Aster Townhomes, five four-story buildings offering 36 homes near NE 68th St, are under active construction after past vacant-lot safety issues were resolved. Originally targeted for Fall 2025 completion, only the first phase has opened, with no new completion date set.
The latest on: Nook and Cranny Books as Business of the Month, new neighborhood businesses including Star Sushi and La Fresca, upcoming events like Trivia Night and Rooted in Roosevelt, plus ways to get involved through Roosevelt Reimagined art project.
Nook and Cranny Books, just steps from Roosevelt near Cowen Park, is a community-driven bookstore featuring diverse genres, queer lit, BIPOC authors, and translated works. Owner Maren Comendant also hosts book clubs, open mic nights, and trivia — all are welcome.
Roosevelt 1A, an L-shaped 198-unit apartment complex near light rail, has partially demolished its site with two structures remaining. Once flagged for vacant-building violations, both cleared inspections in 2024, though construction financing continues to delay the project’s timeline.
The latest on: Councilmember Dionne Foster’s June 3 meeting visit, Roosevelt Reimagined art project, June events including Trivia Night and Adopt-A-Street cleanup, new business Mama Grande’s Cafe, and a spotlight on Business of the Month An Nam Pho.
Jenkins Properties is replacing the fire-damaged original Roosevelt Manor with a new 8-story, 131-unit building featuring commercial space and affordable units, targeting a 2027 opening. Construction began in 2026 following the previous building’s tragic 2024 fatal fire.
An Nam Pho, a cozy Vietnamese restaurant on Roosevelt Way since 2014, serves phở made with 100% ribeye beef, banh mi, and more. Owner Ken, from a family of restaurateurs, is taking over direct involvement of the Roosevelt location starting May 1st.
Last year, the inaugural Rooted in Roosevelt festival brought together more than 1,000 neighbors for a day of live music,
Brooklyn 1B, a 7-story, 77-unit affordable housing project near Roosevelt High School, will replace two derelict, fire-scarred houses at 1309 and 1311 NE 66th St that remain under city vacant-building monitoring despite years of demolition permits and safety violations.
The latest on: Rooted in Roosevelt festival returning September 19 with calls for artists and musicians, upcoming community events including litter pickup, trivia nights, and a clothing swap, a spotlight on Chance Encounter Games, and ways to join or support the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association.
