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May 23, 2008

Back in Business at 163 Washington Avenue

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Judging from the photos we received from a tipster yesterday, work has resumed at 163 Washington Avenue, the controversial 18-story project in Clinton Hill that has rankled neighbors for its height and politicians for its lack of affordable housing over the last year. With three months one month to go before the 421-a deadline, it's looking like the developers will have no problem finishing the foundation. Despite rumors of possible behind-the-scenes compromises, the most recent DOB filing still refers to an 18-story structure (which is, by the way, designed by Karl Fischer).
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Fate of 163 Washington Still TBD [Brownstoner] GMAP DOB
BSA Considers 163 Washington Plans For a 3rd Time [Brownstoner]
Day of Reckoning for 163 Washington Avenue? [Brownstoner]
CB2 Votes on Two BSA Recommendations [Brownstoner]
CB2: Thumbs Down on Washington, Thumbs Up on Grand [Brownstoner]
Clinton Hill Rezoning Rejects Pitch BSA Bail-Out To CB2 [Brownstoner]
Race Against Clock at 163 Washington [Brownstoner]




Posted by Brownstoner at 11:33 AM | Comments (8)
Categories: Clinton Hill, Development

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Try ONE month to go until the 421a deadline. The deadline is June 30th, 2008, which is a little more than 30 days away.

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 11:51 AM

...and the foundation does not have to completed, like vesting for a zoning change. Construction only has to have started and be fully approved.

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 12:08 PM

and hopefully it will be.

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 12:18 PM

great more inventory for Clinton Hill. This will have a wonderful effect on rental rates in the area if we have a down turn. Anybody else have a place sitting on the rental market with no takers?

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 12:23 PM

boooo hissss

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 1:52 PM

12:23, if no one's biting, lower your bloody rent

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 7:22 PM

it's a shame this fool got talked into building this POS building, both for him and for the neighborhood. watching him finish this folly is going to be like watching someone lose his shirt. so does everyone think we're going to be seeing lots of "luxury" renters moving into this location?? HA HA HA!!!!!!

Posted by: guest at May 25, 2008 11:13 PM

I hope they don't bring their Park Slope prices here. the need to do their RESEARCH

Posted by: guest at May 26, 2008 11:45 PM

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