I know that block pretty well. As to construction, I know nothing more than is revealed by walking down the street- nothing at this point in time. But as to street-level noise and activity, in my opinion the Armory's presence results in *too little* street level noise and activity, to the point where any activity resulting from the Armory would be a plus. In any event, I don't think it's a big deal. Are hordes of kids going to descend on the Armory so that they can go jogging indoors? I know I won't be...

Posted by: BKLYNblewupthebridge at July 24, 2008 4:44 PM in response to 14th Street Btw 7th/8th

There's construction everywhere (see todays post about road repaving), so the construction issue is pretty much guaranteed to be a hassle no matter where you buy. The Armory is a much more interesting question. Historically it has been a trouble spot -- crack vials, homeless shanties, broken car windows, makeshift sidewalk bathroom. The renovation of the Armory to be used as a recreation center is definitely a move in a positive direction considering its past. And I don't think traffic associated with the building should be an issue, unless school busses idle on the block while picking up and discharging students. The bigger issue in my opinion is the reasonable expectation that large groups of teens will gather for events like track meets and basketball games, and it is unfortunately likely that there will be altercations, some of which will turn violent. It seems like the 14th Street side of the Armory has a good chance of hosting a slashing or stabbing. I would also think that as the economy turns down there might a be a rise in thefts and assaults. It's not a far stretch to imagine a teen being knocked off his bike and having it by stolen by three or four older boys. I can also imagine a few girls slashing another girl because of some perceived insult. Teens are stupid and dangerous. Look at a different block.

Posted by: lifeofreilly at July 24, 2008 9:15 PM in response to 14th Street Btw 7th/8th

Interesting post. I think I'm more scared of you than the teenagers you speak of. Your descriptions of future violence are too specific.

Posted by: icrwly at July 24, 2008 9:28 PM in response to 14th Street Btw 7th/8th

shitty, just like the rest of "South Slope"

Posted by: Xander Crews at July 24, 2008 10:02 PM in response to 14th Street Btw 7th/8th