« Inside Third & Bond: Week 10 Condo of the Day: 119 St. Marks Place »
October 18, 2007
Development Watch: 221 Conover Street
There's been a SWO on this Fedderstastic build on Conover and Van Dyke since July. Being that the construction basically looks complete, we're wondering whether the developer's problems go beyond having run afoul of the DOB. Plans called for a four-unit building, and it's unclear whether it's meant to be a rental or condo. Anyone in the Hook got the scoop on the hold-up here? GMAP DOB
Trackback Pings
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.brownstoner.com/mte/mt-tb.cgi/2598
Comments
That's like a Growing Up Gotti kind of Fedderstastic. Needs spiral topiary and a few Greek statues. Interiors must be thrilling, as well. Is that a rumpus deck on the roof? Fire up the kegerator, baby!
Posted by: Rehab at October 18, 2007 12:21 PM
ugghh! i think i just had a little vomit work its way up.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 12:28 PM
I guess when the SWO is lifted, they will put some railings on that balcony. Not that that will help the overall look. What's that garage all about? Yuk.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 12:34 PM
Crazy zoning begets crazy buildings. 221 Conover is in MX-5 District which was created as part of the Fairway ULURP. The ground floor must be industrial or commerical and 49% of the floor area can be used for dwelling units. When designed by a competent architect, the outcome can be great (e.g. Fairway). The developer on this site is a bit of an a$$-clown. There are a couple more buildings like it on Beard Street. Folks in Red Hook are so jonsing for more residential that they're willing to take projects like this. I would rather have a one-story light industrial building, warts and all, than this crap.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 12:38 PM
ROMAN statues...not Greek!
Posted by: GHB at October 18, 2007 1:25 PM
Are you kidding? The builder invested in something other than cheap metal linels! And installed masonary corners.
May not be to your glassy taste, but it's hardly a Trump Senior building.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 2:31 PM
What does Fedderstastic mean? Thanks.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 2:37 PM
atrocious looking.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 3:28 PM
A$$ clown is perhaps the best word ever.
Posted by: Jen Trifire at October 18, 2007 3:48 PM
Hope their Christmas lights are cool.
Posted by: guest at October 18, 2007 6:19 PM
I passed by not to long ago right now it will be co-op*
Posted by: csd141 at October 19, 2007 8:56 AM
Post a comment
Please be patient while your comment is published. It may take a moment.