Brooklyn Heights: New Housing Plan for Old Watchtower Site
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Brooklyn Heights iconic Watchtower buildings, once the heart of Jehovahs Witnesses, have been vacant for a decade. The city plans to rezone the site for 661 new housing units, with 166 permanently affordable. Developer CIM Group proposes adding 5 stories to one 12-story building and 1 story to the other, sparking neighborhood concerns about the new heights clashing with the areas character. Elected officials emphasize the citys housing crisis, urging every area to contribute more homes. The review process begins later this year, with developers engaging with neighbors on community benefits.
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