Bedford-Union Armory
1579 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 1225
In Crown Heights, Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment begins construction
The revamped armory is expected to open its doors in 2020
Bedford-Union Armory’s community center gets $15M from Cuomo
The community center will include a swimming pool, two basketball courts, and several non-profits
Bedford-Union Armory in Crown Heights gets new renderings
The massive armory site is being converted into 400 rentals and a recreational space.
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 could get hit with a lawsuit
The Legal Aid Society has announced plans to pursue legal action.
Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment loses condos, gains more affordable housing
City Council member Laurie Cumbo made the announcement about the new agreements on Tuesday.
Bedford-Union Armory's planned condos may be scrapped
The project was debated at a City Council subcommittee meeting on Tuesday.
Embattled Bedford-Union Armory conversion clears City Planning Commission
The Commission voted 11-1 in favor of the redevelopment, despite protests.
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.
Bedford-Union Armory redevelopment unanimously rejected by community board
The full board’s vote follows the land use committee’s vote last week, which also unanimously voted against the redevelopment in its current state.
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.
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 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.