"The grand mansion at 375 Stuyvesant Avenue in Bed Stuy and Paul Robeson Theater at 40 Greene Avenue in Fort Greene have been at the center of years-long family dispute following the death of Dr. Josephine English in 2011."
"Locals organized to form a community land trust and have been trying to raise millions of dollars to buy it before it is sold to a private buyer."
"One of the lead organizers for taking community ownership of the building, Shanna Sabio, formed the BLAC Land Trust with the goal of building creative incubator spaces and stabilizing community buildings."
The family of the state's first Black woman gynecologist has listed two historic properties for sale at $8.25 million. The properties include a mansion and a theater, both significant community spaces. Following Dr. Josephine English's death in 2011, a family dispute arose, leading to a stipulation for the properties to be sold together for at least $9.2 million. Local residents are forming a community land trust to acquire the mansion and preserve its legacy as a hub for local businesses and nonprofits.
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