Pardon Me For Asking says the empty Scarano structure at 165 West 9th Street in Carroll Gardens is the proposed location for a homeless shelter. The ten-unit residential building was constructed in 2002. PMFA notes that the project was self-certified by Robert Scarano, who, of course, is no longer permitted to file applications with the city. A Bronx-based nonprofit proposes a configuration for 170 adults, but it seems community residents may put up a fight. A nearby business owner on Court Street called this “the worst thing that could possibly happen to businesses with an already fragile economy.” CB6 District Manager Craig Hammerman says the board will set up a public meeting to learn more about the proposal firsthand. The site, just off Court Street, is around the corner from popular eatery Buttermilk Channel. GMAP
Homeless Shelter for Scarano Building in Carroll Gardens? [Pardon Me For Asking]
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