From Prayers to Penthouses: Watchtower Complex Poised for 661 Brooklyn Heights Apartments
Developers want to convert the old Watchtower campus at 25–30 Columbia Heights into 661 apartments, with about a quarter permanently affordable. The rezoning is now in city review.
Harlem Showdown: City Council Approves 200-Unit Hill Top Housing Plan on Amsterdam
Following an endorsement visit from Mayor Mamdani, the City Council has officially approved a plan to bring roughly 200 affordable and supportive homes and a new community center to 1727 Amsterdam Ave.
Manhattan Money Boss Larry Fink Warns $150 Oil Could Tank Global Economy
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told the BBC that oil at $150 a barrel could tip the world into recession, as markets reel from Middle East supply disruptions. The warning adds a new layer of risk for investors and local finance firms.
Boerum Hill Mega-Jail Shows Its Face as Facade Climbs Atlantic Ave.
Cladding panels are starting to go up on the 15‑story borough jail at 275 Atlantic Avenue, changing the look of Boerum Hill. The project will include 1,040 beds and ground‑floor community space.












