The Wrap: Fire damages historic French basilica, Boerum Hill staple aims to fight rent hike with “artisanal” sale … and more

Fire at the Saint-Donatien Basilica in Nantes, France on Monday
Fire at the Saint-Donatien Basilica in Nantes, France on Monday

1. A look at the history of the Flatiron Building [Bowery Boys]
2. Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge completes first phase of renovation [Brooklyn Eagle]
3. Fire heavily damages historic church in France [Business Insider]
4. Boerum Hill bodega tries to fight rent increase with “artisanal rent hike price sale” [Gothamist]
5. Teddy Roosevelt’s birthplace is now closed for renovations [DNAinfo]
6. Would you retire in New York City? Here’s why that’s not the worst idea [BrickUnderground]

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