Tower Plans for Washington Ave Ruffling Feathers
Though the one-story paper warehouse that used to run from 163 Washington Avenue, just north of Myrtle, all the way through the block to Hall Street was demolished months ago, news of what is planned in its stead has only recently trickled out to nearby Clinton Hill residents, many of whom aren’t pleased with the…
Though the one-story paper warehouse that used to run from 163 Washington Avenue, just north of Myrtle, all the way through the block to Hall Street was demolished months ago, news of what is planned in its stead has only recently trickled out to nearby Clinton Hill residents, many of whom aren’t pleased with the idea of a 16-story tower imposing itself on the neighborhood of three- and four-story homes. We also hear that local politicians aren’t happy with the fact that the plan for the building does not include any affordable housing. Instead, it’s an as-of-right, unsubsidized project. Designed by the ubiquitous Karl Fischer, the current plan filed with the DOB calls for a 177-foot-high structure with 49 residential units. We can certainly sympathize with the neighbors who are less than thrilled with the shadows and competition for parking spaces that this will bring (and those whose adjacent properties have already suffered damage from the demo process); the developer also has done nothing to engage with the community. To play devil’s advocate, though, this could be a shot of adrenaline for the businesses of Myrtle Avenue and help bring some life to what is still a bit of a desolate area between the Clinton Hill Historic District and the Navy Yard. We gather that some people are trying to organize an opposition to the building but don’t have any specific information yet. Anyone have renderings or contact info for the opposition? Update: Anyone not pleased with the current plan may contact buildingtootall AT yahoo DOT com. GMAP P*Shark DOB
They scratched the original plans and they came up with a new scheme for a mini tower
For months the architect has posted the plan for a 7 story on Washington and a 4 story on Hall with combined 55 condos and 75,000 sq ft.
The DOB records show plan for 16 stories, 49 units and 54,764 sq ft.
I’ve also heard the owner is just planning to sell of the lots and not develop them.
“Wrong, you should not have to move. Did it ever occur to you that we read a blog about Brownstone Brooklyn because we like the historic buildings and the scale of Bklyn nabs that have historic buildings and are not big fans of overscaled uninspired buildings?”
it did occur to me actually. so why don’t you buy these lots when they come for sale and put your very own 3 story brownstone there instead.
if that isn’t going to happen, then the people who DO buy these open lots need to make a profit on them and that isn’t going to happen by building 3 and 4 story buildings. not to mention the fact that just about anything would be better than what’s there now.
this isn’t carroll street and 8th avenue we’re talking about here…
and in fact i love brownstones, i happen to live in one myself.
Yeah, it’s now time for the if you want “X” you better move to “Y” comments *rolls eyes*
Wrong, you should not have to move. Did it ever occur to you that we read a blog about Brownstone Brooklyn because we like the historic buildings and the scale of Bklyn nabs that have historic buildings and are not big fans of overscaled uninspired buildings?
i’m sorry, but some of you are extremely short sighted.
this is new york city. a city of skyscrapers. do you really think that it’s going to be possible to keep everything low-rise to accommodate the amount of people that are here/coming etc.
if you want to live in a low rise city, move to dc.
Where are those posters that keep yapping about how low density buildings are selfish and they should all be knocked down and put big buildings, so that there is more housing for the poor.
See it doesn’t matter, even bigger buildings don’t do really have to do anything to increase affordable housing.
Willoughby Walk Co-ops, which are just a block away from the proposed site, are 15 floor buildings. That said, a 49 unit building will absolutely tower over the buildings on that block…
it does constitute a tower when everything around it is a 2-3 story wood frame as they are on hall street.
I’m sorry but 16 stories does not equal a “towerâ€. Are we in Nebraska?
And affordable housing requirements in no way shape or form should (or were remotely intended to) apply to 49 unit buildings.