Development continues to be Topic A in Carroll Gardens. Developer Billy Stein got the DOB to sign off on his new plans for 360 Smith Street, which has long been the area’s out-of-context bogeyman or a galvanizing point for activists, depending on one’s perspective. When Stein presented revamped (and Scarano-less) plans for the condo a few weeks ago, he wouldn’t commit to a start date for the project, so it’s anyone’s guess when shovels will actually enter the ground here. Meanwhile, over on Court Street, the Clarrett Group has fenced off the former International Longshoreman’s Building at the corner of Union, and demolition on the property is presumably going to commence very soon. Back in November, Clarett (a Brownstoner advertiser) said it intends to construct one building with 30 to 40 condos and five additional townhouses. Clarrett may have to deal with a big demolition at 340 Court, but the pace of work on the project so far has us wagering that it’ll begin to see the light of day before Stein’s 360 Smith.
Controversial 360 Smith Street Building Gets the Green Light [Gowanus Lounge]
Carroll Gardens Considers a Scarano-less 360 Smith [Brownstoner]
Clarett Says It’ll Cap 340 Court Height [Brownstoner]