Independence Bank Development Back on Track

It’s full speed ahead for Two Trees’ plan to build a six-story, 37-unit rental building on the parking lot adjacent to the Independence Bank at Court and Atlantic. After a couple of snags — CB7 ding’d the original plan back in ’05 and LPC said no to demolishing a small side building early last year — the project is reportedly a go. The project is definitely back up again, project manager Sam Charney told the Brooklyn Paper. LPC has given the thumbs-up to the facade and construction is supposed to start by summer. The hunt is now on for a retailer who can handle to the old bank space.

And speaking of Two Trees projects, 110 Livingston now has its own blog. Two enterprising new owners in the building have started a blog called 110Livingston.net (not to be confused with the development’s official site at 110Livingston.com) to “build an online community among residents, share information, and chronicle the construction and move-in process.” The most recent post highlights DOT’s plan (but lack of implementation) to spiff up the Boerum Place corridor.
Walentas ‘Independence’ Plan Back on Track [Brooklyn Papers]
Independence Bank Condo Plan Put on Hold [Gotham Gazette]