Development Watch: The Edge
We haven’t checked in with The Edge development on the Williamsburg waterfront since last April because, well, there really hasn’t been that much to report. Things are starting to heat up, however. The foundation work for the first phase of the project, which will include 575 market rate and 350 affordable units, is underway; a…
We haven’t checked in with The Edge development on the Williamsburg waterfront since last April because, well, there really hasn’t been that much to report. Things are starting to heat up, however. The foundation work for the first phase of the project, which will include 575 market rate and 350 affordable units, is underway; a second phase could include another 500 to 600 apartments. Interestingly, Greenbuildings NYC reports that the developer, Douglaston Development, is shooting for a Silver LEED certification, which is extra sweet considering that part of the project includes a brownfield remediation. As Curbed notes, the project’s website now includes the best rendering to date of the two high-rise and two mid-rise buildings along with the news that the sales office will be opening in March 2008. This will be an important bellwether for the market. Should be interesting to watch.
The Edge Gets Edgier: Finally Shows Buildings [Curbed] GMAP
Edge Stays on Silver Track, Seeks Retail Tenants [Greenbuildings NYC]
Development Watch: The Edge [Brownstoner]
8:31, why is that when anyone has anything good to say about Williamsburg or really any neighborhood or development, people like you can only think to say “oh. you must be a broker”? Did it ever occur to you that there are people who love Williamsburg? And the reason they say those things is because ignorant people, like yourself, talk trash and mislead others all the live long day. It really makes you sound depressed because you are either A) envious of anyone who can afford to buy an apartment and live in a great neighborhood, or B) too closed-minded to understand that all sorts of people like different things. Just because you don’t like Wburg doesn’t mean it isn’t an awesome place to live.
i live in williamsburg and never ever feel that i need to justify it. i run in circles where people i know live there or want to live there. and people talk about the restaurants because they are pretty great and a lot of people in williamsburg are in to eating out and clubs and bars and stores and such so they talk about them. my experience is that people in the neighborhood love it and stay. many of my neighbors (condo building) have been in the area for several years.
Why do people who live in Williamsburg always feel the need to justify their neighborhood. Are you a broker talking about eating everywhere or just depressed that you actually live there?
Oh, & that’s 2bedrooms/2baths/1homeoffice, not that it matters and in hind sight i shouldn’t have listed it.
1st poster here. Sorry for the confusion. I didn’t buy at the Edge. I was attempting to convey the fact that even though I already bought a place recently, it’s good to see more developments planned and being constructed for all the people that are looking to buy and perhaps they’ll get better deals and also by creating more stock and choices for me to move into in a future date. Who knows, anything can happen.
4:21pm Just to clarify, #1 did not buy at the Edge, s/he was just stating that s/he bought already at another place/building and is just happy to hear that this project is underway.
Wow! This looks enchanting. Nothing says “home” like a big muddy pit full of irridesent fluid and nice smokestacks in the distance.
An illustration for Dante’s inferno is more like it.
Edge buyer – you’re doing the right thing. we were in a similar position last year and bought a big condo in williamsburg. we love the apt, our neighbors (especially our neighbors – several of us have gotten really close), and the restaurants!! we’ve been here a year and still haven’t eaten everywhere and meanwhile, the list grows.
also, the commute is SO FREAKIN great. it’s so fast even coming back in a cab at rush hour just going over the bridge is easy. also, i walk home all the time – it’s so lovely to see the views.
congrats!
3:36pm Yes, I’m well aware of this. But, what would you suggest people do who are in need of a bigger home, wanting to stay 1 or 2 stops from the city, and yet can’t wait any longer. Continue renting? No, thanks. I’ve been doing that long enough and I want to be able to change the place according to my tastes. I’ve been on the side lines for over three years waiting and I can’t wait any longer.