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The clock is ticking at 163 Washington where the developers are trying to get the foundation for their 17-story as-of-right tower before City Planning approves the Clinton Hill/Fort Greene rezoning at its June 25th meeting. From what we hear, neighbors are standing ready with video cameras in case the developer tries to cut any corners nights and weekends.
163 Washington: The Digging Has Begun [Brownstoner] GMAP P*Shark
Rally at 163 Washington for Shorter Building [Brownstoner] DOB
Tower Plans for Washington Ave Ruffling Feathers [Brownstoner]


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  1. You people are annoying.
    I’m sure you favor the telegraph to those new cell phones too.
    And forget those fancy electric subway trains, bring back the coal powered locomotive!!

    Stop sitting in your dark gloomy CH brownstone with “original” detail and open your eyes. Some places actually benefit from this type of development

  2. “I say we take back the night and stop these NIMBYS dead in their tracks!”

    Great anon 5:17pm. No need to help out man, the GC’s been doing it all on his own. Early mornings (illegal), nights (illegal) and weekends (illegal).

    Perhaps you could stand close to the whole and watch…don’t fall in!

  3. Kum Kau is already overworked! How will they ever produce enough chinese food for the nabe if this place is built?

    hehe

    In all seriousness, I am not opposed to one such building going up, if thats all it will be, though I admit I would be furious if it blocked my light. That particular block is not in desperate need of development, I could think of many others nearby that are though.

  4. I live in CH and I fully support the project. I hope the developer succeeds in getting the foundation down before the deadline. For those of us who support high density development in the area, how can we help out? I’d love to through on my construction hat, grab a sturdy shovel and help out with the digging. I say we take back the night and stop these NIMBYS dead in their tracks!

    I love the renderings and think the development would bring about a lot of new projects to the area. Yes, Myrtle has made some gains but it still sucks! I say Supersize it and bring it on!

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