Brooklyn Bridge Park
Flashy, functional sign celebrating Dumbo arrives in Brooklyn Bridge Park
The sign has so many different capabilities and functions that you might as well ask what it doesn’t do. It can tell the weather, give you traffic updates, tell you the time, and of course dazzle you with a bunch of animation and light patterns.
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s much-contested hotel will open in February
While the overall hotel will open in February, the 1 Hotels group is opening up the event space there as early as this Thanksgiving. The larger Pierhouse development also includes 106 condos that are spread out over two buildings.
Squibb Park Bridge will cost $3.12M to fix once and for all
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s board voted Wednesday to allocate $3.12M to the project. For those playing along at home, that is only $1M less than it cost to build the whimsical bouncy bridge in the first place.
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s pop-up pool gets a one-year reprieve
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation announced today that the pop-up pool at Pier 2 within the waterfront park will stick around for one more year.
For $6.5M, a Brooklyn Heights condo with expansive skyline views
Listed at $6.5 million, the One Brooklyn Bridge Park residence isn’t cheap, but it’s a relative bargain when compared to the apartment upstairs, which is also on the market — listed at nearly $24 million.
A meadow grows in Brooklyn
The flower field at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 is finally in full bloom—and it's a peaceful oasis that can be enjoyed year-round. Take a virtual walk through the space.
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s temporary pop-up pool should stay
A study conducted by State Senator Daniel Squadron shows that 80 percent of the respondents would rather see the pool become a permanent fixture than have the area converted into a water play area.
Judge tosses out lawsuit seeking to stop Pierhouse short (again)
A judge has tossed a second lawsuit lobbed by Save the View Now against the developers of controversial Brooklyn Bridge Park development Pierhouse.
Contested housing at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 inches forward
Despite the fact that it’s mired in the middle of yet another lawsuit, the plan for housing at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 is moving right along. The developers for the controversial towers officially signed a 93-year ground lease.
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Squibb Park Bridge is finally getting fixed
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s innovative Squibb Park Bridge has been plagued with problems since its 2013 debut, and closed in 2014. But now, the pedestrian pathway may finally be getting much-needed repairs.
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 housing mired in yet another lawsuit
The lawsuit levels several allegations against the Park, and the development team, including the fact that BBPC undervalued the revenue that will be generated from several new Park-based projects like Pierhouse and Empire Stores.
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 Housing Moves Forward Following Board Vote
Pier 6 comprises of two parcels of land of roughly 10,000 square feet each. Parcel A will contain a 315-foot building with 126 market-rate apartments. Parcel B will have a 155-foot tower with 100 affordable apartments, and 40 market-rate apartments.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Funding Questioned Yet Again as Pier 6 Vote Looms
The seemingly endless battle over housing in Brooklyn Bridge Park just keeps on keepin' on, and recently, the opposing sides have called each other's findings on park funding into question. Here's a breakdown of what's happening.
New Plans Unveiled for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Stalled Pier 6 Development
The latest plan, which was unveiled by the de Blasio administration on Wednesday will have fewer apartments overall. The taller building will rise to 315 feet and include 126 market-rate apartments.
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Housing Plan Loses State Support, But City Will Move Ahead
After over a year of stalling on the project, Empire State Development has decided to pull its support from the Pier 6 housing plan at Brooklyn Bridge Park citing concerns over the connections between the developers and the de Blasio administration.
Brooklyn Bridge Park's 102-Slip Marina Will Open May 1
After years in the works, the marina next to Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 5 will finally open this spring. Here's a look at what it has to offer.
Floating Forest of Free Food to Dock in NYC This Summer
The barge, called Swale, will moor at Governors Island, plus Brooklyn and the Bronx. Visitors will get to pick their own produce!
Scale a Huge Climbing Wall Under the Manhattan Bridge This Weekend
Operated by the same folks that run a bouldering gym in Long Island City, the Brooklyn Bridge Park-located gym will open on April 16, and is a steal compared to the pricing in LIC. A full day pass goes for $9 compared to the $28 in LIC.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Developer Warns of Financial Trouble for Pier 6
In a letter written by developer Robert Levine, addressed to the Empire State Development Corporation, the developer says financial backers of the project are concerned that the project has stalled for too long.
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Controversial Pier 6 Housing Plan Put On Hold
About 30 percent of the apartments would be affordable units if the project eventually moved forward.