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    Map of Crown Heights.



      Activities & Attractions:
      • 770 - Headquarters of Chabad Lubavitch. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/770_Eastern_Parkway
      • 770 to Ohel Bus - Every day 8am, 11am, 2pm, 7pm (not Friday), in front of JCM Dreidel, $7. https://www.bustoohel.com
      • Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Beautiful gardens. Free entry in the winter months of Dec-Feb, otherwise $22 or free ticket courtesy of Chase sponsorship. - 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 623-7200 ~ http://www.bbg.org/
      • Brooklyn Children's Museum - The first museum in America to be dedicated specifically for children, $15. - 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 735-4400 ~ http://www.brooklynkids.org/
      • Brooklyn Museum - NYC's second largest art museum. Large collection of Egyptology. Suggested admission is $20 for 20+. - 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ~ (718) 638-5000 ~ http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
      • Brooklyn Public Library - The main central branch of the BPL. It contains over a million books, magazine and materials. - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ~ (718) 230-2100 ~ http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/central
      • Chabad Library - Many books and manuscripts kept here from generations ago. Beautiful place to visit. - 766 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Agudas_Chassidei_Chabad
      • Jewish Children's Museum - The largest Jewish themed museum in America. An amazing experience for all ages. $19 per child, $17 per adult. - 792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 467-0600 ~ https://www.jcm.museum
      • Jewish Hassidic Walking Tours - Excellent tour of CH, geared more towards the less observant to learn. Every day 11am, $69 per adult. - https://shorturl.at/VvmTX
      • Lefferts Historic House - 452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 789-2822 ~ https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefferts-historic-house/
      • Prospect Park & Lake - Huge park with open playing fields, running & bicycle paths, horseback riding, ice skating (seasonal), and boating (seasonal). - Brooklyn, NY ~ (718) 965-8951 ~ http://www.prospectpark.org/visit
      • Prospect Park Zoo - Nice place to visit, many exhibits and animals. $6.95 Child and $9.95 Adult. - 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 399-7339 ~ http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/
      • The Levi Yitzchok Library - 305 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-4598 ~ http://www.leviyitzchoklibrary.com/
      • The Rebbe's House - 1304 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • WLCC Visitors Center - 770 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 773-7777

      Airport Public Transportation Options:
      • EWR - Option 1: Take the NJT train to 34th St, connect to the 3 train. Cost $18.90 - Travel Time 1h30m. Option 2: Take bus #62 to downtown Newark, connect on Path to WTC, and from there to the 3 subway. Cost $7.45 - Travel Time 2h.
      • JFK - Get on the B15 bus at Lefferts Blvd Air Train, connect at New Lots Ave to the 3 train. Cost $2.90 - Travel Time 1h.
      • LGA - Take the M60 bus to Harlem 125th St and connect there to the 3/4 train. Cost $2.90 - Travel Time 1h45m.

      Hotels:



      Men's Mikvaos:
      • Aliya Mikvah - 525-527 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Anash Mikvah (770 Montgomery) - 768 Montgomery St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Eliyahu Nochum Shul (770 Lefferts) - 672 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
      • Empire Shtiebel Mikvah - 489 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Mikvah Mashbak - 578 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ~ https://www.geshemshul.com/
      • Mikvah Meir - 394 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ https://www.mikvah.info/
      • Mikvah Mei Menachem (Rayim Ahuvim) - 1614 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Mikvah Taharas Reuven (Frankel's Shul) - 1699 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Mikvah Yisroel (749) - 749 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213

      Women's Mikvaos:



      Bagels, Bakeries, Cafes, and Pizza:

      Dairy Restaurants:

      Desserts, Ice Cream, and Sweets:

      Fish Markets and Takeout:
      • Benz's Gourmet - 332 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-3329 ~ http://benzsfish.com/
      • Raskin's Fish Market - 320 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 756-9521 ~ https://askin4raskin.com/
      • Shabbos Fish Market - 417 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (347) 533-6004

      Fruits and Vegetables:
      • Lerman's Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - 455 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 604-0261
      • Mr Greens - 330 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 774-7336 ~ https://mistergreens.com/
      • Raskin's Fruit & Produce - 335 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 756-3888 ~ http://www.raskinsfruit.com/

      Groceries and Supermarkets:

      Meat Butchers and Takeout:
      • CH Butcher - 334 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (347) 770-4048 ~ https://chbutcher.com/
      • Dovid Malka - Shabbos food take-out only. - 1552 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 773-2335
      • Mermelstein Caterers - 351 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-3100

      Meat Restaurants:

      Sushi:

      Vegan Restaurants (Questionable Kashrus):

      Wine:

      Eateries OBM for Nostalgic Memories: (incomplete)
      • 21 Flavors - 423 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Abe’s Corner - 670 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
      • Albany Bagel - 513 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
      • Albany Bakery - 425 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Alenbi - 887 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • BAKERIE - 252 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Barista & The Baker - 167 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
      • Basil Pizza & Wine Bar - 270 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Benny's Brick Oven Pizza - 419 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Boulevard Cafe - 510 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Cafe Rimon - 453 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Calabria - 266 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Carbon Charcoal Grill & Bar - 262 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Chagall Bistro - 330 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
      • Chocolatte - 800 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
      • Crown Kosher Meat Market - 413 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Crown Pizza - 419 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Dean Street Cafe - 87 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Empire Grill - 597 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Eshel Restaurant - 272 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Ess & Bentch - 313 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Esther's Deli and Grill - 463 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Fish Fish And Cannoli - 513 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Gombo's Heimishe Bakery - 328 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Gruit by Abe's - 252 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Izzy's Fried Chicken - 262 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Izzy's Taqueria - 399 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Jus by Julie - 1090 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • King's Juice - 426 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
      • Kingston Falafel - 250 Kingston Ave # A, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • KT2 - 333 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Malawach Bar - 792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Mama's Kitchen - 7 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233
      • Mason & Mug - 708 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
      • Momos Famous Pizza - 587 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Natural Treats - 411 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Nosh World - 386 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Pardes - 497 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
      • PHOMEN Noodle Bar - 411 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Pita Pina (aka Baguette Express II) - 250 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Pletzel Pizza - 489 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Pomodori - 419 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Qcumber Cafe - 419 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Railroad Pizza - 227 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Railroad Pizza - 857 East New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
      • Railroad Pizza - 587 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Rita's Italian Ice - 1028 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • The Kretchme - 411 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
      • Toast Baugette - 419 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Twibar Falafel - 140 Empire Blvd Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11225
      • Zabari Bar - 252 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213



      Crown Heights buildings where the number is sufficient to tell the address:
      • 770 - Well, everyone in the world knows that.
      • 749 - Eastern Parkway - dormitory building across from 770.
      • 1414 - President Street - dormitory building on corner of President and Kingston.
      • 706 - Eastern Parkway - Large old residential building.
      • 701 - Empire Blvd - residential building off the corner of Albany Avenue.
      • 675 - Empire Blvd - residential building adjacent to 701.

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      Re: Crown Heights master thread
      « Reply #2401 on: July 08, 2025, 10:59:22 AM »
      https://collive.com/itzik-benabou-insists-a-crown-heights-hotel-isnt-in-the-works/
      So much for the hotel rumors
      So basically the important thing is to shut down the competition, what he wants to do there he'll figure out later?