Marriott International and SomeraRoad plan to redevelop the Hotel Bossert into a branded residence to be called “Ritz-Carlton Residences, Brooklyn Heights.” Rendering: DBOX
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THE LEDE: Good morning. The historic Hotel Bossert is set to be redeveloped as a branded residential property, with the project to be known as “Ritz-Carlton Residences, Brooklyn Heights,” Marriott International and developer SomeraRoad announced on Tuesday.
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2026 Bus Festival brings vintage buses to Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday: At the 2026 Bus Festival, visitors can climb aboard and explore well-preserved examples of the city’s bus fleet from across the decades.
Brooklyn Heights’ Hotel Bossert set for luxury transformation as Ritz-Carlton Residences: The 61 condominium units will be individually owned, and residents will enjoy luxury hotel-style services associated with the Ritz-Carlton name, one of several Marriott luxury brands.
Woman with head trauma found dead inside Bay Ridge apartment: According to ABC7, an Amazon package was unopened on the lobby floor beside a broken doorknob. A resident in the apartment building told the outlet that the victim didn’t live alone.
Sales begin at renovated Bay Ridge residential building: Sales have begun for a renovated 78-unit residential building in Bay Ridge, The Veridian, at 9323 Shore Road, real estate development and investment firm RockFarmer Properties announced this week.
651 Arts names 3 new board members: 651 Arts, a performing arts and cultural center focused on African diasporic art, added Dr. Tashion Macon, Cori Murray and Toni Yuille Williams to its board of directors this week.
Third NYC cab driver dies behind the wheel since July: Jagjit Singh, The on-duty death last weekend of the third taxi driver in as many months highlights the physical and financial perils cabbies face behind the wheel, the head of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance said Tuesday. (The City Reporter)
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