MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES: WHAT WILL THEY LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE? COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, IN SEPTEMBER

 

South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan 

Community Workshop 

Tuesday, September 15th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan 

Virtual Community Workshop 

Wednesday, September 23rd

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

From The South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan team at NYC Planning:

 

Since we kicked off the South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan, we've been busy engaging with community members and groups. Our multi-lingual Community Priorities survey, which will remain open until October 1, has collected invaluable local input from more than 1,800 people.

 

At the end of July, NYC Planning staff joined community gatherings at Celebrate Kensington! and at the Flatbush Development Corporation's Open Streets finale. And in the beginning of August, we held a preliminary meeting and a walking tour with representatives from Community Boards 12 and 14.

 

As the summer winds down, we are looking forward to a busy schedule this fall with more public events and ways to engage on the Plan! 

 

First Public Workshop: Insights & Visioning

 

We are thrilled to announce the dates for our first public workshop:

• In-person workshop: Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 pm, at P.S. 889 on Hinckley Place at Coney Island Avenue
• Virtual workshop: Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 pm, held virtually on Zoom 

Each event will include opening remarks from Council Members Shahana Hanif and Rita Joseph; several stations with information about planning in NYC and the study area; preliminary findings from our survey; and activities where community members will be able to share their current perceptions — and a future vision — of the neighborhood.

More details can be found on the flyers above. We encourage you to RSVP and indicate if you'd like an interpreter in your language to be present. As always, we also encourage you to share the invitation and information with your neighbors and local networks, so we can reach as many community members as possible. 

 

We hope you enjoy these final days of August, and see you in September!

 

For additional information about the South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan, please see these KARMABrooklyn blog posts: 

 

• TALLER BUILDINGS AND MORE HOUSING FOR MCDONALD AVENUE, CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS I.E., THE NEIGHBORHOODS SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/06/taller-buildings-and-more-housing-for.html 

 

• UPZONING WILL CREATE ADDITIONAL AND TALLER HOUSING ON MCDONALD AVENUE AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUE 

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/07/upzoning-will-create-additional-housing.html 

 

• UPZONING ON MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES FOR TALLER, DENSER BUILDINGS: COMMUNITY BOARD 12 SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) 

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/08/community-board-12-south-of-prospect.html 

STANG THAI HAS CLOSED

Stang Thai has closed. The Thai and Vietnamese fusion restaurant opened at 3019 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets, in 2018. 

The previous occupant was Thai Tony's (2007-2018). Before that, it was Windsor House Cafe (2005-2007). The occupant prior to that was 1 Deli Grocery.

 

PESTICIDE SPRAYING TOMORROW IN THE STREETS OF BROOKLYN TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WEST NILE VIRUS

 

Pesticide Spraying

Monday, August 31st, 8:30 p.m.

through 

Tuesday, September 1st, 6:00 a.m.

 

Trucks will spray pesticide in the streets of Brooklyn tomorrow night and Tuesday morning, weather permitting, to reduce the adult mosquito population that could spread West Nile virus.

 

Specific areas have been targeted based on West Nile virus activity and elevated adult mosquito populations having been detected.

 

If the weather interferes with that plan, spraying will be rescheduled for Tuesday, September 1st, 8:30 p.m., through Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:00 a.m.

 

The affected ZIP codes will be 11203, 11204, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11225, 11226, 11232, and 11238.

 

The affected neighborhoods will be Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Greenwood Heights, Lefferts Manor Historic District, Kensington, Little Caribbean, Little Haiti, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, South Slope, Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace. 

 

Since 1999, West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City. And in 2025, for the first time, mosquitoes also tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus.

 

Minimize your pesticide exposure in the following ways:

 

    Before 

• Stay indoors, especially if you have asthma or other respiratory conditions.
• Close the air conditioner vent or set the air conditioner to recirculate.

    After

• Wash outdoor toys and equipment with soap and water to remove residue.
• Wash skin and clothing with soap and water, if they've been exposed to pesticides.
• Wash produce thoroughly with water before cooking it or eating it if it's been exposed to pesticides.

The products that will be used are Anvil 10 +10™, Duet™, and Merus® 3.0 Pyrethins 5%.

 

KALAM'S BAZAAR SUPERMARKET WILL OPEN IN KENSINGTON

Kalam's Bazaar, a halal supermarket, will have a soft opening at 69 Church Avenue on Monday, August 31st.

 

The store will be open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. After September 11th, it will be open 24/7 (seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day).

 

Kalam's Bazaar already has a store in Ozone Park that opened a year ago.

 

The store will carry produce, halal meats, fish, dairy, rice, beans, canned goods, international grocery items, and more. See a sneak preview of the offerings as employees stock the shelves at https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcjDvRLMxo5/.

 

SNAP EBT, OTC, and all major credit and debit cards will be accepted.

 

Buzz-A-Rama was the previous occupant of 69 Church Avenue.

 

Location

Kalam's Bazaar

69 Church Avenue

between Dahill Road and Story Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

info@kalamsbazaar.com  

https://www.facebook.com/p/Kalams-Bazaar-61575309077586/ 

 

BATTLE OF BROOKLYN 250TH ANNIVERSARY AT EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN (FREE)

 

Battle of Brooklyn 250 Retrospective 
Sunday, August 30th
3:00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

 
From the East Fourth Street Community Garden:

The East 4th Street Community Garden will be hosting a Battle of Brooklyn 250 Retrospective on Sunday August 30th, 3-4.30 pm.

Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of  the Battle of Brooklyn, with presentations and discussions with local experts, including Martin Maher (Brooklyn Parks Commissioner), Dominique Jean-Louis (Center for Brooklyn History), Megan J. Elias (Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History), and Lisa Guermsey (independent researcher/writer). 

Moderated by Stephen Petrus (LaGuardia Community College).
 
We hope you can join us for this free event.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

ON PROSPECT AVENUE, FOUR TEN-STORY BUILDINGS WILL BE BUILT INSTEAD OF TWO

 

A property management company specializing in "high end luxury living" has filed permits for the construction of four ten-story buildings on the Arrow Linen site.

 

From Housing Not High-rises: 

 

Developer Files for 4 10-Story Buildings on Arrow Site

August 9, 2026

by hnhuser

 

At the end of July, the new developer for the apartment buildings on Arrow Linen’s site filed permits with the city to build 4 10-story apartment buildings on the Arrow Linen site, for a total of 396 units. The rezoning agreement was for 250 units in 2 10-story buildings.

 

Per this article in hoodline.com, “New Developer Splits Windsor Terrace Project into Four Towers, Dodges Wage Law“:

 

• The new developer, Developing NYS, has filed plans for 4 10-story, 99-unit buildings on the Arrow Linen site
• Building 99-unit buildings allows the developer to get around the requirement to pay “prevailing wages” for construction
• The property manager, Goose Properties (sister company to Developing NYS) hope to keep the project around 100 affordable units. If they do, that puts the project at 25% affordable units, rather than the 40% agreed in the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
• This almost doubles the density of the apartment buildings, and surely reduces the average size of the units.

The Construction Task Force, also stipulated in the CBA, has its first meeting on Tuesday, August 11.

 

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: TIMMY IVORIES & TIMMY BUTTONS, ALBERT MARQUES QUARTET, DAISY CASTRO

 

From Operation Gig!:

Timmy Ivories & Timmy Buttons Friday, August 28, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 330 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 We will start off the festivities with a sea shanty pub song set with Timmy Buttons (AKA Timmy Ivories) followed by the swingy honky tonk stylings of Timmy Ivories (AKA Timmy Buttons) featuring Sarah Klein, Taiga Davis and special guests!

Albert Marquès Quartet Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 189 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Pianist @albertmarquespiano has played Operation Gig every year since the pandemic. He always brings something interesting and uplifting. "Known for his unique percussive style, blending rhythmic intensity with bold improvisation."

Daisy Castro Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 188 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Daisy Castro and her trio bring an exciting exploration of originals, trad jazz, old country and world music.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

UPZONING ON MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES FOR TALLER, DENSER BUILDINGS: COMMUNITY BOARD 12 SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

 

Community Board 12 

South of Prospect Park Planning Committee

Tuesday, August 25th

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

From Beth Slepian, Chair, Community Board 12 South of Prospect Park Planning Committee:

 

Dear Neighbors and Friends of Community Board 12,

As a reminder, the next South of Prospect Park Planning Committee Meeting will be this Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00pm, at Community Board 12's Office: 5910 13th Avenue, and remotely on Zoom.

 

We invite you to attend and learn more as we begin our work together as a committee. While Tuesday's meeting will focus primarily on establishing our committee's role and goals, there will be an opportunity for public participation and community input, and we'd love to hear from you. All are welcome -- please join us! 

Zoom link HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81395922827

If you were able to attend our first meeting with the Department of City Planning (DCP) earlier this month, thank you for kicking off this process with us.

 

If you did not join us at our last meeting, there will be plenty of opportunities to stay engaged in the South of Prospect Neighborhood planning process, including at next week's meeting (and beyond). Please join us when you are able.

A few updates and resources ahead of Tuesday's meeting:

• While representatives from DCP will be present on Tuesday night, they will not be delivering a presentation. The meeting's focus will be on our work as a committee; however, we have asked DCP to be there to hear our comments and respond to committee-related questions. 

• For reference, our colleagues from DCP have shared the links below for more information on past neighborhood plans and the Commitments Tracker. 

• Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan
• Gowanus Neighborhood Plan
• East New York Neighborhood Plan
• NYC Rezoning Commitments Tracker  

• The video recording of our August 4th meeting is also forthcoming; once a link is available I will share that recording, along with recordings of future committee meetings. 

• MOST IMPORTANTLY: SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH: DCP will be hosting a public workshop to begin the neighborhood planning process. Please spread the word! We'd love to see a huge turnout. More details coming soon. 

• If you have not yet submitted the South of Prospect Survey, please do! You can complete it in English HERE, or in other languages on DCP's website.

We hope to see you on Tuesday night.

Warm regards,

Beth Slepian (she/her)
Chair, CB 12 Committee on South of Prospect Park Planning

 

A neighborhood-level plan has been proposed for Kensington, Prospect Park South, Borough Park, Ditmas Park, Parkville, Flatbush, Midwood, and Mapleton.  

 

The plan promotes upzoning, which will increase the neighborhoods' density and allow taller buildings, starting with McDonald Avenue, Coney Island Avenue, and the surrounding areas. See 

• "Taller Buildings and More Housing for McDonald Avenue, Coney Island Avenue, and Surrounding Areas, i.e., the Neighborhoods South of Prospect Park" https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/06/taller-buildings-and-more-housing-for.html 

• "Upzoning Will Create Additional and Taller Housing on McDonald Avenue and Coney Island Avenue" https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/07/upzoning-will-create-additional-housing.html

UPZONING ON CONEY ISLAND AVENUE FOR A TWELVE-STORY BUILDING

 

Public Hearing:

Upzoning 364 Coney Island Avenue

Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30 p.m. 

 

A developer has applied to build a twelve-story building at 364 Coney Island Avenue. The site is on the southeastern corner of the block bounded by Caton Place to the north, Coney Island Avenue to the east, Kermit Place to the south, and East 8th Street to the west (Google map).

 

364 Coney Island Avenue LLC, has applied to "map an MIH (Mandatory Inclusionary Housing) Area to facilitate a new 12-story plus cellar, 59,702 sq. ft. (7.2 FAR) mixed-use development including 2,872 sq. ft. of commercial use and 71 dwelling units (18 permanently income-restricted units pursuant to MIH Option 1)."

 

Under MIH Option1, "25% of the residential floor area is affordable to households earning an average of 60% of the AMI (Area Median Income), of which 10% shall be affordable to families earning 40% of AMI."

 

Brooklyn Community Board 7 will hold a public hearing on the upzoning application on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. in person, on Zoom, and on YouTube.

Agenda:
1. Presentation on land use application for 364 Coney Island Avenue on changing from an R5B District to a C4-4D District property bounded by the north east section of Kermit Place, 80 feet southwest of Coney Island Avenue, northeast centerline extension of Kermit Place, and 150 northeast of East 8th Street

2. Changing from a C8-2 District to a C4-4D District property bounded by Caton Place, Coney Island Avenue, Kermit Place, 80 feet southwest of Coney Island Avenue, northeast centerline extension of Kermit Place and 150 feet northeast of East 8th Street 

 

Following the public hearing, the CB 7's Land Use/Landmarks Committee will meet to discuss the application. The committee meeting is open to the public.

Written testimony will be accepted until Wednesday, September 9th, by noon. Submit it to CB 7

• by e-mail at bk07@cb.nyc.gov or
• by USPS mail at Community Board 7 Office, 4201 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

You can attend the hearing 

• in person at CB 7's office or 
• register to attend it virtually on Zoom or
• view it on Community Board 7's YouTube channel.

 

Location (if attending in person)

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

bk07@cb.nyc.gov

https://cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us/cb7/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7