Developers of the Candy Factory building at 20 Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights have been sent back to the drawing board by the Landmarks Commission. The LPC was concerned that the proposed nine-story addition would compromise the original modernist design from when the building was originally converted into artists’ lofts; in addition, they were concerned about views of the unique garden design being obscured. The building has attracted significant attention of late: The former owner bought out of the Mitchell-Lama program two years ago and the current owner, The Praedium Group, has already begun evicting tenants in preparation for the obligatory luxury condominiums.
LPC Sends 20 Henry Back to Drawing Board [Brooklyn Eagle] GMAP