Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment: News and updates on the Brooklyn project

Bedford-Union Armory developer files plans for eight-story rental

The developer filed plans for a 15-story rental building in March this year.

Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment, East Harlem rezoning both pass City Council

It was a big week at the City Council, where they also voted to approve a rezoning of Sutton Place that will limit the height of new development in the area.

Crown Heights tenants sue city, developer in effort to stop Bedford-Union Armory project

"The standard set for displacement is completely false and not at all adequate"

Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment should not have condos, says borough president

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams called for more affordable housing, and no condos, in his recommendations for the embattled Crown Heights project.

Embattled Bedford-Union Armory project is endorsed by Mayor de Blasio

De Blasio is particularly hoping to convince the Crown Heights community over the merits of the redevelopment’s community facilities like the swimming pool, basketball courts, and the indoor soccer field.

Protestors came out en masse at meeting to discuss Pfizer, Bedford-Union Armory developments

Activists and community members took the opportunity to make their voices heard—and they weren’t happy.

Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment hits roadblock in land use review process

The contentious development, which Crown Heights residents have rallied against, was voted down by the community board’s land use subcommittee.

Controversial Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment loses Cumbo's support

The already troubled Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment project is further imperiled now that City Council member Laurie Cumbo, who represents the neighborhood the armory is in, has decided not to back the project.

Bedford-Union Armory developers promise union jobs, training programs

Developer BFC Partners worked with 32BJ SEIU to ensure that union jobs will be a part of the Crown Heights development—though some area residents aren’t convinced.

Crown Heights residents of color won’t benefit from Bedford-Union Armory project: study

A report argues that white families will likely claim all of the controversial project’s affordable apartments.

Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment hearing postponed amid mounting opposition

Detractors continue to argue for more affordable housing at the site. Meanwhile, officials are looking in to the benefits developers BFC Partners and CAMBA will glean from the project.

Crown Heights residents urge city to nix Bedford -Union Armory development plans

Instead of turning the city-owned land into a profitable development, residents believe that the site should be converted into a community land trust.

Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment gets a boost from nonprofit partner

Tensions remain high over the controversial project, but its developer hopes that a local nonprofit can help improve community relations.

West Indian American Carnival organizers will call Bedford-Union Armory home

The non-profit group will rent the office space for its new headquarters.

Crown Heights armory apartments should be 100% affordable, officials say

Local and state officials want developers to make all 300 of the building’s new apartments into affordable housing since the site is using public land.

City urged to make more housing available for homeless New Yorkers

Following the controversy of the Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment project, advocates are calling upon the city to adopt a policy that will require 10 percent of apartments in development projects on public land to be designated to the homeless.

Carmelo Anthony rescinds support for Crown Heights armory redevelopment

Following cries from community activists to withdraw his involvement in Brooklyn’s controversial Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment project, Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has decided to pull out from the project.

Scandal-tinged developer removes itself from Bedford Avenue Armory conversion

Slate Property Group, which is one of the developers behind the Rivington House deal, is out

Activists urge Carmelo Anthony to drop support for Crown Heights armory development

Activists tell Melo the development project is bad for Brooklyn.

Bedford-Union Armory Conversion Has Renders, Developers

Apartments, Sports Facility Coming to Crown Heights Armory

Crown Heights Armory Could Become Hotel, Rec Center

City Seeks Developer To Remake Crown Heights Armory