A tipster writes in to say that “a beautiful garden with several mature trees” has been cleared on 8th Avenue and 10th Street to make way for a new residential development. And she’s right: Slope-based developer New York Property Fund recently purchased the site from the neighboring Church Of Gethsemane and is about to begin construction on a 10-unit condo that includes three townhouses, according to NYPF partner John O’Reilly. O’Reilly said the luxury condos are going to range in size from around 1,300 to 1,800 square feet, while the townhouses are going to top out at 2,300 feet. A spokesperson for the church says they sold the property in order to raise funds. “We sold it because we’re a poor congregation, but we’re also right next door, so of course we’re hoping for the best,” she said. O’Reilly said that although renderings for the development haven’t been finalized, the design will be in keeping with the area’s overall aesthetic. “We’re local, and we have respect for the street,” he said. GMAP P*Shark DOB