Tensions surrounding the future of a historic warehouse on the Williamsburg waterfront are coming to a boil next week when the City Council will hold its first hearing on whether to approve the landmark designation of the Cass Gilbert design. The owner is looking to convert the building to luxury condos which would include a number of alterations to the facade. (The one we dislike most is the bulky rooftop addition.) If you want to support the landmark designation, now’s the time: with David Yassky appearing to be in the developer’s camp, the preservationists are gonna need all the support they can get. In addition to signing the online petition, you can also come in person to the hearing on November 22 at 11 am at City Hall. The first 100 people to come to the hearing on Tuesday get a t-shirt designed and printed in Williamsburg by kayrock.org.
Austin Nicols Warehouse [Landmark184.org] GMAP
Action Alert [Waterfront Alliance]