558 Lafayette: Better Than The Alternative

It's all relative. We were a little surprised to see this new construction at 558 Lafayette Avenue between Bedford and Nostrand. While it's not our particular cup of tea, anything that shows a little more thought and creativity than the typical Fedders spawn that is populating the area gets some points from us. While we promised not to complain about the design of this place, we will say that we think it would be better suited to a corner location--it seems a bit out of place mid-block in this low-density brownstone neighborhood, the rental building next door notwithstanding. GMAP P*Shark

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I actually like it (gasp) how much are they going for?

Posted by: stuy blkbuttrflie. at May 17, 2006 10:53 AM

me too, kind of looks like a spacestation. vaguely reminds me of some buildings in holland, but only vaguely.

Posted by: greg at May 17, 2006 10:58 AM

I like the glass portion running up the middle, similar to a bay window on the side of a corner brownstone. The awning frame over what looks to be the future front door reminds me of the covered entrances to Tribeca buildings. Not bad, and once people live there and put plants on balconies it will look quite nice I think.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2006 11:07 AM

Hey, really, really not bad! Especially compared to the existing Fedders horrors already on this block.

Posted by: babs at May 17, 2006 11:12 AM

Dare I say, gulp, good job!

Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2006 11:13 AM

I agree...looks pretty nice. I like the contrast between the brick and the steel used around the center window column. Plus those beautiful trees out front.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2006 11:19 AM

The ground breaking on the corner of Monroe and Bedford is for the Bedford Avenue YMCA which is expanding to provide better service to the community

Posted by: Pau at May 17, 2006 12:28 PM

Wonderful to see a new building that actually has style, and isn't doing it with cheesy retro touches.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 17, 2006 2:29 PM

agreed with all! to my surprise as well!
looks very prague which is my favorite city
[after our own]!

Posted by: bun at May 17, 2006 2:31 PM

am i crazy or has that building been there forever but not quite finished? maybe i'm thinking of a different place?

Posted by: bobbymcbee at May 18, 2006 10:28 AM

Not bad at all. Proves that not all new construction has to be willfully ugly.

Posted by: DN at May 18, 2006 12:51 PM

This building has been sitting vacant in this state for over a year. Curious what's up with it though?

Posted by: Anonymous at May 19, 2006 10:31 PM

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May 17, 2006

558 Lafayette: Better Than The Alternative

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