BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
LANDMARKS/LAND USE/HOUSING COMMITTEE
September 03,2026 @250 Baltic Street
Attendees:
Dave Briggs Lena Han Jerry Armer Kathleen Madeline Murphy
Landmarks 226 Kane Street (Kane Street Synagogue) - Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rooftop alteration and primary facade window in the Cobble Hill Historic District.
1.Synagogue member Marc Kushner thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
2.Tal Schori of GRT Architects presented project which comprises the following: a) an acoustic enclosure for the rooftop HVAC equipment, b) a new pergola with horizontal covering and a fine mesh fence to replace the existing chain link fence, c) new LED lighting in the courtyard, and d) modifications of the existing sanctuary window.
3.The committee's comments included questions about the illumination levels of light fixtures, the pergola color, the expected rating of the acoustic enclosure, and the extent of the window restoration.
4.Synagogue affirmed the off white color of the pergola. Light fixtures will only project on east sanctuary windows and only be illuminated when sanctuary is in use.
5.Members of Cobble Hill Association had no comments on the project.
Jerry - Motion to conditionally approve with shielding of lights to prevent spillage of light onto Kane Street.
Maddie - seconded motion
Motion informally passed unanimously.
End of meeting.