Glenwood Houses
The Glenwood Houses is a moderate to low income public housing development operated by the New York City Housing Authority in the Flatlands section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The development is bordered by Ralph Avenue on the east, East 56th Street on the west, Glenwood Road/Avenue H on the south, and Farragut Road on the north side.
About
The Glenwood Houses were built during the post-World War II era when NYCHA reached its peak in construction of public housing projects. The project was built in a modified tower-in-the-park style development, popular among NYCHA projects at that time.The development was designed by architect Adolph Goldberg and construction began in 1949, and opened on July 14, 1950.
Notable residents
- Neil Bogart, Casablanca Records owner and director
- Dagmara Domińczyk, actress
- Marika Domińczyk, actress
- Bernie Friedkin, former prizefighter. Lived in the Glenwood Houses from 1950 to 1965.
- Ill Bill, rapper
- Necro, rapper
- Irvin S. Schonfeld -known for his research on work,stress, and health.