DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — THE NEW YORK CITY Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved revised plans for a 420-foot-tall mixed-use tower over four individually landmarked Duffield Street Houses in Downtown Brooklyn, according to New York YIMBY. Designed by Hill West Architects and Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, the project will incorporate the historic houses at 182-188 Duffield St. into the base of the tower.
Current view of 182-188 Duffield St. Photo: Acheson Doyle Partners Architects and Hill West Architects, via LPC
The homes, which have been associated with the Underground Railroad, were relocated by Forest City Ratner during MetroTech’s development. In Oct. 2025, LPC stalled the controversial bid, the Brooklyn Eagle reported.
The project will be 30 feet shorter than originally proposed, with improved connections to the landmarked houses and enhancements to the shared courtyard space, according to YIMBY.
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.
