Something's Afoot With 360 Smith's Ownership

Last week a deed transfer in the amount of $3.8 million was recorded for the most controversial of controversial Carroll Gardens developments, 360 Smith Street, aka “Oliver House.” Although on the surface the transfer looks like a straight sale by developer Billy Stein to a Manhattan-based firm named Gershon & Company, a couple folks who have spoken to Stein told us he was looking for a joint venture on the project, and this transfer likely represents a partnership rather than a straight-up sale. Stein, however, didn’t return our calls or emails for clarification, and neither did Gershon. Either way, construction has definitely picked up on the site recently. So: Anyone know whether Stein is no longer involved with the project?
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