Mr. S Thinks Big on Bergen
For a while there, it appeared that maybe Robert Scarano was going to lose his architecture license, and maybe the DOB was going to give any project with the RS seal an extra special hard time. Not so much. The DOB recently green-lighted an 11-story Scarano on Bergen Street, just off 5th Avenue 4th Avenue…
For a while there, it appeared that maybe Robert Scarano was going to lose his architecture license, and maybe the DOB was going to give any project with the RS seal an extra special hard time. Not so much. The DOB recently green-lighted an 11-story Scarano on Bergen Street, just off 5th Avenue 4th Avenue by taking advantage of the commercial overlay from the avenue. The planned building, which is supposed to have 15 units, seems to us like it’ll be a wee bit tall for the block; we suspect at least a few neighbors will feel the same way.
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ACTION WHAT ABOUT 4TH AND 1ST
“10, 11, & 12 story buildings have been going up for last 4 to 5 years along 4th Ave.”
Correct (great powers of observation).
Just none of them start on the inner block on a much smaller lot…I think that’s the real rub.
And I love when the “you all are NIMBY” clan comes out to yell. Very productive discourse.
I AGREE 604 ITS THE FUTURE OF THE AREA 10 11 &12 STORIES ARE COMMON IN THE AREA NOW IT FITS WITH WHATS TO COME
NIMBYs did you just wake up after little rest on Memorial weekend? 10, 11, & 12 story buildings have been going up for last 4 to 5 years along 4th Ave. What about other 10 – 15 other ones that have already changed the neighborhood forever, u didnt care about it because its what, 2 – 5 blocks down from where you live now? all of sudden you “care” because your own backyard will be in shade? you get exactly what u need – annoyed family, that is not happy not because of the growing neighborhood, but due to the fact that they cant walk away from your idiotic complains.
“I guess that means the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are eyesores.”
In their day, viewed by some folks if they lived in 3-5 story buildings next to them, they might have been considered that…
But please do not do the architects behind the Empire State and Chrysler building the disservice of comparison (in any form) to another POS Scarano black brick and stucco box. I hope Mr/Ms denton and I can agree on that.
I think it’s about context. Those who would like to see more places to live near a major transportation hub (and aren’t we all forgetting AY?) and those who are on Bergen (or near by blocks) who want to see responsible development that fits in with the “current” housing stock (I’m not talking taxi lots, industrial buildings, etc.).
Both can be accomplished with out building 11 stories, which by the way folks is only for 15 units I believe. High density in bulk, certainly not in number of units.
And to add to the mix, as it happens in all of the City, as we remove carriage houses, store fronts, garages, manufacturing, etc. in lieu of housing development, what about the infrastructure? Schools, water, sewer, streets, etc.?
And please don’t start with the “increasing the tax base” to improve City services argument. That has not worked under any of the past 4 administrations… especially with abatements like 421-a and the like.
“Build them and they will come.” And then deal with the consequences.
Thank you, 4:50. It also is possible that ‘families’ may move into the new building! Horrible people, no doubt.
4:03, thanks for the clarification as to what the clearly written regs mean, and why the writers must be illiterate or on crack as to overlook the ‘clear intent’.
5:04, I guess that means the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are eyesores.
A building that is twice as tall as anything in the surrounding area is an eyesore. It block light and views which affects the value of surrounding homes, construction will linger for a long time which affects quality of life for anyone living nearby.
zinka, this is actually 2 blocks from the nearest subway entrance, and there is no problem with density in the area at present.
Also – 12 story buildings really can’t honestly be called “huge” or “gigantic” – at least keep the hyperbole down – it will lend credibility to your cause.
4:03 – can you explain what the practical difference is – i.e. to residents on the street