Brooklyn House of Detention: A Jail With Retail
In a move sure to warm the hearts of those who have already put down a deposit at The Smith, the Correction Department announced plans to convert 24,000 square feet of space at the Brooklyn House of Detention in retail shops. The shift will be part of a $240 million makeover of the jail that…
In a move sure to warm the hearts of those who have already put down a deposit at The Smith, the Correction Department announced plans to convert 24,000 square feet of space at the Brooklyn House of Detention in retail shops. The shift will be part of a $240 million makeover of the jail that will likely add more inmate capacity as well. Various public officials floated ideas for a tenant roster: an upscale food market, a children’s clothing store, law offices. Mr. Brooklyn himself, Marty Markowitz, topped them all with his suggestion: A boutique hotel. “If it’s designed in such a way that the guests feel totally comfortable,” he said yesterday, “why not?”
HOD a Jail wth Retails [NY Times]
Hello? Hello? anyone home?? –
They are planning a TWO HUNDRED and FOURTY MILLION DOLLAR makeover????
according to last weeks artice they have already spent 50 million over the last 12 years!
Lets see 300 MILLION over 15 years for 800 cells – I never want to hear another word about Atlantic Yards being a miss use of public funds again!
what an idiot this marty is. Imagine all these perps and i will go shopping where they are all hanging out.
the hotel sounds like a fantastic idea to me!
yea marty’s smoking crack with the hotel and residential comments!
bar and nightclub: Jailhouse Rock
also, they should put a bank in there just for giggles.
*Snort* While I adore our quirky borough president, Marty come on, a boutique hotel?
At least he’s not suggesting a Vegas style theme one. *ponders*
How about Jail themed hotel with Elvis impersonator in stripe prison garb ?
Slammers, Punk Boys, LineUps.
I am humbled, although 24,000 square feet is not much space. Shoplifting should not be a problem.
Names for the mall:
The Clink
The Tombs
Food Court: The Commissary
Anchor Restaurant: Warden’s
Anyone?
Love it! It’ll become THE hipster place in Brooklyn. Reverse chic.