New Development: Fusion on 20th Street
We spotted this new development on 20th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue last weekend and didn’t have to even go online to know that it had Mr. S written all over it. The formerly empty lot, which the developer bought in late 2004 for $1.3 million, now has 10,000 square feet of residential space…
We spotted this new development on 20th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue last weekend and didn’t have to even go online to know that it had Mr. S written all over it. The formerly empty lot, which the developer bought in late 2004 for $1.3 million, now has 10,000 square feet of residential space on it spread over eight one- and two-bedroom apartments. Despite the banner on the exterior, the building has not hit the Corcoran site yet. We were able to deduce, however, that the agent handling the listing will be David Perez, who’s also the master of ceremonies over at The Simone. How’s the nabe feeling about this puppy? The block is rather, ahem, eclectic to start with, so we’re fine with the Scarano glass front; we just wish they’d stopped at four stories, as the building permit indicates. GMAP P*Shark DOB
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HAHAHA…This is obviously not the place to discuss how he does it..
Glad to see someone in your office has a sense of humor..
EMP 10:49
Please tell us how he does it. It has always been a mystery to me as well and I work there.
Can somebody please tell me who is buying all of these condos/coops going up all over Brooklyn’s posh neighborhoods. I know I sure as hell can’t afford to purchase and I make a decent living. I don’t live above my means although every once in a while I do manage a Spa day. I am saving 20% of my salary which is basically all that I have left after paying rent and other necessary expenses like food, electric bill and metrocard. I had my cable turned off and became a vegetarian to cut down on my grocery bill and I now bank that! Will I ever be able to afford to live in Brooklyn?
Scarano’s zoning is never accurate…always shady…builders plans never match approved plans..I know EXACTLY how he gets his plans stamped and perforated…and no it is not by bribery..
anon 9:04
what do you know about zoning to ask for him to loose his license when not one single building he has done had to be reduced in height? I guess they complied with the zoning thats why.
Jon
You fagot you deleted my post.
the block is very very unimpressive. its a great addition, tasteful, and not too high.
If the building permit says four stories, how can they go higher. Someone in the building department on the take, nothing new there. Scarano has a reputation of getting a developer more square footage then any other architect in
Brooklyn, I believe we all know how that is possible. Where there is huge profits to be made, there will be greedy people taking advantage of the community. Yes, the community is strained when a monster building goes up. They can’t get away with this sort of creative building in any of the other boroughs. Call your councilperson, let them know how you feel. Change can be wonderful, but breaking zoning laws is not a part of constructive change. I say Mr. S should lose his licese to be an architedt.