Greenpoint Fire Rages On
The 7-alarm fire that began early this morning on the Greenpoint waterfront is still raging. One theory floating around right now is that the fire was started on purpose to clear the way for new condos from the ground up. It’s sad indeed. This complex of warehouses was truly a landmark that defined Greenpoint–in a…
The 7-alarm fire that began early this morning on the Greenpoint waterfront is still raging. One theory floating around right now is that the fire was started on purpose to clear the way for new condos from the ground up. It’s sad indeed. This complex of warehouses was truly a landmark that defined Greenpoint–in a wonderful way. Thanks to justiNYC for the photos. If you’ve taken any photos of the fire today, please send ’em on over.
Massive Fire Still Burning [NY1]
I think that this IS an appropriate posing. There are brownstones/historic district in Greenpoint – just not as many as in the other nabes.
I agree that this is a major RE event and considering the pace of super-development in a neighborhood that’s gotten so dumped on through the years, it’s definitely a concern when you know that high rises are on the way…or power plants or waste transfer stations – you know, all those nice not in my backyard items that most of the upscale Brooklyn and Manhattan ‘hoods would never ever have to worry about. I feel for the Greenpointers.
As far as I can tell, they have to deal with:
*waterfront development towers and a waterfront development plan that might demolition houses
*towers in the midst of all the 3-4 story bldgs (badillo’s RE proposal, N. 8th street mega tower, etc.)
*largest oil spill in history underneath Greenpoint
*fire department house closing on Northside near…
*Radiac radioactive storage facility in the Northside
*power station proposals
*Newtown creek
*Newtown waste treatment plant
*Greenpoint library that never is able to get the promised funds for desperately needed renovation
*A carefully re-districted zone that has the area lumped in with parts of Manhatttan and the Heights – isn’t that a good one?
I’m sure there’s more – but that’s what an outsider has been tracking…
Come on anon 3:42! Rats and arsons need a place to live too.
It does save a lot of money on demolition and none of those pesky “save our warehouses” demonstrations either…
If it is arson for the purpose of building a condo, the city should put a 50 year freeze on developing that land.
I QUOTE:
“Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta called it the largest fire in the city in more than a decade, excluding the World Trade Center attack, and said the cause was suspicious.”
My photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jukeboxgraduate/
Was surprised to see ashes in the air this morning in Fort Greene Park.Brings back memories- none of them good. Was very glad to hear that no one was injured although it is a shame to lose the buildings.
I don’t think it makes the developer’s job any easier to have the place burn down. It was slated for demolition, which I would imagine is a lot cheaper than cleaning up what’s going to be left after this fire.
The area was slated for demolition and waterfront condo development, I believe. Coincidence?
“it’s sad indeed” seems to indicate you think the rumor’s true…