Development Watch: 333 Eastern Parkway
Something’s afoot at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights. The one-story commercial building that stood on the site for years is toast—but no plans have been filed yet for the building that will rise in its place. There’s one red flag out there already though: The contractor on the job…
Something’s afoot at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights. The one-story commercial building that stood on the site for years is toast—but no plans have been filed yet for the building that will rise in its place. There’s one red flag out there already though: The contractor on the job is MMG construction. Remember them? Anyone know what’s going to be built here?
Update: A commenter steered us toward a rendering and description on architect Gene Kaufman’s website that sounds about right:
This new corner residential condominium building includes ground floor retail, medical offices and parking. Adjacency to a subway station and the irregular lot complicated the design and approval process. The 8-story steel-framed building contains 80,000 square feet and 61 apartments. A metal panel facade encircled by curved metal balconies gives a polished look to the first new building in the neighborhood in many years.
Is this the most upscale building that this neighborhood will have seen in recent times? GMAP P*Shark DOB
I have yet to see anyone respond favorably to ANY development in Brooklyn no matter the location. You people are the most jaded creatures on the planet. That being said, I’d MUCH rather live on 4th Ave if forced to buy a new condo.
1:39, you’re right. I walk by here everyday and the corner of lincoln and franklin is very hot. obviously the cops know (mobile command, beat cops positioned on corner) but can’t seem to do anything about it….
This stretch of Franklin is slowly transforming but this block and the surrounding blocks going south toward Ebbett’s Field are some of the only blocks around where you still see drug dealers and gangsters holding up the corner. How much could they possibly sell for with all of that drama still going on over there. There is often a huge NYPD mobile command center stationed across the street from this location too.
the building looks ok but that block still has a ways to go. pretty sketchy. Curious to know what the prices will be like
61 apts? that sounds like a lot for this location –geez.
No likey the metal curvy balconies. No.
this doesn’t seem like it will go very well with the surrounding neighborhood…
no?
I live a couple blocks away from this and the ownerof Fisher’s Market next door mentioned a new high-rise condo building too. He’s a second generation owner and knows his 5h1t when it comes to the nabe.
Gene Kaufman building 6 or so floors I think, if it’s the one I’m thinking of it’s on his website
-gc