough
Hundreds attended the Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase Tuesday. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman
By Wayne Daren Schneiderman
October 31, 2024
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WILLIAMSBURG — It was only fitting that the Refinery at Domino be the venue for the “Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase” hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Its stunning views of the Manhattan skyline served as the ideal backdrop for bringing together leaders in the field of real estate and property development and highlighting 31 projects completed between January 2023 and June 2024.
The categories were arts and culture, entertainment, commercial/office, education, historic restoration, design, industrial, mixed-use, public and open space, residential: mid and high-rise, residential: multi-family (two-to-four units), retail and sustainable design.
James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, delivered the keynote to more than 200 attendees, speaking about the economic development and growth of Brooklyn’s real estate market.
“Like most of the city, Brooklyn has had its challenges with the pandemic,” Whelan said. “But Brooklyn will come back — it will take some time, however.”
According to Whelan, parts of the commercial market are making a resurgence, as are many of the retail corridors.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
