Development Watch: 196 South 2nd Street
This baby’s been a long time coming. We took a look at the 10-unit, Scarano-designed development back in September of 2006 when it appeared to be well on its way. From what we can tell, there was some kind of DOB audit that took place last April, most likely in connection with Mezzanine-gate, which probably…
This baby’s been a long time coming. We took a look at the 10-unit, Scarano-designed development back in September of 2006 when it appeared to be well on its way. From what we can tell, there was some kind of DOB audit that took place last April, most likely in connection with Mezzanine-gate, which probably explains the hold-up. (The plans now reflect that three of the four floors include mezzanines.) We’ve seen Scarano buildings similar to this before, but those small mosaic windows are a new touch. Thumbs up or down?
Development Watch: 196 South 2nd Street [Brownstoner] GMAP DOB
Condobot from the planet Craptaculon lands in Brooklyn.
“So, I think it is fair to say that we will never be happy no matter what is built.”
Speak for yourself. I’m happy!
Polemicist 1:27,
Saying Scarano places are better then “fedders crap going up elsewhere in Brooklyn.” is like saying getting diarrhea is better than getting the flu.
A nice looking Bob, and better than any of Hot Karl’s latest projects.
I think people prefer all of brooklyn be retro fitted with brownstones that are built with all of the original detail, charm, building materials, and workmanship of yesteryear.
Of course in order to do this, the price to build these brownstones will be more than the original vintage ones go for now, so that would make the price of housing higher than it already is. Of course people would not prefer this.
So, I think it is fair to say that we will never be happy no matter what is built. At least it makes for higher thread counts and someone (i.e. Mr.Brownstoner) can benefit.
Looks way better than the fedders crap going up elsewhere in Brooklyn.
What would people prefer instead?
Not really surprising that a hack architect can get work from developers looking to cut cost corners. But given the shear awfulness of everything this guy has ever built, I have to ask: what idiots are actually buying these places?
Looks good!
The “mosaic” windows are OK by me. The rest of the design, not so much.