The world of adaptive reuse and historic preservation has found ways to successfully adapt and use historic buildings in modern neighborhoods. Social needs, such as for artist’s housing, and needs for adaptive access, so all citizens can use the old buildings, have been successfully met. The old armories, however, have a number of challenges that are unique to their nature
Underpinning is a process used to repair, strengthen, or increase the depth of an existing foundation by lowering the footing to allow it to rest on more supportive soil. While oftentimes underpinning is associated with the remediation of deficient or failing foundations, it is also used in cases where the use of a building has changed, floors are being added
The Tracy Mansion, located on 8th Avenue between President and Carroll Street in the Park Slope Historic District, is a spectacular 50’ wide mansion that is considered the single most notable example of a Neo-Classical townhouse in the district. The house was designed by renowned architect Frank J. Helmle for the John Tracy family, who made their fortune in the
Presentations have been made for the Evelyn and Everett Ortner Preservation Awards, given annually to projects in Park Slope by a community organization called the Park Slope Civic Council. Recipients of the awards are selected by an independent jury of experts in architecture, historic preservation and community engagement. The awards honor Evelyn and Everett Ortner, who were “early and vigorous
