A 1926 apartment building at 220 E 18th St. recently sold [http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Prospect-Park-Multifamily-Trades-for-$91M/149869] for $9,050,990, a leap from both its 2005 and 2006 selling prices. The 100-unit, 63,000 square foot property was previously sold in 2005 for $6,600,000–
While robbery and felony assault are the most prevalent crimes in our precinct’s most recent CompStat report (covering the end of June), incidents on our first July blotter, based on reports gathered from the 70th Precinct, include misdemeanor assaults and criminal mischief. “Crack”ing the case (but not the
sky
Akhkn_uncentered [http://instagram.com/p/bhmMr5BP7h/] sees the breaks in the clouds at twilight. Share your Ditmas Park photos, illustrations, and more by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’
Ready Set Kindergarten
Ready, Set, Kindergarten [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/first-5-years/ready-set-kindergarten-english] , a program designed to help kids 3-5 years of age get ready for school, is back at the Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou] (1305 Cortelyou Rd. on the corner of Argyle Rd.) this Saturday, July 13 at 11am.
the q at parkside
As you likely know, September 10’s Democratic Primary [http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/html/dates/dates.shtml] will pit District 40 incumbent Council Member Mathieu Eugene [http://council.nyc.gov/d40/html/members/home.shtml] against John Grant [/blog/news/meet-john-grant-candidate-for-district-40-city-council-member], Sylvia Kinard [/blog/politics/meet-city-council-candidate-sylvia-kinard-again], and Saundra
found
Well, here’s your morning dose of cute/sad/potentially happy if there’s a reunion in sight–neighbor Tony sent a photo of this kitten he and his wife found last night and they think might have gotten separated from its owner. He writes: > The kitten approximately 3-6
A fire broke out on the second floor of a two-story home early this morning at 46 Stratford Rd. between Church Ave. and Caton Pl. A spokesman for the FDNY said the 911 call came in at 5:11am, crews were on the scene by 5:15, and the blaze
Amberala counts [http://instagram.com/p/beUittTShz/] ’em down [http://instagram.com/p/beUafSzSha/]. Share your Ditmas Park photos, illustrations, and more by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’ll
Just a brief note on the woman who was hit by a car [/blog/crime/pedestrian-hit-on-cia-near-albemarle] on Coney Island Ave. near Albemarle Rd. last Wednesday, for neighbors who expressed concern: A spokesman for the NYPD says the driver was a professional actually trying to outrun the Taxi & Limousine Commission
With the arrival of summer and changes in subway service that will result in lots more walking at all different hours, there are a few safety considerations to make around Ditmas Park in the coming months. Pool safety is crucial, more people will be out and about, and, as you
george r. lawrence
Have you ever seen this before? Turn of the (20th) century photographer George R. Lawrence captured this view of Prospect Park South with his Captive Airship [http://robroy.dyndns.info/lawrence/kitelines97.html] camera, a precursor to modern-day drones, in 1907. The innovation was made by Lawrence, a seasoned aerial
This week should be in the mid-high 80s, with a good deal of clouds overhead. Still, you can take advantage of the live music, educational events, and more, indoors and out. Check back on Thursday to see what’s on in Ditmas Park this weekend. Monday, July 8 * The Rolie