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February 8, 2006

Friedrich Stakes Out Its Turf in Boerum Hill

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We spotted this through-the-wall Friedrich cover giving Fedders a run for its money at 160 Hoyt Street the other day and not exactly enhancing the facade in the process. Probably no need for an open letter to the Friedrich CEO yet.
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Posted by Brownstoner at 10:51 AM | Comments (4)
Categories: Neighborhoods

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The worst travesty of all is the 4-story brownstone on Gates near Classon where some lunatic "developer" has actually cut holes in the facade for air conditioner sleeves. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse...

Brownstoner, you should get a picture of that one. It's one for the Fedders Hall of Shame!

Posted by: clinton hillbilly at February 8, 2006 12:46 PM

This sort of facade desecration shows why Historic District status is so desirable.
It isn't always easy to deal with the LPC, but IMO it's worth it.

Posted by: Bob Marvin at February 8, 2006 4:15 PM

This is a really old A/C unit as Friedrich is out of the business. You can't even buy a replacement unit for these old masonary sleeves so most people leave the old broken units in place. Dig that quality brick laying. The pointing has washed out.

Posted by: Anonymous at February 8, 2006 9:54 PM

Compared to the more recent Fedders covers, this vintage one is tres charmant... unobtrusive lettering, monochromatic, transparent mesh cover that conceals as it dematerializes...

Posted by: naomi at February 9, 2006 9:23 AM

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