Last Week in Brooklyn Openings and Closings

BROOKLYN, NY — It's Monday, which means it's time to review some of the openings, closings, and real estate-related stories that made headlines in Brooklyn last week:

Bed-Stuy

• A five-story apartment building planned for 194 Lexington Ave. would replace an existing two story townhouse.

Carroll Gardens

• Wine vendor "Smith & Vine" has opened its new neighborhood digs on Smith Street.

Greenpoint

• Some community members are taking issue with a private development's planned "fishbowl" lobby overlooking Transmitter Park.

East New York

• A public meeting on a planned 1,000-student school in the neighborhood showed that plenty of issues around the project remained unresolved.

Fort Greene

• The food scene at the Navy Yard is becoming increasingly diverse and enticing.

Gowanus

• The neighborhood's famous "Kentile Floors" sign may be making a triumphant return.

Prospect Heights

• An affordable housing lottery has opened up for units in "Pacific Park," a new neighborhood mega-development.

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

• Two new residential buildings are planned for Rutland Road.

Sunset Park

• A group of dumpsters that grow greenery while catching storm water are moving from Gowanus to Industry City.

Williamsburg

• The kitchen at "The Commodore" has closed indefinitely following a fire, though the bar remains open.

And NYCHA is launching a public design process for playgrounds at five housing developments around the city.

Pictured at top: Pacific Park Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of the developer.