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May 24, 2007

Development Watch: The Clermont

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When we last checked in with the BRP Development project at the corner of Myrtle and Clermont in Fort Greene, we were working with an early rendering that didn't give a great feel for what the end product would look like. Now that the construction is humming along and there's a better rendering, we thought it worth a revisit. While this project may not win the Pritzker, it gets big points for be a contextual, well-balanced design of, we're guessing, limestone and brick. The apartment windows are nicely sized, as are those on the retail level. The company's website also points out that the streetwall lines up with the adjacent building on Myrtle. And while Myrtle Avenue has certainly made huge strides in recent years, it's not surprising that the developers decided to emphasize the other street it sits on in naming the building The Clermont.
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New Development at Myrtle and Clermont Avenues [Brownstoner]




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Curious on two points; maybe some readers can enlighten me:
(1) how far is this place from the subway?
(2) how far up Myrtle (heading towards Bed-Stuy) is the "revitalization" expected to extend?

Posted by: anonymous at May 24, 2007 12:18 PM

Maybe cuz the residential entrance is on Clermont. Geez. Another assumption gone wrong.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 12:29 PM

i live a block away on vanderbilt and it takes me 10 minutes to [er... briskly] walk from the clinton/washington G train stop. The Lafayette C train might actually be just as close to The Clermont. I often take buses, like most real brooklyn residents, and I have to say they're not all that bad, despite what I suspect is the predominating distaste amongst the demographic of this website.

Posted by: mk at May 24, 2007 12:37 PM

I grew up in eastern Queens and spent my early life waiting for buses in all kinds of weather. We also had an elevated subway where the stations were exposed to the elements. When I moved to Manhattan and then Brooklyn I never wanted to ride another bus and have been pretty successful in meeting that goal.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 12:51 PM

The B54 bus goes down Myrtle and can be taken to the A/C/F at Jay Street-- not a bad way to get into Manhattan (it's also about a 15 minute walk to the Jay Street trains-- not the most scenic way to go, but sometimes actually faster than waiting for the bus).

Posted by: Waverly at May 24, 2007 12:53 PM

i would say 10 minutes to the G. I feel like this building is in a decent spot with restaurants and groceries etc.
right on the bus line that takes you to the Q and other trains in about 10 minutes. I agree with stoner- no pritzker prize, but better than what is there for sure.

Posted by: jelly donut at May 24, 2007 12:54 PM

I thing 'luxury' development has reach all the way to those housing project on Nostrand Ave.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 12:55 PM

So far this building is looking very nice, and I just passed it this morning on my way to the park. Also Myrtle Ave is really looking great these days.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 1:12 PM

Are there any starbucks in that street yet?

Posted by: Monica at May 24, 2007 1:16 PM

I don't think there are nay starbucks yet. There are a couple of bodegas where I am sure they have some coffee and fried plantains.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 2:10 PM

Still just diners and bagel shops so far.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 2:10 PM

and a couple cafes are supposed to be opening up soon

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 2:12 PM

Actually closer to Clinton Avenue there are quote a few decent non-diner restaurants. Chez Lola, Maggie Browns's, Graziella's, Luce, Thai, Indian, Pilllow Cafe, etc...

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 2:39 PM

How is the area closer to Nostrand. I have seen something going up there before. Does look inviting yet? any new restaurants and shops up there? I once was thinking of moving up there.

Posted by: Demo at May 24, 2007 2:47 PM

Home Depot is by Nostrand, so you got the sausage cart out front.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 2:50 PM

That area of Mytle next to Nostrand still looks ghettoish. So does the people.

Posted by: Daryl at May 24, 2007 2:54 PM

"So does the people."

Speaking of ghetto...

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 3:45 PM

So we're all on the same page, what is YOUR definition of "ghettoish"? I'd like to know, so I'm aware of when I'm in the presence of these "ghettoish" people.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 3:52 PM

ignore trolls, only respond to thoughtful comments.
Myrtle has Connecticut Muffin at Clinton Ave. Whether that is a plus or minus depends on you.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 24, 2007 4:17 PM

The downside of this building is that it is a hike to the subway, but I think that the design looks just great. It is "contextual" as they say, and very attractive. It also includes retail which is very valuable to the community. Looks very good.

Posted by: donatella at May 24, 2007 7:12 PM

This building is fricking GREAT for Myrtle, and for the surrounding hood, too. Agreed, no Pritzker prize, but it's pretty attractive. It's just as close to the Lafayette C stop as it is to the G--I'd say about 10 minutes (leisurely ones, at my pace). Meanwhile, Myrtle is *rocking* on this stretch. New Bank of America, thriving Clinton Hill Hardware, Rope, Maggie whatevers, a really nice couple of salons, and a couple of new restaurants opening. It ain't Murder Ave on this block--not anymore. Fabolus.

Posted by: bob999 at May 24, 2007 8:08 PM

anyone know what retail stores might be there? fyi; subway not far, area has improved a lot in the last few years, many new rest, etc. i'm happy to see a new building and hope the retail will be something we can use.

Posted by: anon at May 24, 2007 11:20 PM

"subway not far"? you can't be serious. it's a hike to the g train (which is not useful to most people), and a very long hike to any other train.

Posted by: z at May 25, 2007 12:46 AM

If you can't walk five blocks maybe you shouldn't live in a city. A major reason people want to preserve the neighborhood is so people will actually enjoy walking around in it.

Posted by: Anonymous at May 25, 2007 7:10 AM

Thats true I bet a lot of the people who talk about 5 blocks to the subway really came from LA where they wouldn't be caught dead walking on the streets. Go home now.

Posted by: anon at May 25, 2007 8:18 AM

That section of Myrtle is humming, all the way down towards Classon Ave. Every few weeks a new, pleasant restaurant/cafe/bar opens and replaces a nail salon or a half-assed deli.


The walk to the G is about 10 mins, another 5 to walk to the C. There are multiple buses to take to downtown Brooklyn including the B38 on Dekalb, the 54 on Myrtle, and the 61 on Park.

ps. ignore the trolls, respond to thoughtful comments. We've been in the nabe for two years and it's been great to see the improvement.

Posted by: myrtlelocal at June 13, 2007 12:12 PM

There is nothing wrong with Myrtle and Nostrand area. Just because it is East of Classon doesn't mean that it is "ghetto". It is actually rather peaceful with being less busy than the Clinton-Washington stretch of Myrtle.

It is the calm before the storm though, there is quite a bit of development going up.

"Ghetto", pfff. No wonder people are angry at gentrification - you people can be pricks.

Posted by: Matthew at June 18, 2007 2:51 PM

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