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The empty lot at 105 Metropolitan in Williamsburg was sold on Monday, according to a man who was locking up a make-shift door in the property’s fence. The young man claimed to be the new owner, but the sale won’t appear on the books until next week. He plans to build a workshop for his new design and engineering business, which will serve private contracts. The last new building plan for the site was when a previous owner filed to build a five-story, five-unit residential loft building in 2007, according to the DOB. It’s indicative of the current market, especially in Williamsburg (80 Met and 268 Wythe are at the same intersection as 105 Metropolitan), that someone has bought a parcel of land and opts not to build a residential building. The new owner at 105 asked Brownstoner not to reveal his identity so that he can introduce himself to his neighbors first. If his business practices are going to be as neighborhood-friendly as the man himself, we’re glad he’s moving in! GMAP P*Shark DOB


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