Gowanus Parole Office Looks Finished

Brooklyn’s new parole office at 15 2nd Avenue in Gowanus looked complete and ready for move-in when we stopped by this weekend. There was no sign of construction in the area. Everything seems to be going according to schedule, and the office is supposed to open in April.

The new office — located on the opposite side of the canal from Whole Foods and visible from its outdoor space and parking lot — will serve 2,000 parolees rather than the 6,000 originally planned, according to a legal settlement reached with community group Gowanus United in January. Many in the area, including elected officials and local businesses, have said they are concerned the facility will have a negative effect on the neighborhood.

The new facility is extremely large, as we discovered up close and in person. We wonder what else will fill the unused space?

15 2nd Avenue Coverage [Brownstoner]