The Big Draw in Clinton Hill: Architecture
AMNY gives Clinton Hill a look this week, noting that Pratt Institute and the handsome housing stock have drawn residents, especially since Myrtle Avenue has been on an upswing. “Dubbed ‘Murder Avenue’ during the sharp decline of the 1970s, the street has improved dramatically since then, with the help of community groups and citizens throughout…
AMNY gives Clinton Hill a look this week, noting that Pratt Institute and the handsome housing stock have drawn residents, especially since Myrtle Avenue has been on an upswing. “Dubbed ‘Murder Avenue’ during the sharp decline of the 1970s, the street has improved dramatically since then, with the help of community groups and citizens throughout the neighborhood who have made efforts to open new businesses and restore housing, much of which was in a state of disrepair,” they write. The roundup of places to eat, party and shop include Kum Kau, “the best greasy Chinese food in Brooklyn”; Outpost, which has outdoor movies in warmer months; and Repop, the vintage furniture store near the Navy Yard. More here.
Photo by Frank Lynch.
Choice is opening on Atlantic? Where?Secondly, when is that construction scheduled to end because before you know it winter will be upon us and it will come to a grinding halt. That is impeding the businesses on that stretch. That poor new bakery cant even be seen with the construction equip parked in front of it but the pastries are delish.Tried several including the financier,damn damn good. Hopefully they will stay in business but need our support.I cant wait till the strip from Vandy to Franklin improves more with businesses.
Thank you What for being honest. These stories about CH are always the same…murder ave, blah blah blah. I find it funny when ppl talk about fulton they always like to look over the longstanding businesses like the country house, the various barbershops, fish & crustaceans, golden krust,etc…and also look over some of the newer businesses like LOX, Sisters Hardware, the clothing store right next door to the countryhouse, etc. Just because it doesn’t appeal to you, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist…
Actually, What, I am not a newly implanted anything – not that it matters in the slightest with respect to this discussion, but I’d safely wager that my family has lived in Brooklyn for much longer than you have by many generations – but what the h*ll does that have to do with a discussion of what everyone hopes will develop on Fulton Street from a commercial perspective?
I welcome all views, from those who just got here to those who have lived here for the entire lives. You however, seem to have a fetish or fascination with trashing communities and people. I don’t know why.
Fulton Street, with its access to the subway, and return of the buses once the construction is complete, can and should be a thriving commercial area, especially with the influx of new residents, money and residential construction, along with the existing strong families and communities that have been here all along.
What, I respect your long term perspective on the neighborhood but as you say, I do want to see a positive side of things. I wonder why you seem so invested in seeing the down side of things. This is a sincere question. Businesses are trying to open in that “dead zone” you mention, which is truly an eyesore if ever there was one. There is a new bakery that looks really good, and a new clothing shop across from Outpost. I will patronize any business that brings useful merchandise and services to the strip. I hope you can say that you are as invested in the success of Fulton Streets as you are to trashing every effort to improve it.
1842 is a newly implanted Asshat while I was bon and raised here! I notice the ebb and flow of my environment and Fulton St is suffering big time. With the construction and Covert race/class warfare displacing longtime residents I don’t see the upside of Fulton St especially the “Dead Zone” from Grand to Classon Aves.
I know that you want to see the wonderful side of everything but you need to look at the real picture.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end…
I’m sure a local fish mongers would get old and new resident’s business
Outpost is great. Coffee is awesome and the food solid for a cafe. Plus they play good music. It seems to be doing ok even with the construction madness going on around it. The senegalese restaurant Joloff on St James and Fulton is stellar and seems to be doing OK as well. Agreed that Olivino and a few other businesses seem to be doing OK but really there needs to be a lot more basic stores as 1842 states above.
What, this Asshat patronizes many businesses along Fulton, from the deli at Grand and Putnam to the above. I see no reason if the buses return to Fulton and the construction ends that this thoroughfare couldn’t be a viable retail strip.
oops, I meant “its new wine bar” not “it’s”…
Places like Outpost, Kush, Olivino and it’s new wine bar, Green Panet (the organic food/vitamin shop) are doing ok. Brown Betty is only open on the weekends. We should frequent the new bakery often as it is a much needed and welcome addition. The newish high end nail salon/spa (whose name escapes me) seems to be doing well too. Autour du Monde is great, but have suffered a bit from the construction and equipment parked outside of their restaurant since opening. Of course, Sister’s Community Hardware does well…
As for other businesses losing customers, if the What is referring to the dollar stores, bodegas and nail salons (with the exception of the new one), I haven’t seen a lot of evidence of that, and in any event we don’t really need anymore of those. Green grocers, fish mongers, butchers, more cafes and restaurants, a better grocery store would be fantastic.
Having choice opening on Atlantic, the new bakery on Fulton etc. all bodes well.