StructureHub's Profile
- Paul Nelson
- 2007
- U.S. Non NYC
- House
- http://www.structurehub.com/blog
Author's Comments
Well, when the other shoe finally drops regarding its name (snap!), I hope the shoe place does a.o.k. Any store that makes an effort to spruce up the storefront (in this case, with a simple, but elegant, dark paint scheme) deserves a chance to survive and enjoy it. Suite 352, I hope you do fine too, but it sure would be swell if you could soften the feel of your storefront (even with a couple potted hastas...)!
Posted by: StructureHub at July 20, 2009 2:53 PM in response to StreetLevel: Shoe Store, Hair Salon Opening on Van Brunt
StructureHub wrote a review about Bar Toto on July 14, 2009 12:13 PM
The building is great. They deserve props / a visit just for restoring the facade and cornice detailing so well. The food? Not bad, not bad. The panini's the best of the three "P's".
Ditto. Either way, kudos, nameless landlord. It's amazing how a simple power-wash can change an eyesore to a property tax-increaser...
Posted by: StructureHub at July 13, 2009 2:30 PM in response to 312 Dean Street Cleaning Up Its Act
StructureHub wrote a review about Building on Bond on July 10, 2009 12:53 PM
I can't say much for the food, but I must say that the storefront isn't half bad, considering it was probably done with a tight budget. Painting the brick that greenish hue was risky, but it looks like they avoided the vomit-shades, which tend to not help the appetite...
Wait, those are new? Sheesh.
It would be okay if they were old, converted-into-residences, buildings since they'd be more "picturesque" than ugly.
But if they're new, that means they made conscious decisions to uglify the street AND overcharge for them.
Tuscan? Ummm....
Posted by: StructureHub at July 10, 2009 12:49 PM in response to Red Hook Townhouse Project Not Flying Off Shelf
The key to coming up with a good rehab plan: anticipating the future.
It sounds stupid, since it's so obvious, but public projects (esp. those involving transportation) tend to get off on the wrong track when considerations of future growth (need for green space, changing mass-transit needs, changing neighborhood population trends, etc.) are discounted in favor of the lowest common denominator: wider and beefier roadways that may reduce congestion, but also act as tougher barriers to livable neighborhoods than they ever were before.
Posted by: StructureHub at July 9, 2009 3:48 PM in response to BQE Rehab Comments Due Later This Month
Well, look at the bright side: since these replacement schools are typically lumps of garbage anyway, you can rest easy knowing that in 70 years it won't be necessary to fight for preserving it! You will be able to concentrate (typically meager) historic preservation funds/will-power on things that really matter! Like old, historically/architecturally significant schools!
You should really be thanking the Construction Authority!
Posted by: StructureHub at July 3, 2009 1:28 AM in response to City Council Vote Seals P.S. 133's Fate
I don't mind the striped, colorful signage, so much. The problem is the oval thing plastered on top of it. It makes the linear color adventure seem tacky rather than modern. Suggestion: Get rid of the oval entirely and just place stand-alone letters atop the perimeter of the sign.
Posted by: StructureHub at July 20, 2009 2:55 PM in response to 275 Park Avenue Market Revealed