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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Hey 12:32, 12:26 here. In line is in line, loophole or not. Again, it’s not like your block is filled with parks and playgrounds. I understand there’s some residential character on the block, and I’m sure your families are quite lovely. But I think your block would be IMPROVED with this building. Like I said, there is a (not exactly nice-looking) taxi stand on the block and also an auto-shop/yard on the corner at 3rd Ave. We’re not talking about a pristine street by any means.
12:26 – that is a stongly residential block on the south side, with many community involved residents. There are some lovely homes and families on the blcok (mine is one of them), and an 11 story building on a small residential street should not be “in line with the code” – it is in line through a loophole only.
A 5-6 story building would be a fine and nice addition to the block, one in keeping with the others on the block (see the buildings in the middle of the street, 330 and 328, which are 5 stories and fit in with the existing townhouses).
residential density is good for that area, will bring more demand for amenities and the like
I’m with 11:30 and 11:59. As long as the building is in line with the code, what’s the problem? It’s not like that block is full of masterpieces! There’s a taxi stand right down the street.
Obviously the crappy garage is a better use for the property.
The proposed building will be a horrible eyesore. An 11-floor structure, especially one with Scarano attributes, will extend far above the current structures on 4th ave.
This is clearly an attempt by Scarano’s developers to misuse the new 4th avenue zoning laws. Yassky, etc. must put a stop to these kind of developer shenanigans.
Locals in the area should get together to try and stop this project.
“Looks to be legal…Perhaps a call to CM deBlassio and Yassky’s offices are in order, no?” Why, if it’s legal?
wouldnt’t the “sliver law” prevent this building from being 11 stories. It states that on lots less than 45′ wide, the max height of the building is equal to the width of the street on which its sits. I think bergen is 60′ or 75′ wide at most..
If you look at the zoning, Mr. S has creatively using the R8A commercial overlay from 4th Ave.
Looks to be legal on paper (only partially self-certified by one of the engineers, certainly not Mr. S), unfortunately for the folks on the block.
Perhaps a call to CM deBlassio and Yassky’s offices are in order, no?