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Photograph of Eastern Parkway, via LPC proposal

Upgrades Proposed Along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

The New York City Department of Transportation has proposed ADA-compliant upgrades along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Work between Schenectady and Ralph Avenues will include redesigned B14 bus stop areas at Utica and Buffalo Avenues and new pedestrian ramps to improve accessibility. The upgrades will use smooth granite and hexagonal pavers with detectable warning surfaces, and involve collaboration between NYC DOT and NYC Parks.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 1215 Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1215 Fulton Street, a pair of ten-story residential buildings also addressed 12 Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Time Square Development Group, the structure yields 87 co-living residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 72 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $99,943 to $227,500. New residents have an incentive offer of one month free rent on one-year leases, and two-months free on two-year leases.

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Permits Filed for 219 Harman Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 219 Harman Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Located at the intersection of Harman Street and Myrtle Avenue, the triangular lot is steps from the Knickerbocker Avenue subway station, served by the M train. David Halberstam of Bruklyn Builders Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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