Plywood Signals Things to Come at 240 Bedford
On the same block as what we earlier reported to be a massive new townhouse development in the works, the Mura building has put on its ceremonial demolition attire. We haven’t heard what the specific plans are for this siteAccording to The Post on Sunday, the developers, who include former Bronx beep Herman Badillo, are…
On the same block as what we earlier reported to be a massive new townhouse development in the works, the Mura building has put on its ceremonial demolition attire. We haven’t heard what the specific plans are for this siteAccording to The Post on Sunday, the developers, who include former Bronx beep Herman Badillo, are pushing to build as many as 40 stories on the site. Not surprisingly, many locals aren’t too thrilled with the idea. So long, phallic graffiti.
Badillo’s Brooklyn High-Rise [NY Post] GMAP
Dirigibles – just a quick trip to the landing dock on the Empire State Building.
there is a proposed water taxi at north 6th where ‘the edge’ project will be.
there is another at south 8th at schaefer landing.
with all these new high-end developments, there is a lot of opportunity for someone to cash-in with other transportation alternatives.
Anon 3:07 – If Radiac goes, it will affect property a lot further away than Williamsburg. The issue is not really the radioactive material, its the other toxics stored there. The plume could extend as far away as JFK or most of lower Manhattan, depending on which way the wind blows.
GrandPa – The L is operating at near capacity now. The best MTA can do is make the service more efficient through OPTO, which would add one or at most two extra trains during rush hour.
If affluent people want better service, the city will need a new tunnel. I think Will’s right about the car services.
Will, whether or not I agree with you, your last post was hilarious…
Its not complicated, the City will increase the number of L trains as affluent people demand better service. Ten years ago the L train was horrible and filthy. Now its got the snazziest trains.
actually Will, you kind of made my point. The Mud(d) club was on White St. below Canal and Danceteria was on 37th St.–not exactly the same neighborhood. As far as toxicity goes–true, if you live in NYC you accept some risks. However, you don’t have to eat the dirt to be affected. Unfortunately what you can’t see CAN hurt you. The Williamsburg/Greenpoint area is particularly nasty in that regard. I don’t suppose I have to mention the Greenpoint oil spill–larger than the Exxon Valdez. Do you know about Radiac on S. 1st. St.? It’s a transfer station for low-level radioactive materials. Go over there some day and watch them move the barrels off the trucks with a forklift. Not to sound too paranoid, but can you imagine the impact an explosion (accidental or otherwise) at that facitlity would have on property values. Not to mention the kids at the elementary school just up the street from it. I’m still not sure where you’re coming from, but I’m enjoying your posts
Anonymous 12:52,
I didn’t say “trendy” I said “bazillion”, but do you want to know what happens when the trendy bar has moved on? A NEW trendy bar moves IN! Roxy, Mudclub, Danceteria, the newest club is opening up! That’s why the property is worth money.
I didn’t say the solution to overcrowded subways is car services, I said rich people will take car services.
Trendy families like hanging out in coffeeshops and cafes after a spin on thier track bikes, with their babies, who are named Raleigh & Brompton. Then they pick up an AC/DC onesie at Seb & Seth for their friends who just had a baby, Dahon. This isn’t hypothetical, this is happening RIGHT NOW! On BEDFORD! and it’s just going to GET WORSE!
I also love the “semi-toxic” comment. If williamsburg is semi-toxic, so was Soho, so was Tribeca, probably the whole city! If you feel compelled to eat the dirt underneath your building, the least of your problems will be possibly getting cancer from it.
And I’m not being ironic, I’m being facetious!
In regard to TeoNYC–I have to disagree. I lived in the East Village in the 70’s and moved to WB in 1980. I’m 51 years old. The East Village WAS funky, but it’s not really a question of what people were saying. Walk around both neighborhoods. Look around. what do your own eyes tell you?
will…
not to stir things up, but you ARE being ironic, right? The solution to overcrowded subways is everybody in their own car service vehicle going over the Bridge? I think there is an inherent contradiction in saying that the reason for living there is to hang out in “bars and cafes” but it will become “family friendly”. Most people with families don’t spend every evening hanging out. I think you may have missed the point of anon 11:35. A “trendy” bar inevitably becomes “un-trendy”–almost by definition. The question is; What is left when the trendy bar has moved on? Answer; An expensive property in an overcrowded, ugly neighborhood. Next question: Why is that property worth money?