Tag Archive | "DUMBO"

In violation of new zoning rules, Dumbo building owner dismantles top floors

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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Brownstoner.com reported that the top five floors of the property at 53 Bridge Street in Dumbo appear to be coming down. The Brooklyn Ink confirmed that these top floors, added on by its owner in 2005, are being dismantled in response to a take-down order from the NYC Department of Buildings. New zoning [...]

Rick Moody Comments on Twitter Story’s Success & Backlash

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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On Day 3 of a Brooklyn literary outlet's experiment in Twitter micro-publishing, the Ink speaks with author Rick Moody and publisher Andy Hunter of Electric Literature.

Audio Postcard from Gleason’s Gym

Monday, October 26, 2009

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The legendary Gleason’s Gym has been in DUMBO since 1984. In that time, it’s seen the neighborhood flourish around it, while still maintaining it’s gritty, classic style. Ishita Singh sends this audio postcard from the gym floor. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

New Galleries Diversify DUMBO’s Art Scene

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

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Lower rents in Brooklyn has caused an influx of galleries to DUMBO over the past few months. A deeper look into the neighborhood's diversified art scene.

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