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April 21, 2006

Big-Money Clean-Up for Bush Terminal Piers

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The barren and neglected Bush Terminal Piers in Sunset Park are going to be getting a $36 million, government-funded tune-up. Located on the waterfront between 43rd and 51st streets, the site was a working port for much of the last century until becoming a dumping ground for oil, debris and wastewater in, you guessed it, the 1970s. The plan for the 21st century? Ball fields, nature preserves, a fishing pier, restaurants. The list goes on. The state is paying about half the freight $17.8 million, with the city and the feds roughly splitting the remainder.
Funds Slated for Waterfront Clean-Up [Crain's]
Park Perks Up Brooklyn [NY Post]




Posted by Brownstoner at 8:55 AM | Comments (25)
Categories: Environmental

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Best place for your money right now, Sunset park with this and the Lesbian migration, go there and the Gay flags are out.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 10:10 AM

Sunset Park (the actual park) is having a lot of work done right now as well. Not sure of the specifics but I went by and the entrance at the corner of 7th ave and 41st street was closed off and it looks like they are redoing all the walkways. Anyone have more details on this renovation?

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 10:19 AM

When is this supposed to happen? I haven't seen any dates mentioned...

Posted by: Madame X at April 21, 2006 11:07 AM

looks like they are saying it will begin at the end of 2006.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 11:18 AM

Looks like it is time to buy a house in Sunset. Any opinions on buying there?

Posted by: donnie at April 21, 2006 11:20 AM

I think there are some strong values to be had in SP right now. I've seen brownstones on craigslist in the $7-800s which are sure to do well in the coming years.

Some things that add to this are that it is surrounded by Bay Ridge, Park Slope and Boro Park, all neighborhoods with much higher valuations that are expanding. Also, there are no projects. Add the waterfront revitalization into the mix and I think there are good prospects ahead for the neighborhood.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 12:09 PM

I agree with there being no housing projects. Looks like good things ahead for Sunset park. The only problem is when i look for Brownstones for sale, There are None.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 12:49 PM

Here are some brownstones for sale:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/152906291.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/152934992.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/152586314.html

And a limestone: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/152295859.html


Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 1:09 PM

One more point on finding a brownstone in SP, it helps to walk around the neighborhood and look for "for sale" signs.

The bigger brokerages that have a web presence have not gotten too far in this neighborhood yet. Thus you will find lots of smaller brokerages that you may have never heard of before. By walking around you'll be able to find the properties that are on the market.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 1:11 PM

also search http://www.brooklynmls.com for zip code 11220 and 11232.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 1:15 PM

i have done some work out there on 53rd street between 1st avenue and New York Bay. the soil and groundwater out there is significantly contaminated - PCBs, oil, heavy metals, to name a few. for example a Con Ed tank farm (visible in the photo) released thousands of gallons of oil into the ground. at one point there was a plume of oil in the ground over 4 feet thick. they got their work cut out for them to redevelop that brownfield

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 1:26 PM

It's about time that this money should be spent on public schools!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 1:42 PM

I work in Sunset Park in one of those warehouse buildings near the H2O. It would be so cool if they developed these buildings into condos / lofts. The streets are cool because they are still cobblestone and there are old rail tracks still there. Some great local Mexican food along 4th and 5th. There are definately houses for sale here. Mostly limestone and unfortunately some of them have been aluminum sided! You are correct, the realtors are all local best bet is to just drive the streets. BTW if anyone knows a developer, my boss is selling one of those buildings.

Posted by: binniersen at April 21, 2006 3:45 PM

I would love to get a Brownstone there i keep looking but i find it very difficult to find one for sale myself. I think the area is turning around in a positive way. I would much rather buy a house there than Bed stuy , lefferts, red hook and those other areas.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 21, 2006 4:31 PM

What are rents like in Sunset Park (e.g., the brownstone at http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/152906291.html)?

Posted by: alex at April 21, 2006 4:52 PM

there are some houses for sale on 44st btw 3-4 aves. there are also some limestonnes tucked in 44 and 45st btw 2 and 3 ave. nice houses but very industrial area right now.

Posted by: patty duke at April 21, 2006 5:50 PM

Hello, are all you guys clueless about south Brooklyn??? Sunset Park is plagued by the Gowanus Expressway, high levels of toxins and contaminated soil, and the only neighborhood in Brooklyn with no high school in their respected school zone. I’m not knocking sunset park, as a neighborhood. But there is a reason why the prices are that low. Wake up people, and stop getting caught up in the “hype”.

Posted by: mr. swell at April 21, 2006 11:17 PM

The contaminated areas are West of the BQE, while the brownstones are east of 4th Avenue. They are almost like two seperate neighborhoods.

Posted by: Anonymous at April 22, 2006 1:12 AM

I've been in brownstone Sunset Park for four years now (that's mostly between 4th ave and 6th, between about 36th and 60th, with some exceptions and additions), and I love it. the lack of a high school is a real issue, one that I hope will be dealt with soon. But it's a beautiful, friendly, unpretentious nabe. Houses have doubled in price since I moved in, but rents are pretty steady, rising slowly. (about $1300-$1600 for a floor-through in good shape). I wouldn't want to live down by the Gowanus, because yes, it's dirty and gross. But we live on a steep hill, and uphill from there, you don't hear or see it. As to pollution, I suppose. Certainly that's what this particular fantastic news is about. We really and truly need more parkland, and this will be such a huge boon to the area.

We are lacking a cafe, though. anyone who wants to open one would be very well loved in SP.

Posted by: anon at April 22, 2006 1:11 PM

where will all the prostitutes and triple x video stores go?

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I hope they won't build any marinas of any kind. I think it's super that there isn't a single marina in Brooklyn north of Sheepshead Bay. Especially considering we're fucking surrounded by water.

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