This is great news!

Posted by: ReMiXxd at November 16, 2009 3:01 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Wine Bar for Dekalb

I disagree "boerumite", I believe the competition to rent a luxury building is more crowded then to own. Besides I just read that Be has some new German owners looking to start selling again in '10.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at November 13, 2009 11:24 AM in response to Brooklyn Gold Joins the Downtown Rental Party

If and when all these rentals fill up we will be comparing Dobro to Murray Hill.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at November 13, 2009 11:02 AM in response to Brooklyn Gold Joins the Downtown Rental Party

This is huge! This news will steamroll the project and talks of Lebron are around the corner! Particularly how Lebron wants to be a billionaire, and the potential of being the global face of basketball must have him salivating.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at September 23, 2009 2:54 PM in response to Nets Will Have New Owner; FCR Will Have New AY Partner

Really? The majority of the episode was filmed in Manhattan. Only 3 scenes in Brooklyn in this go. The opening scene with his girlfriend moving out. He lives above a black family. Then he goes to Smooch and has coffee with his friend. Ever been to Smooch? the demographic portrayed for that store was accurate the first time around, and comedic the next. BTW look behind the strollers and find a totally mixed crowd of mom's and nannies.

Next time watch the show in it's entirety before making the typical (that's not real) comments.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at September 21, 2009 1:51 PM in response to HBO Does Fort Greene

A chance to step away and meet with the DDDB

or

A hip up and coming firm to add "World class stadium" to their growing portfolio.

What would you pick?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at September 14, 2009 4:18 PM in response to Closing Bell: DDDB's Letter to SHoP

The statements of it looking like a grill, or spaceship are stupid. When will you be in a helicopter and fly into Brooklyn at that angle to see the stadium in that way. The straight on and underneath the awning views are what locals and visitors will see.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at September 10, 2009 11:41 AM in response to Ourousoff Weighs In On Barclay's Center Design

Tax payer dollars get misused everyday in hundreds if not thousands of different ways.

Injecting 18,000 people into an underdeveloped area in the DDDB's opinion doesn't aid the community in any way? The optimistic chance that even half that crowd nightly gets hungry or wants to celebrate with a drink after the game should be a boon to the local economy.

As for the traffic, If Manhattan can close off Broadway at 42nd street, why wouldn't brooklyn be able to handle more flow?

This affordable housing thing is becoming a broken record. The stadium will bring more development. There are too many amenities surrounding this area for affordable housing to be front and center. luxury Rentals are the only thing that is worth building right now. Even the Ingersol houses are slowly emptying, StuyTown anyone? Affordable housing should not have such a luxury as to be near so many trains. Take a bus to the train or rent in a brownstone or flipped condo.

Make Downtown BK a real Downtown!

Posted by: ReMiXxd at September 9, 2009 4:17 PM in response to New Barclay's Center Design Revealed

It has a unique facade that will put it on the map. It's not glassy and gaudy like a Gehry design. It will not dominate or disrupt the skyline.

Bottom line, this is the best rendering and concept for the stadium to date.

With a only a few months left to stick a shovel in the ground this is it.

Love it or loath it, it will outlast you, so get used to it.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at September 9, 2009 12:07 PM in response to New Barclay's Center Design Revealed

It's Be@, Forte is in Fort Greene.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 25, 2009 9:42 AM in response to Mystery Downtown Development Going Affordable

I agree these prices are insane, but with 3 colleges including NYU/POLY in walking distance I don't see a problem with them being filled up.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 19, 2009 11:48 AM in response to All Is Revealed at Avalon Fort Greene

The construction in front of the bank is public improvement, as is the whole Fulton Mall streetscape, and not part of the Citypoint site.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at July 30, 2009 11:07 AM in response to City Point: Half Now, Half Later

Makes sense. Especially with the renovation of the Fulton mall.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at July 30, 2009 10:18 AM in response to City Point: Half Now, Half Later

Is this the fall back location being that they pulled out of the dollar dream space on Fulton? Or was this location always planned?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at July 9, 2009 11:24 AM in response to Union Market Coming to Court Street!

Oh well, I guess a stadium is all we will get. At least the 20,000 people attending events will spark a flood of bars and Easy on the wallet eats.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at June 10, 2009 12:03 PM in response to More Renderings of New Arena Design

It won't bring non stadium goers to Brooklyn to see it, but it will suffice as a home to entertainment. Besides, supposedly Gehry is still attached to the housing, so there is still a slight glimmer of hope for high end architecture.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at June 10, 2009 11:14 AM in response to More Renderings of New Arena Design

see ya

Posted by: ReMiXxd at June 5, 2009 11:17 AM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

100% agree.

Although the rendering is kinda weird with all that stuff in the foreground, the article compares the design to Conesco Fieldhouse which isn't so terrible. It's not going to dazzle, but isn't an eyesore either.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at June 5, 2009 9:52 AM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

Great!
So then what will be going in across the street on the S. Portland side of Not Rays?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at June 3, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Greenlight Bookstore Location Revealed!

That's pretty cool! With that apt building having no windows on one side I thought maybe another 4th ave condo/rental was going to go up. Happy to hear it'll turn into BGH!

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 29, 2009 2:05 PM in response to StreetLevel: Bar Great Harry Spinoff Opening on 4th Ave

I walked passes the store the other day while they were stocking up. run of the mill Marcal toilet paper and floor to ceiling socks. At the very least this dollar store could have been more the like of a Dollar tree or Dollar general. Sad.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 29, 2009 11:51 AM in response to Ft. Greene Dollar Store Marking Its Turf

Does anyone think "the what" is actually Brownstoner under an alias making his posts more interesting?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 21, 2009 1:01 PM in response to 80 Dekalb Tops Out

All three of the ones I mentioned in the first post were meant as rentals from inception. As for what your saying about the condo market, I'd rather have put money money in NY real estate over any stock or 401k investment.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 21, 2009 11:25 AM in response to 80 Dekalb Tops Out

Dekalb, Livingston or Avalon, should be interesting to see which of these big rentals, (reasonably in the same location) will fill up first?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 21, 2009 10:38 AM in response to 80 Dekalb Tops Out

If Fort Greene needs a 99cents store why not put it in Fort Greene? This location is zoned as the developing BAM cultural district. Residents need dollar stores, meanwhile the closest ones are in luxury condos. Not to mention that in about 2 years the Strand Theater and TFANA will be more of a reason why this space should have held out for a proper tenant. Hopefully the lease on this dollar store is short, so it can be bumped out when the economy picks up.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 18, 2009 10:44 PM in response to Streetlevel: Former Dollar Store to Become...a Dollar Store

Right, so hundreds of people exiting the Harvey theater will get great use out of this dollar store? Might as well stick a bodega under Forte' while you're at it.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 18, 2009 3:53 PM in response to Streetlevel: Former Dollar Store to Become...a Dollar Store

Ugh, why bother fixing up the facade for this!?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 18, 2009 3:13 PM in response to Streetlevel: Former Dollar Store to Become...a Dollar Store

Um, have you been to the Pathmark at the Atlantic center?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at May 8, 2009 3:06 PM in response to Catsimatidis Talks 202 Myrtle

I was at this meeting. The hiatus for this project only means that that shell of a liquor store will remain there even longer.

On a positive note, renderings and schematics for the Strand theatre were on full display. The front space that is cemented over will be all glass with an inside/outside feel with works from the glass blowing studio on display. As well as news of a street scape project for Ashland place, btwn Fulton and Hanson.The ideas presented were 1/2 spaced one sided cobra lighting on the east side of the street and cemented manhole rings creating a pattern in front of each attraction.

Unfortunately the Grand Plaza and arts plaza in front of TFANA are directly linked to the buildings so are delayed until construction begins.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at April 3, 2009 10:18 AM in response to Another BAM Building Gets Tabled

Not too bad, phase two will be more interesting with a 37 story tower next to Toren.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at March 23, 2009 10:39 AM in response to Updated Renderings of Catsimatidis' Myrtle Project

I feel they are trying to create the success of the Third st Promenade in Santa Monica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Street_Promenade

I've been there, it's really nice. There are street performers everywhere. The street itself is closed off to traffic which I believe will need to be done on Fulton to really create a change.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at March 11, 2009 1:09 PM in response to Big Plans for Fulton Mall Makeover

Opens @ 5pm today and serves til late. Weekends, til 2. Looks good, but wish it opened round lunch time.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at March 10, 2009 2:26 PM in response to StreetLevel: 4th Ave Ramen Restaurant Ready to Roll

Make me a supermodel has started airing on Bravo. The models reside at the Forte, the building gets a beauty shot each time the show comes back from a commercial break.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at March 6, 2009 11:32 AM in response to Forte Marketing Effort Gets a Makeover

Whats up with the sidewalk at the intersection? The cones in the street extend the walkable area on that corner a good ten-15 feet. Is there any chance the sidewalk will get built up to give the owners more outdoor space for seating?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at January 27, 2009 11:00 AM in response to Rumor: Biergarten Coming to Seven Corners Space

I was looking forward to seeing the all glass Gehry buildings, but this new design makes more sense. Honestly I'd hate to say it, but this brownstone looking design works better with the surrounding Parkslope/Fort greene neighborhoods.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at January 26, 2009 10:11 AM in response to Atlantic Yards Looking Increasingly Un-sexy

meh

Posted by: ReMiXxd at November 24, 2008 4:18 PM in response to Closing Bell: There IS Someplace Like Home

For the sakes of the residents I'd hope that they won't strike!

Posted by: ReMiXxd at November 18, 2008 2:30 PM in response to Union-Free One Hanson Place: the Web Site

I saw 2 tents set up right outside the door of the center last night. People actually camped out for this show. It's amazing because what exactly do you win? At least other shows like Idol give you record contracts.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at November 13, 2008 3:36 PM in response to Long Line Around BAM?

ugh, and people are against gentrification??????

Posted by: ReMiXxd at October 27, 2008 2:32 PM in response to Breaking: Shooting in Fort Greene

One more thing, check out this chart across the us it is obvious why real estate is the one investment that will (eventually) MAKE YOU MONEY!

http://creativeclass.typepad.com/thecreativityexchange/
images/2007/11/03/real_estate_bust.gif

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 27, 2008 3:26 PM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

Why not? http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9804E0D9103AF933A15751C0A9639C8B63&fta=y

why wouldn't it happen to real estate? I have a friend who purchased a wall street condo for 1200 per square foot...who would think that was possible?

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 27, 2008 3:07 PM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

EEk 11217, I'm not biased toward any new building. Like onevalianteffort posts, I also think that anything to boost Brooklyn is a plus.

Sadly your opinions are tainted in your love of your new purchase. Congrats! Your biased makes your comments even more petty.

Toren, Oro, Forte', Hanson Place etc will all double in value once BAM, Barclays, CityPoint and the likes are built. When someone buys a property it is because THEY like it. If they are looking for a flip then in THEIR opinion it is worth it.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 27, 2008 12:17 PM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

Agreed with Zinka. The amenities of Toren are great, but are segregating. The true amenity of the building is it's height above the lower buildings. But alas, this will only be for the duplex and higher unit owners.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 27, 2008 10:33 AM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

http://curbed.com/archives/2008/08/18/construction_watch_brooklyns_toren_now_onequarter_skinned.php

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 26, 2008 4:15 PM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

It's not 50% sold. There was a long thread about this claim a week or two ago-check it out>

http://curbed.com/archives/2008/08/18/construction_watch_brooklyns_toren_now_onequarter_skinned.php

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 26, 2008 4:13 PM in response to Closing Bell: Top of the Toren

Based on the DBPartnership BAM map it looks like this building is set back on the land with some open space in front of it.

http://www.dbpartnership.org/lookingahead/bamcd/

At the corner of lafayette and Flatbush next to the Mark Morris dance center seems to be a nearly completed public park/open space. It has a winding path that may wrap around what seems to be a fountain? Does any one know any more info?

In particular, I am interested in what the renderings of the Grand Plaza will look like.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 22, 2008 9:28 AM in response to Gehry Ousted as BAM Theater Architect

About a third of the Forte building is occupied. Though prices have slipped, it is still more expensive then most of the condos over on Flatbush. There is an open house with a tiki bar on the roof deck every wednesday. Worth a look, even if it's only to se the view from up there.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 21, 2008 10:00 AM in response to Brooklyn Paper: Taxpayers Paying Up for Downtown Rental

Have you seen the new BAM map? Seems like the grand Plaza will be one of many parks, most on the "intimate scale".

Check it out:

http://www.dbpartnership.org/lookingahead/bamcd/

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 19, 2008 11:24 AM in response to The Jazz Age Comes to Brooklyn

Maybe with the revitalization of BAM with it's venues, parks and streetscapes all of these musicians will have a haven.

Posted by: ReMiXxd at August 19, 2008 10:55 AM in response to The Jazz Age Comes to Brooklyn