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August 26, 2008

Development Watch: 168 Meserole Avenue

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This new eight-unit building going up at 168 Meserole Street in East Williamsburg has Scarano written all over it. While the brick choice and double-height windows are signature touches from Mr. S, the odd pointed roof is a new twist—and not a particularly welcome one in our opinion. Interestingly, although DOB only approved the New Building permit in February of this year, the application had been on file since 2003! GMAP P*Shark DOB




Posted by Brownstoner at 2:24 PM | Comments (4)
Categories: Development, Williamsburg

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Pitched roof is probably an attic; attics under a certain ceiling height don't count as FAR. Sound familiar?

Hard to believe that all this is construction since February.

Posted by: WBer at August 26, 2008 2:42 PM

Looks like this place http://www.halstead.com/detail.aspx?id=1150625
www.50westcondominium.com

Posted by: sisterjaz at August 26, 2008 3:18 PM

A hideosity.

Maybe the pointy little polyp is supposed to echo the architecture next door? Or am I giving them too much credit?

Posted by: mothra at August 26, 2008 3:31 PM

I live up the street from this monstrosity. The yellow building to the left of it, as well as another one or two buildings down from it, are landmarked. Read it in my trusty AIA Guide. When will Scarano be smacked down for good? His McCondos are vile. And empty.

Posted by: phylter at August 27, 2008 2:45 PM

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