Residents in Crown Heights are pushing back against a rezoning proposal for 73-99 Empire Boulevard, where Bridges Development plans a 13-story, mixed-use building with 261 units, a third of which would be affordable. Concerns focus on potential shadows over local play areas, including basketball courts and parks, as well as fears of gentrification. During a public hearing, community members voiced opposition, criticizing the development’s impact on the neighborhood’s character. The Community Board 9 rejected the proposal, and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is expected to make a recommendation soon, with the City Planning Commission and Councilmember Crystal Hudson set to weigh in.
Residents in Crown Heights
