"Controversial Developer Seeks to Build High-Rise in East Flatbush, Brooklyn Amidst Community Outcry"
"Plans for a new high-rise in East Flatbush, Brooklyn have sparked controversy and opposition from local residents."
Developer Leonid Bogomolniy of 563 Brooklyn Ave LLC has filed permits to construct a seven-story mixed-use building at 563 Brooklyn Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The proposed site, located between Maple Street and Midwood Street, is just steps away from the Sterling Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains.
The project has faced significant pushback from community members, who have expressed concerns about the height and density of the building, as well as potential impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "This is just another example of developers prioritizing profits over the needs and desires of the community."
Despite the controversy, Bogomolniy remains determined to move forward with the project. In a statement to