Our guess for the first non-contextual brouhaha of the new year? A 12-story tower slated for the 70-by-100-foot lot (pictured on the jump) at 262 Pacific Street. More than twice as tall as any of its neighbors, the Chien Dao-designed project incorporates a chunk of neighboring air rights. The resulting building, which was disapproved in its first submission to the buildings department, will incorporate a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedroom apartments. And how about the pesky proximity to the House of D? Fear not: The design of the building, according to the architect’s website, takes special pains to “avoid views of the downtown correction facility.” Natch.
Projects: 262 Pacific Street [Chien Dao] GMAP P*Shark DOB