Flatbush on Oh No DoBro

Do we suck? Curbed thinks so.

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:21:04 +0000

“That’s why we got haters, that’s why we got haters
Haters everywhere we go, haters everywhere we go”

– B.o.B

Justin Davidson, writing about the architecture of Downtown Brooklyn for Curbed:

Even more luxury apartments coming as Jay Group scores $105M loan

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:28:42 +0000

Screenshot of Google Maps

Sure, the west side of Flatbush has a huge selection of new luxury apartments. But what about the east side?

Brooklyn Tower is basically a giant slug

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:04:45 +0000

Some people look at Brooklyn Tower—the supertall skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn—and see the Tower of Sauron. To me, it’s more like a giant slug with movement so slow it’s nearly imperceptible.

Construction started in 2018 (earlier, if you count the demolition of the previous building) and residents started moving in in 2022. But slow sales caused JDS Development to default on its loan, stalling construction on this eye-catching building. Silverstein Capital Partners took over the building last summer in a $672 million foreclosure settlement and sales are re-lauching soon.

Aerial view of the Dekalb/Fulton/Flatbush triangle

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:01:58 +0000

I discussed the demotion that’s happening at the triangle between Flatbush Ave, Fulton Street, and Dekalb Ave in a prior post, but didn’t have this super-cool aerial view at the time.

I know that Redsky Capital own the lot that’s at the bottom of hte photo, closer to Albee Square, but I’m not sure about the lot along Flatbush Ave. I assume they own that, too?

Affordable Housing Lottery for One Flatbush Ave now open

Wed, 16 May 2018 15:56:24 +0000

Do you dream of living in Downtown Brooklyn, but lack the income to afford the multitude of new luxury apartments? Here’s another chance to try your luck at an affordable housing lottery!

NYC Housing Connect has recently opened the lottery for the upcoming One Flatbush Ave, which appears to be nearing the end of it’s construction. The building is at the intersection of Flatbush and Fulton, right next to the Nevins stop on the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains.

Community Board votes against development of imposing 80 Flatbush tower

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:56:46 +0000

Image via 80 Flatbush

The community has spoken. Well, the Brooklyn Community Board 2’s Land-Use Committee has spoken at least. And they’ve voted against the giant construction project at 80 Flatbush Ave at a meeting held Wednesday.

Unlike other, approved development projects in Downtown Brooklyn, the planned tower at 80 Flatbush met a wave of backlash from the community. A group called Block 80 Flatbush Towers formed to fight against the construction project. They’ve been vocal online, as well as covered the neighborhood with their message. With this vote, it appears as if their vote has been heard.

Passing Moments: Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:47:07 +0000

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018. Downtown Brooklyn from Flatbush and Fulton Mall.