New Public School Coming To Downtown Brooklyn, Officials Say

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — A new public school with more than 300 seats is coming to the neighborhood, officials announced Tuesday.

JEMB Realty Corporation developers promised to include a school within a new building going up at 420 Albee Sq. near City Point, according to a press release from the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

The first six floors of the newly-dubbed One Willoughby Square building — include 380,000 square feet of commercial space — will be dedicated to the public school, city officials said.

The school will be part of District 13, which covers Brooklyn Heights, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene and Bed-Stuy, according to officials.

It is not yet known whether it will be an elementary, middle or high school.

“This project is a win for local families and a boost to inclusive economic development in Downtown Brooklyn,” said Council Member Stephen Levin in a statement.

New York City School Construction Authority president Lorraine Grillo added, “With over 300 seats, this project is a meaningful investment that supports our growing neighborhoods."

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