1067 Fulton Street: The Plague Spreads
We wanted to give this development at the corner of Classon and Fulton the benefit of the doubt. Really we did. Given the location, it seemed like a real opportunity to be a beacon of hope on this stretch of Fulton and set a positive tone for new development further east. Unfortunately, our hopes could…
We wanted to give this development at the corner of Classon and Fulton the benefit of the doubt. Really we did. Given the location, it seemed like a real opportunity to be a beacon of hope on this stretch of Fulton and set a positive tone for new development further east. Unfortunately, our hopes could not have been more misplaced. What an abomination! We understand how reasonable people could disagree about the merits of a building like this, but we can’t imagine anyone being able to find anything nice to say about this monstrosity. The design decisions on the facade, and the ground-level entry area in particular, are a disgrace. Developers like this are a menace to the future of Brooklyn–destroying the borough, one lot at a time, with short-sighted eyesores that, ironically, may even be leaving profit on the table. Interestingly, continuing a proud Brooklyn tradition, the developers of this site were cited by the DOB for working without a permit last March. We wonder what other corners may have been cut? Who are these guys anyway? Do they have other projects on their resume? GMAP
Update on 1067 Fulton [Brownstoner]
New Build at Classon and Fulton [Brownstoner]
PLEASE EMAIL THE DEVELOPERS OF THIS BUILDING AT INFO@NEWSTARTLLC.COM TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE MISJUDGING THE MARKET AND RUINING A NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE PROCESS.
Also, ltjbukem, I’m not sure the Lofts at Dekalb are the best example. While definitely more upscale, they are far into Bed Stuy. This development is close to the subway and is right on the Clinton Hill border. Opportunity lost imo.
What makes you think no one is buying? New Start has an application process for this building. I know several people whose applications have been accepted by New Start for this building.
What makes you think no one is buying? New Start has an application process for this building. I know several people whose applications have been accepted by New Start.
I’m not sure what your point is ltjbukem? Not trying to offend, but what proof in the pudding are you looking for? Also, isn’t the above location technically on the Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy border, right on Classon? Are you defending the poor job as all the could be produced at this location in order to make a profit? I don’t think they need to be super upscale, just not an extemely ugly and cheap looking monstronsity. Seems shortsighted to me. A better quality development on the border of Clinton Hill would be a real lynch-pin (sp?) for further development of that border area in my opinion. However, I do not think that NewStart is the sort of company that is in that business. Rather, they sound like they try to build low to moderate income housing. Fair enough, but was this a good site for it and did it have to be so unattractive?
The “balconies” are for the goyim to enjoy? I love Brownstoner. Now, where’d I put those square glasses….
Just dropped it in the mail to them. Everyone should email them to register their discontent–though please don’t be too nasty as they will be less likely to listen.
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We bring this vision and commitment to property management, where our attention to detail and proactive management approach create peaceful living conditions for our tenants and cost effective building management.
Company Profile:
New Start LLC developes unique housing and commercial projects in and around New York City. Properties are developed with architectural vision, a commitment to quality and the goal of weaving a valuable addition into the fabric of a community. Development financing has been secured from a variety of sources including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Taxable and Tax-exempt Bond Syndication, NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC), NYS Housing Trust Fund (HTF) grants, banks, Private investors and syndication.
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We’ll print out this thread and mail a hard copy to them
http://www.newstartllc.com/Index.htm