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At least one reader would like to see a building five times taller than the permitted 20 stories at Dumbo’s massive 85 Jay Street development site. Click through to see why…

Comment of the Day

Why is there always fear and loathing over super-tall buildings? Is there a better site for a skyscraper than the 85 Jay St. site? Housing is in such demand right now. Build 100 stories with 40 percent of the units pegged to low- and moderate-income buyers. We need housing and four six-story buildings won’t cut it. YES IN MY BACKYARD.

— brooklyngersh in This Massive Development Site Will Utterly Transform Dumbo

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