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April 30, 2008

Developmentapalooza on One Stretch of Court

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While the Clarett Group's project at 340 Court has been the focus of plenty of neighborhood attention in recent months, another block further down Court that's about to host not one but two new developments has more or less flown under the radar. Over at 525 Court, between 9th and Garnet, Basile Builders plans to build a seven-story residential structure (condo or rental TBD). The building (development site shown above) will be designed by Harry Radusky of Bricolage, according to DOB records. (Whatta team! One remember's Radusky's imprint from jobby-jobs like this, while Basile has had a hand in gems like this.) Meanwhile, on the corner of the same block, at 517 Court Street, a developer is demolishing the building that currently stands and has filed plans with the DOB for a six-story building. GMAP




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527 under the radar? Looks like they already have had one stop work order and plenty of complaints. Radusky's engineer Sanchez, is the same guy they may prosecute for the construction death in east new york.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 11:07 AM

Radusky and Basile--what a combo!

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 11:08 AM

This is not one block down; it is at least EIGHT blocks away! It really is too bad that you don't look into this kind of stuff. (I'm a longtime reader of the site, but anyone who lives around here would know that.) Probably under the radar because it is up near Hamilton and that area was not very attractive to begin with.

Posted by: Carol Gardens at April 30, 2008 12:20 PM

7 STORIES!!!! I thought that was too much for Carroll Gardens to bear? Oh wait, is it on the other side of the tracks? Where are all the freaks complaining about the height?

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 12:45 PM

I think this block needs a little cleaning up. I think a nice building will help. I’ve seen some of basile’s work. They done some nice buildings in Windsor. Maybe, they will find it in their hearts to do something nice here. I live a few blocks down so I would love to see that.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 1:17 PM

I saw the building in Windsor Terrace. You are right! If they did something like that, it would great for the area. This block definately needs some work.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 1:24 PM

I live down the block. What ever they build there is better than what was there before. I am glad someone bought that home and knocked it down.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 1:51 PM

-meant "another" as in a "different," not a single, block, but you're right, wasn't clear. -gabby

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 1:56 PM

Bricolage's shotty reputation aside, Basile Builders has completed 3 beautiful projects in Windsor Terrace that have greatly improved the landscape of the surrounding area. Hopefully, they'll do the same here.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 2:05 PM

I aggree this particular block needed some work. The house that was there was awful.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 3:00 PM

Its was an awful house..thank goodness they knocked it down. I don’t care what they build as long as its not that house.

Posted by: guest at April 30, 2008 3:12 PM

i wonder how the luxury condos with a bqe view are doing right next door...or the ones across the street where you can probably touch the bqe from your window.

Posted by: CGmodern at April 30, 2008 4:53 PM

I live very close to these two buildings and just hope all the major pile driving is done before the summer temperatures hit - but I'm being optimistic right? Will be really interesting to see how they fill these condos/rentals - look across the street on 9th between Court and Hamilton Ave. Big condo block newly built a few years back and remains empty still. Agree with others, glad to have that house gone - anyone know what happened the eccentric lady who lived there? The local rats kept her company - witnessed them coming in and out of the place. Eeshk.

Posted by: guest at May 1, 2008 1:02 PM

How's that building with the kickboxing gym doing? Did anyone actually bite on the ridiculous rentals?

Posted by: guest at May 1, 2008 5:51 PM

I don't get it. There are 3 buildings in a one block radius that have had problems selling/renting (look at that 6 story building on 9th!) Someone really thinks they'll make money here?

Did anyone get a look at the cinderblock wall at 529 Court when they took the other building down? Talk about shoddy. Glad I didn't buy an apartment there! (never mind the cheap out of alignment aluminum windows).

Crazy.

Posted by: guest at May 3, 2008 3:59 PM

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