Some 475 Kent Tenants Allowed Back In
This morning the Times reports that about 100 tenants of 475 Kent Avenue have been allowed to return to their loft spaces, despite the fact that the building still doesn’t have a C of O for residential use. Although some of the the property’s renters are back, a number are worried about what the future’s…
This morning the Times reports that about 100 tenants of 475 Kent Avenue have been allowed to return to their loft spaces, despite the fact that the building still doesn’t have a C of O for residential use. Although some of the the property’s renters are back, a number are worried about what the future’s going to hold for their live-work situations. There are concerns about not only the lack of a residential C of O but also fear that 475 Kent’s landlord will raise rents or try to sell the building. Residents are critical of what the city is (or isn’t) doing to protect affordable spaces for artists. The next battles are much more difficult, says Eve Sussman, a 475 Kent tenant and videographer. New York State and the city government need to be getting behind creative practitioners so that our foundation isn’t eroded by big developers.
After Repairs to Building, Artists Return to Their Lofts [NY Times]
475 Kent Vacate Order Lifted [Brownstoner]
Photo by aldella.
i loathe these jerks that were living there illegally. horrible horrible people.
feel very bad for the real commercial renters though.
please please stfu – you are not special. you do NOT deserve sh*t.
Armchair,
Did you get a permit for that dumpster?
yes 10:37.
We can get back to talking about J walking.
Does this mean we no longer have to hear about this unbelievably boring story thread? If so, THANK GOD.
How is it you know so much about Houston, “Kuroko?”
There are many buildings in the city that do not have a C of O.
If those buildings tried to get one they would fail to get one and probably have enough violations to also be evicted.
my point is the C of O is not that big a deal anymore.
9.51 – unfortunately, being an artist is certainly no guarantee against one being a jerk.
9.38 – those groups you are talking about get subsidized housing from the city – is that what you mean about treating everyone the same? i.e. except when it suits you?
I am sure the artistic community would gladly accept an equal share subsidy as long as what is given to developers (ie. Ratner) and Wall Street is a part of the pie being divided.
Without Art (and the folks who make it), this place would be just like Houston. Just a bunch of jerks making money, eating bbq, and riding around in their Ford Expeditions. Yeehah!
No thanks.
As long as it is safe, make an exception and let them stay.