Visitation’s Property Sold for $42.25 Million Dollars. What Kayla Santosuoso Failed To Tell Us About the Property…
Visitation’s Property at 8902 Ridge Blvd. has been sold for $42.25 million dollars to a group of experienced real-estate investors/developers. https://shorturl.at/HK3gQ
The property was purchased by 1137 91 LLC, which is led by Stephen Palmese, a Brooklyn real-estate investor and founder of Integritas Capital. Palmese along with Matthew Kodsi, Rachel Foster, Scott Geddes and Daniel Kodsi own the 7.39 acres of land now. The 1137 91 LLC was formed in March 2026. The article states that the Visitation Sisters entered into a contract with 1137 91 LLC in April 2026 and they expect approximately $40.9 million in net proceeds.
NYC Council Representative Kayla Santosuosso wrote this message on Facebook about the sale of Visitation’s property:
On Instagram. she wrote a shorter statement here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db7EOnbDF–/
This property was doomed since Justin Brannan and The City of Yes deal! Info on Brannan’s carve-out: https://shorturl.at/iekt6
Visitation’s Property had a R3-1 zoning, but when former Councilman Brannan carved his home out of the City of Yes, the Visitation Property was explicity written out of the Bay Ridge District. See page 31 here :
https://cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us/cb2/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/12/COYHO-Revised-Technical-Memo-24DCP033Y_Tech-Memo-002_11272024_revised-12032024.pdf?n \
Kayla Santosuosso knows this is the reason the developers were interested in this property!
The problem here isn’t the developers – it’s the lousy politicians who didn’t speak up for Bay Ridge when The City of Yes was pushed through. Senator Andrew Gounardes was also silent about The Visitation Property being named in the City of Yes. Gounardes strongly supported the City of Yes project with former Mayor Eric Adams.
Do you remember in 2020 when Justin Brannan claimed the developers at Angel Guardian’s property on 12th Avenue and 63rd Street shut out the community?
At the Angel Guardian Home online proceedings, Senator Andrew Gounardes did not show up! Gounardes sent Justin Brannan instead. Justin Brannan did not represent this area (Carlos Menchaca was the councilman for the area). The landmarking for this property was incomplete (did not include all of the property) because the Commission said that the developer proceeded on the property before they viewed it. Three schools were placed on this property – a public elementarys school, a charter high school and a Yeshiva opened at the main building on 12th Avenue.
What about the Visitation Monestary and the property being landmarked? Last Summer, I inquired about the landmarking from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. A representative responded to my email stating that the paperwork for landmarking was filed. The staffer also told me that the monestary was not all original. (A building has to be all original to be landmarked.) A landmarking expert in our area was surprised that I was told this.
For those who are researching: This is Block 6079, Lot 1
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August 11, 2026Great Children’s Event in Bay Ridge – August 14th
This is a great event for small children, who enjoy storytime!
On Friday, August 14th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, a parent and child can enjoy juice and a bagel and hear the story: A Beagle and A Bagel in a Borough. You also leave with a copy of the book! The $25 goes to Grandma’s Love, an organization which helps families in Bay Ridge.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-beagle-with-a-bagel-read-a-loud-and-activity
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August 11, 2026Crime in Bay Ridge – Same As Last Year
Crime is at the same level as last year in the 68th Precinct (see red underline above).
Five women were raped this year in the 68th Precinct and not one politician or police officer mentioned it. Different commanding officer – same poor communication on real issues.
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August 10, 2026Bianca’s Garlic Parm Chicken Pinwheels
Bianca in Brooklyn shared her recipe for Garlic Parm Chicken Pinwheels. They actually look easy enough for us to attempt them!
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August 10, 2026Cardi B. Was Filming in Sunset Park Today
Rapper, Cardi B. was on 48th Street and 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn today shooting a video for her new song.
Update: Hunter TV shared a video here:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1075464651584099 and here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/874187482217335
Good photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10165706866599623&set=pcb.10165706871144623
Harry’s photos:
Another video (warning: audio has foul language – sound down)
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1742998763612188
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August 10, 2026The 68th Precinct Shares Good News!
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August 10, 2026Mahjon Night at The Brooklyn Firefly – August 11th
Mahjon Night will take place at The Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 – 3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:15 pm).
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August 9, 2026Pretty Little Free Library in Bay Ridge
This Little Free Library on 70th Street and Colonial Road in Bay Ridge is in need of books. If you have some to donate, stop by.
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August 9, 2026New Pawn in Bay Ridge – 5th Avenue
Photo: Rocky Shady
A new pawn shop opened on 5th Avenue and 78th Street where Provident Loan Company used to be.
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August 8, 2026Check Washing – 77th & Ridge Mailbox
A Bay Ridge residnt shared that they mailed a check using the mailbox on 77th Street and Ridge Blvd. The check was washed and someone named Lisa Hoag mobile cashing (through an app) to cash the check.
While the 68th Precinct recommends people use the post office to mail checks (see graphic above), some Bay Ridge residents shared that although they always use the post office, their checks were washed there as well.
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August 7, 2026Bay Ridge Summer Stroll – August 7, 2026
The third Bay Ridge Summer Stroll is on Friday, August 7, 2026. The stroll is on 3rd Avenue from 82nd Street to Marine Avenue from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
A) The free bounce houses and kids activities are on 82nd Street and 3rd Avenue.
Wine Tasting at Cellary Wine Shop at 8916 – 3rd Avenue.
Greenspa at 8804 – 3rd Avenue has sample treatments, giveaways, glitter tattoos and a prize wheel.
Soldano Realty at 9014 – 3rd Avenue is having a free raffle for $500 worth of gift certificates to restaurants on 3rd Avenue. Stop by to enter!
1) Fast Forward will be outside The Wicked Monk on 3rd Avenue and 95th Street from 6:00 – 10:00 pm (last year they were fantastic at the Stroll).
2) Sino & Scalici will be at The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm.
3) Sofia Restaurant at 84033 – 3rd Avenue has DJ Vinny T. Call 718-680-4242 for a reservation from 6:00 PM to 11:00 pm. Reservations: 718-680-4242.
DJ Lee will bee at The Greenhouse Cafe for dancing and karaoke at 7717 – 3rd Avenue.
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August 6, 2026Man Sleeping Outside Preschool – 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights
Photo: Cynthia Christo
This morning a man was sleeping outside of Worldtots Preschool at 6901 – 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights. Dyker Heights needs help.
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