Month: September 2024

An affordable housing lottery has opened for a modern-looking 13-story, 171-unit development on Flatbush Avenue. Running from Aurelia Court to Triangle Junction mall, the complex at 1634 Flatbush Avenue replaces a gas station formerly on the site.

Of the 45 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments in the lottery for the new building, all income restricted and rent stabilized, 44 could be deemed truly affordable. Those are for families earning 40 to 80% of the Area Median Income, with income limits set between $31,612 and $134,160.00 for households of one to five people, according to the listing.

Nine units are studios ranging from $823 to $1,757 a month, 19 are one-bedroom apartments from $874 to $1,875, and 17 are two-bedroom units starting at $1,031 and topping out at $2,232 a month. The remaining two-bedroom unit set aside for families earning 130% of AMI is renting for $3,963 a month.

With an alternative address of 1640 Flatbush Avenue, the complex was designed by J Frankl Architects. A rezoning was required to convert the site to residential use and allow a bigger building, documents show.

Apartments have dishwashers, high-end appliances and finishes, air conditioning, and balconies, the listing says. The pet-friendly building includes a dog-washing station, garages and parking, bike storage, a shared laundry room, a gym, community center, party room, children’s playroom, rooftop terrace, cinema, and other amenities, some of which require an extra fee, according to the listing. Tenants pay for electricity, which covers the stove and heating.

Renderings show a gray masonry and glass building with “deconstructed” bits at the corner entrance and roofline. Varying spacing between windows makes for a dynamic facade. No balconies appear in the rendering, but a terrace is visible on the ninth floor.

A high ground floor with big windows will house retail and is inviting to passerby. According to the building permit, the development includes 13,871 square feet of commercial space.

Of the 126 apartments not included in the lottery, there are currently 26 listed on Streeteasy, with studios starting at $2,240 a month and two-bedrooms at $3,139. That’s $824 cheaper than the most expensive two-bedroom apartment in the lottery.

According to city records, 1640 Flatbush Oz Owner LLC purchased the property for $16.15 million in 2019. Joseph Moinian of The Moinian Group is listed as the signatory for the LLC, and the project is listed on the company’s website.

Moinian is behind the 26-story very reflective development at 123 Linden Boulevard in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, as well as a range of other high-rise developments in Manhattan.

The complex at 1634 Flatbush Avenue is required to include affordable units due to the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program triggered by any rezoning. It is expected to received the 421-a tax abatement, according to the listing.

The 1634 aka 1640 Flatbush Avenue Apartments lottery closes Oct. 7. To apply, visit the listing on New York City’s Housing Connect website.

This story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site Brownstoner

Big Bounce America is Coming Back to Brooklyn This Fall!

New Yorkers were in awe when they got to experience The Big Bounce America’s experience in Brooklyn last summer, and now the biggest touring inflatable event in the world is coming back to NYC this fall!

For three weekends in September and October (September 28-29, October 5-6, and October 12-13), Big Bounce America will be taking over Citi Field so families can have a fun-filled day of bouncing!

This event, produced by XL Event Lab, will feature their iconic Bounce House, which will now cover 24,000 sq. ft. and stand 32 ft. tall and has been certified by Guinness as The World’s Largest Bounce House! Inside the goliath, kids will be able to play on giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers, and more. The bounce house also has a resident DJ who will host games and play music to make your experience even more memorable.

Aside from the bounce house, kids will also be able to try out other inflatable attractions such as their newest inflatable Sport Slam that features a customized sports arena, a 900+ ft. long obstacle course called The Giant, and their unique space-themed wonderland airSPACE!

There is no better time for New Yorkers to get out and have a little fun with the family. Noa Visnich, Tour Manager of The Big Bounce America says, “We need more fun in the world, and what better way to bring that into 2024 than with a 24,000 sq. ft. bounce house! The Big Bounce America is the perfect event for kids and adults alike to get out of the house and enjoy an outdoor event like they’ve never experienced.”

All of Bounce House America’s sessions are organized by age (toddler, junior, bigger kids, and adults) so everyone can have any experience that is tailored to their age group! If you have multiple kids who are of a variety of ages and would like to all bounce together, you can go onto their website to find out which session would be good for all of you to join.

All-Access Tickets start at $22 and allow families to have 3 hours of inflatable fun! Tickets are on sale now and are selling out fast so advanced tickets are encouraged and can be found on The Big Bounce America website.

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Next week marks 23 years since the 9/11 attacks devastated New York City. As the solemn anniversary approaches, Brooklynites are preparing to remember the day and honor its victims. 

Events across the borough will pay tribute to all those who died in the attacks and the first responders who rushed to the scene to save as many lives as possible. 

Sunday, Sept. 8

Together We Stand  9/11 Tribute 5K

The Together We Stand 5K run in Fort Greene honors the heroes who lost their lives in 9/11 while showing unity and resistance in the neighborhood. Register to run the race or volunteer to show your support, honor the past, and build toward the future. 

Sept. 8, 12-1:30 p.m. Free. Fort Greene Park at DeKalb Avenue and Washington Park in Fort Greene. 

Father Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance

Though this event takes place in Manhattan, it honors Brooklyn-born Father Mychal Judge, a Catholic priest who was killed on 9/11 while serving as a chaplain in the FDNY. The walk begins at Judge’s former parish, on 31st Street in Manhattan and continues down 7th Avenue to St. Peters Church, just a few blocks north of One World Trade Center, where Judge died while praying over victims of the attacks. 

Sept. 8. 9 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 West 31st St. between 6th and 7th avenues in Manhattan. 

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance Candlelighting

Brooklynites who lost family members and loved ones on 9/11 will gather with first responders, volunteers and friends to light candles, say a prayer with an NYPD or FDNY chaplain, and share fond stories about their loved ones. 

Sept. 10. 6 p.m. Brooklyn 9/11 Wall of Remembrance at Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Ave. between West 19th and West 17th streets in Coney Island. 

Wednesday, Sept. 11

FDNY Battalion 57 Memorial Mass

The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph will host a memorial mass with FDNY Battalion 57, which lost 23 of its members on Sept. 11, 2001. The mass is set to begin at 12 p.m. and will pay tribute to those service members lost.

Sept. 11. 12 p.m. Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific St. between Vanderbilt and Underhill avenues in Prospect Heights. 

Brooklyn-Bedford Park Memorial Candle Vigil

The Brooklyn-Bedford Park 9/11 Memorial Committee will host its 23rd annual candlelight vigil on the handball court at Bill Brown Park, in front of a mural bearing the names of hundreds of Brooklynites who died in the attack. 

Sept. 11. 6:30 p.m. Bill Brown Park handball court on Avenue X between East 24th Street and Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay. 

Asser Levy Park Memorial Tribute

At Asser Levy park, locals will lay down flowers and light candles to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives on 9/11 and honor the 18 Brooklynites memorialized on a plaque inside the park.

Sept. 11. 4 p.m. Asser Levy Park at the corner of Surf Avenue and West 5th Street in Coney Island. 

American Veterans Memorial Pier Memorial

Law enforcement officials, servicemembers, and elected officials will remember the tragedy of 9/11 and honor the lives lost that day with speeches and stories at the American Veterans Memorial Pier. 

Sept. 11. 7 p.m. American Veterans Memorial Pier at 69th Street and Shore Road in Bay Ridge. 

St. Ann’s Annual Interfaith Service

The Brooklyn Heights Interfaith Clerty Association will host its annual 9/11 Observance on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, where locals can pray, sing, and reflect on the day while overlooking the Manhattan skyline and the Tribute in Light.

Sept. 11. 7:15 p.m. Brooklyn Promenade at Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. 

Notes of Tribute: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial Lights

To honor the more than 100 people killed on 9/11 who rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, the cemetery will host a memorial program on a hill overlooking the Tribute in Light. The memorial will include words of remembrance, music, and a reading of the names of victims buried at Green-Wood. 

Sept. 11. 7-9 p.m. Register in advance. Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Ave. at Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park.