Prospect Lefferts Gardens: Next Condo Frontier
February 5, 2006–How hot is Brooklyn these days? So hot that condo developers are seeking building sites even in Prospect Lefferts Gardens — where single-family homes are the only thing that’s allowed in a big section of the neighborhood, because of deed covenants that date back to the 1890s. And other parts of the nabe…
February 5, 2006–How hot is Brooklyn these days? So hot that condo developers are seeking building sites even in Prospect Lefferts Gardens — where single-family homes are the only thing that’s allowed in a big section of the neighborhood, because of deed covenants that date back to the 1890s. And other parts of the nabe are included in a city landmark district, which also limits new construction. Builders are heading to this area despite the relatively low supply of available sites because of the continued strong demand for housing in one of the hottest boroughs. “The pattern in Brooklyn is a repeat of a century ago. First people settled in Brooklyn Heights, then the brownstone belt was created, then radiating bands were created outside the brownstone belt,” said Kevin Holmes of Massey Knakal Realty Services. “It’s a reclaiming of the brownstone belt.” (More…)
Building on Condo Boom [NY Daily News]
That last post was really offensive – to Jews and Blacks. I find it hard to believe the anger directed at PLG people who love and defend their neighborhood. You can compare Bob and Jamey’s posts and tell me who is more mature? As for Anonymous 11:26 pm – Thanks for introducing bias and bigotry into the mix. And you think PLG defenders are “f**ked up”?
Oh my god. It is amazing to read these posts after being away for a few hours. While some “anti” people are a bit hysterical, you PLG people are seriously f–ked up and incapable of having a discussion. The hell with you and your neighborhood. I hope you enjoy the Hasids moving into the new condos–they’re probably a bit too tolerant for you, but I’m sure they’ll appreciate the “black planet” and maybe even join the midnight craps games on the corners of Flatbush.
Sorry Anonymous 7:24/7:48/8:26–I should have realized that it was just one wrong word. You definately DON’T live under a bridge and yes, your vocabulary is much bigger than that of Wah Wah Jamey 🙂
If you ask me you all sound like a bunch of spoiled brats, on both sides of this divide. What crap! To hell with this blog.
And rereading again, I meant to refer to those critics of PLG who complain that the defenders of Lefferts are stifling their conversation. So I was actually complaining about the “Jameys” out there. I am now going to begin a course in vernacular english. Well, it may have been inarticulate but at least my vocabulary is bigger than Jamey’s 🙂
Actually Bob you had every right to be confused since I meant to say “if your experience has been good” I was commenting on people who are upset that someone would defend their neighborhood. Next time I’ll try it in English 🙂
I think it’s always wonderful when someone can show their true maturity in the quality of the posts they write. Jamey must be a very petulant 3 year old by my estimate. Perhaps he would be better posting on “tinytantrum.com.” or “Brats R US”
Jamie–I guess you’re not going to take me upon my offer to buy you a PLG house tour ticket. I’m really devistated. WAH WAH WAH!!!!
Huh? Anonymous 7:24, your pastiche of clippings from previous posts doesn’t even make sense “if your experience has been bad, you have every right to a good opinion” Pleeease!
At least some of the other trolls were entertaining