Finally, Some Action at 414 Classon Avenue

For the past five years, the derelict property at the corner of Classon Avenue and Quincy Street in Clinton Hill sat with a “SOLD” sign plastered over the Massey Knakal listing banner atop the partially deconstructed building. The current owner purchased the 44-by-91-foot lot in 2007 for $960,000 but must have just missed the financing window. Thankfully, there has been action in recent weeks at the site. The old structure is gone and a new construction fence is up. According to the plans that were approved by the DOB in January, an 8,500-square-foot educational facility is set to rise on the site. The application says the name of the place will be “Phil’s Academy.” Anyone know more about what this place will be? GMAP