Carlton Mews Projects Almost Done, Will Hit Market Soon
The two Carlton Mews projects in Fort Greene that have been under construction for years are wrapping up and looking spectacular, in our opinion. Isn’t it wonderful what landmarking can do? In September we brought you a sneak peak of both projects. Now a reader sends in more photos. At 225-233 Carlton Avenue, we have five…
The two Carlton Mews projects in Fort Greene that have been under construction for years are wrapping up and looking spectacular, in our opinion. Isn’t it wonderful what landmarking can do?
In September we brought you a sneak peak of both projects. Now a reader sends in more photos.
At 225-233 Carlton Avenue, we have five brand new townhouses, all built in a 19th century traditional style in keeping with others in the area. They are looking very credible, as far as we’re concerned. The contractor used a mix of original and new bluestone to create the bluestone sidewalk in front of them. Each will feature a triplex above a garden floor rental, according to our tipster.
These are scheduled to wrap in December, according to the construction sign.
Meanwhile, the conversion of the church at 232 Adelphi Street is also nearing the finish line. Both projects, which have different owners, will be on the market in a few months, our tipster said. The church will have 12 apartments, ranging from studios to a three-bedroom duplex. In the clock tower is a kitchen with a 25-foot ceiling!
Click through to see a few more photos. What do you think of the developments?
Carlton Mews Church Restoration Revealed! [Brownstoner] GMAP
Carlton Mews Townhouses Near the Finish Line [Brownstoner]
Carlton Mews Coverage [Brownstoner]
so WTF is it? out of context is bad. contextual is boring. y’all crazy.
In my opinion, this is an example of what is wrong with the NYC Landmarks process. Developers do not want the cost of hold ups of getting approvals that they go for safe and bland.
Neighborhoods are supposed to evolve, not be stuck in time.
Art, design and living spaces need to evolve. This is one of the beauties of many Brownstone districts; the diversity of styles over the years. Fort Greene of course has many from the early 1800’s through the early 1900’s. Would it have even warranted preserving if all building styles stayed in the early 1800’s?
And creating imitation fakes is an insult to the real thing and makes a mockery of restoration and preservation.
Such anachronism as these buildings represent is arguably worse than pastiche. This is not mere imitation: it’s imposture.
These townhouses fit with the others on that block well.. Great job to the developer for not trying something crazy.
Blasphemers