As we cycled down Schermerhorn Street last week, we were surprised to see both a “Sold” sign and a scaffolding up at 37 Nevins. We’ve always had a thing for this beautiful three-story brick building so the scaffolding gave us pause: This architectural gem, with its cast iron cornice and bays, couldn’t be getting torn down, could it? Unfortunately, it could (it’s not landmarked) and it is. On July 23, the Department of Buildings issued a demolition permit that refers to a pending application for a new building; presumably it would also include the plot next door where a smaller brownstone structure is also teed up for demo. According to Property Shark, the 8,000-square-foot building is underbuilt by 20,000 square feet. The LLC that owns the property has a mailing address c/o The Brody Group but Eric Brody says that he’s just consulting on the project. More photos on the jump. GMAP P*Shark DOB