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November 3, 2006
Tower Rising at 525 Clinton Avenue
This one really snuck up on us. Granted, we don't walk down this block of Clinton between Atlantic and Fulton every day, but it is in our backyard. One day recently, we noticed the building poking its head over the shorter structures that surround it. Some others have taken notice too. Set Speed notes that, "from Vanderbilt, this building strikes an imposing stance." The person who emailed us the photo simply said, "Yikes!" Set Speed refers to the building as the Clinton Court condos. Anyone know anything else about it?
Clinton Court Condos Slipping Under Radar [Set Speed] GMAP
Comments
Where exactly is it? The Gmap link has it on Clinton b/w Lafayette and Dekalb.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 12:09 PM
The monster is on Clinton between Fulton and Atlantic.
Posted by: Clinton Hillster at November 3, 2006 12:13 PM
I think it may be a Scarano job. He's building a mid-rise on Clinton Ave (it's under projects->commercial.
Third building...a 125 foot high tower.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 12:19 PM
According to DOB, permits were filed for 13 floors. Scarano doesn't seem to have a building at this site matching that description. The owner is CLINTON COURT DEVELOP LLC, represented by Dani Weiss.
Posted by: Clinton Hillster at November 3, 2006 12:39 PM
They are the developers of the Greenehouse.
It's not Scarano, and i have heard that The Developers Group will do the marketing.
A glass tower, with OK layout.
Probably another community facility that will be converted to commercial used as they locate them office in the Greenhouse.
(unless realestate development office is considered as a community facilty).
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 12:51 PM
This 525 Clinton Avenue. The rear (23%) of the lot is in an M1-1 district; the front is zoned R6. Pursuant to ZR 73-52, the BSA (3-0)granted Clinton Court Development LLC a special permit to allow the use, bulk and parking regulations applicable to the R6 zoning district to apply to 25 feet (out of the total 30 feet) of the lot in the M1-1 district. CM James opposed the application; CB2 voted 36-0-1 to recommend disapproval. With the special permit, the 13-story residential building, with a community facility and 41 parking spaces on the ground and second floors, is as-of-right. Simon Fouladian of Manhasset did the drawings for the BSA application. I believe that 12:51 is correct about the developer.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 12:57 PM
It actually looks like it could be nice?
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 3:15 PM
i agree, I like the way it is set at an angle to the lot.
Posted by: lp at November 3, 2006 5:00 PM
Possible 125' is considered a monster height building? You people have way too much time on your hands to be bitching about someone else's property.
You don't own it. You don't get to decide what the building looks like. If you disagree, then buy it. Plain and simple.
I don't like the clothes you bought and I'm going to my local councilman to complain about it. Cry, cry then mind your own business. You old nimbys are pathetic.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 9:09 PM
And one more thing, for shame Mr. Brownstoner for flaming the publics FUD over this. 125' is considered a tower now?
Posted by: Anonymous at November 3, 2006 9:11 PM
yeah i saw this when i was waiting on the bus on fulton and washington. i agree how it "snuck up on us". but i'm happy to see any new development in this area, as long as it's not BUTT ugly!
Posted by: Anonymous at November 4, 2006 1:21 AM
That angry person earlier must be the developer. How uncool.
I was not too upset about the look but after reading this thread I hope he fails.
Posted by: anon at November 4, 2006 8:39 AM
Wow, you people are real morons. I disagree with brownstoner & say "shame" & you deduce I must be the developer? Damn, universities should re-introduce logic into their core curriculum.
I'm just sick & tired of every Tom, Dick, & Harry complaining about the monster 5,6,7,8,9,10, etc., floor "tower". Ignorant bastards spreading FUD don't get my support, even if they own their own little website. Enough said.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 4, 2006 9:14 AM
Sorry I have to ask, but "FUD?"
Posted by: Anonymous at November 4, 2006 11:21 AM
Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt
Posted by: Anonymous at November 4, 2006 12:29 PM
Gee, we thought we were rather unopinionated on this one and just put it out there for discussion. Touchy, touchy.
Posted by: brownstoner at November 4, 2006 2:17 PM
It can't be the developer, since they are Ortodox jewish that observed the Shabat.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 4, 2006 9:39 PM
side yards can't be created by buildings at an angle to the property line, OOPS, another small zoning issue of interpretation.
What sound does saw cutting concrete make again??????
Posted by: Anonymous at November 4, 2006 10:12 PM
i hear he erected an eruv around his computer.
Posted by: ltjbukem at November 5, 2006 1:53 AM
"Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt"
seems you talk (and think) in slogans and cliches mr anon. rather than actually consider what people are thinking.
What makes brooklyn appealing? Brownstone neighborhoods/historic character, or slapped together tasteless poorly designed condos put up by developers trying to make a quick buck? and believe it or not, not everything is measured by dollar amounts...yeah, wacky, i know.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 12:30 PM
Seriously, are most of the big developers Jewish? and does Collusion go on as in the electronics/fur/diamond industries?
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 12:31 PM
Ohh some racisets take the opportunity to pop up them old opinion.
Do you want to give more examples?
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 1:43 PM
Yawn...same old empty charge....nothing racist about reality -- Ben Stein has said the same thing.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 2:26 PM
the truth =! racism
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 2:53 PM
The base is not at an angle, just the tower on top. I actually like it (obviously much depends on the surface treatment). It is quite an exclamation point as seen from Putnam Avenue. Perhaps since I live on a less architecturally noble block I am in favor of some imaginative development. Still too many vacant lots and warehoused brownstones over here.
Posted by: putnam-denizen at November 5, 2006 6:48 PM
putnam-denizen
Do not be a shill for the developer. A serious Zoning mistake has been made that will have to be fixed.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 9:58 PM
In addition the examiner that approved there job was only approving sidewalk repairs two months ago. Hello Commissioner Mossad.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 5, 2006 10:00 PM
Mister 9:09 sure has more time on his hands than the building's opposers. Our city has done nothing to try to preserve character in Brooklyn, which is a real shame. Rather than using innovative strategies to boost tax revenues, the city instead cuts services and encourages developers to pillage.
Posted by: Clinton Hillster at November 6, 2006 1:05 PM
Pillage? They own the land, you don't.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 6, 2006 3:11 PM
A jerk is still a jerk, whether on my land or their own.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 6, 2006 3:39 PM
An artist's depiction of the completed project is available for viewing at the website of the project's engineer.
http://www.gepc.net/residential/residential.html
So much for context...
Posted by: Ian at November 6, 2006 6:28 PM
geez, what are y'all belly-achin' about. Building looks fantastic to me. What was there before? Maybe a parking garage, a gas station or a vacant, litter strewn lot.
C'mon people, you've got to allow for some new development to happen. Brooklyn has to mature and grow up at some point in time.
Manhattan has the largest concentration of sky-scrapers in the country but I don't see it affecting the lifestyle or property values of Grammercy Park, Sutton Place, Murray Hill, etc. I don't recall anyone living in those places complaining about noise, shadow or congestion.
Live and let live. Quit bitchin. Enough already.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 7, 2006 2:44 PM
I'm likin' it. Better than the GreeneHouse building imo.
Posted by: lp at November 9, 2006 2:07 PM
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