4th Avenue Condos: The Next Generation?
Hot on the heels of news that the under-construction L-shaped condo on 4th Avenue between 6th and 7th streets is being branded the Argyle come intriguing images from Curbed that are supposed to represent a glassy building slated for 8th Street. We’re not certain which 4th Avenue parcel this bad boy’s meant to rise on—our…
Hot on the heels of news that the under-construction L-shaped condo on 4th Avenue between 6th and 7th streets is being branded the Argyle come intriguing images from Curbed that are supposed to represent a glassy building slated for 8th Street. We’re not certain which 4th Avenue parcel this bad boy’s meant to rise on—our best guess is 438 4th Avenue, a site where the DOB approved plans for a 12-story building in 2005 that were never realized—but, wow, doesn’t it look loads more interesting than most of the avenue’s other recentish developments? And is there movement on any other 4th Avenue sites, you ask? For sure. The DOB recently green-lighted the demolition of the old warehouse on 6th Street owned by Baruch Singer and Rosma Development, and it’s started to come down (see photo on jump). The developers’ plans to put a snazzy-looking Ten Arquitectos-designed condo on the site were sadly nixed, and there’s no word what’ll go up instead.
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the sooner 4th ave is redeveloped – the better off brooklyn will be – the stretch is a dump
Totally tacky, and looks just like the Argyle.
We live in one of those “dilapidated” brownstones, and sooner or later, they’re going to come for our building and turn it into…that. Ugh.
“It’s not as if there is a shortage of spots for retail along 4th avenue.”
Actually, there is an amazing lack of space for retail along that strip.
Anyhoo, I walked past both of the lots between 7th/8th and 8th/9th. I don’t see how that building could possibly fit in either of those spaces. Are several more buildings coming down?
As long as this is becoming a corridor of large condo developments, I think we should encourage and applaud some better design than we’ve seen along 4th Avenue so far. And this is definitely more attractive than any buildings that have risen in that area so far. Having said that, I think the problem with these all-glass buildings is that residents inevitably discover that they really need to put up curtains or blinds for privacy … which then ruins the exterior aesthetic as each resident chooses different types of window treatments.
As for retail, this type of residential development will absolutely jump start a retail renaissance. I do think, however, that all of the developers along 4th Avenue should be compelled to contribute to the beautification of the avenue itself. I know there’s talk of getting rid of some of the left turn lanes; perhaps the medians could be widened and planted? I never thought 4th Avenue could be pretty, but I think in 20 years it will be unrecognizable.
“Right now, it’s buy a fancy modern condo in a grungy looking area. ”
So you mean kinda like Williamsburg??
11:14: Ever walked in midtown? How well can you see inside all those glass office buildings?
Glass is the new white brick.
I can’t understand glass apartments either. where do you hang pictures? What about walking around naked? But I guess I’ve never been in one so can’t appreciate the light and sense of openness…. In terms of design, I like this building.
Looks tacky! Can you imagine how dirty all that glass will get with all the traffic on 4th ave?? Really looks awful!