Prospect Heights Development

[ltjbukem73]

Hi, not an offering of sale or anything. Just trying to get some discourse going on this interesting project. Please let me know if I have posted inappropriately.

Here's an article from the Brooklyn Eagle:

35 Underhill: First New Residential Development in Prospect Heights
by Linda Collins (linda@brooklyneagle.net), published online 06-04-2004


39 Units, Outdoor Space, Gym Planned in Glass Tower
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — Calling it “The Glass Tower,” developer Isaac Fischman said he wanted his new condominium development at 35 Underhill Ave., between Pacific and Dean Streets in Prospect Heights, to have lots of glass and lots of light. “I also wanted to have very large apartments to accommodate families,” he told the Brooklyn Eagle this week. Families, couples and singles will be accommodated in the structure, which is actually two buildings with a shared lobby and cellar but with separate elevators and stairways. Although the bulk of the 39 units are two and three-bedroom apartments, there are also a few studios and one-bedroom units and one-bedrooms with mezzanines. The sizes range from 480 square feet for a studio to more than 1,500 square feet for a three-bedroom. Fischman, a partner with 630 Realty LLC, the owner/developers, also believes the 80,000-square-foot complex is the first brand new construction in Prospect Heights in many years. The partners acquired the formerly vacant land for development because the neighborhood is “so up and coming,” he said, pointing out that there is a brand new cafe on nearby Washington Avenue and the newly renovated Brooklyn Museum is only a seven-block walk. In addition to the large units, the development has several unique features, according to Fischman. These include designing four of the units as duplexes, each with their own private entrance along Underhill Avenue; setting aside one floor in each building where the units have mezzanines and double-height windows and ceilings; and creating a lot of outdoor space — every unit has either a balcony or a rooftop terrace, some have both, and there is a large private courtyard for residents. The project will also have a gym and parking for 20 cars underground. What is still up in the air, according to Fischman, is whether to have additional parking at street level or to create a retail space. Fanny Sahar, the project manager and spokesperson for the design team of Robert Scarano Jr. and Yuliana Pritzker at Scarano & Associates Architects, concurred that the project is “one of the first buildings in this neighborhood since it was rezoned as a moderate density area.” The structure is in an area of many brownstones and otherwise low-rise residential buildings and the designers put a lot of effort into meeting the challenge of having a rather large building that is of moderate density — hence the “huge” units and great amenities, according to Sahar. But she feels the project is also unique for another reason. “We wanted to do something different in this neighborhood,” she said. “We believe it will be the first light-colored building in the area. We’ve used a light yellow brick and metal panels that are a light shade of blue-green. This project will transform the area totally.” Additionally, these materials “age well and preserve the low-key residential nature of the neighboring homes,” she added. Sahar estimates that completion is still about nine months away but said there has been a lot of interest from prospective buyers already. Fischman has selected Aguayo & Huebener Realty to handle condo sales, which could begin as early as late summer or early fall, or as soon as a model apartment is ready, he said. The firm is keeping list of those interested in the project.
© Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2004

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/brooklyn_space.php?id=1735

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[NoyokA]

Hi, not an offering of sale or anything. Just trying to get some discourse going on this interesting project. Please let me know if I have posted inappropriately.

Not a problem. Although instead of starting a new thread you might want to consider posting in a thread specified here (http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4979), next time.

[Gulcrapek]

Pretty lame they're marketing it as a 'glass tower.' There are many new developments much glassier.

[ltjbukem73]

what other glass towers are there in bklyn? i know there are a lot in
manhattan.

designed by scarano architects also.

[NoyokA]

what other glass towers are there in bklyn? i know there are a lot in
manhattan.

designed by scarano architects also.

You do have a point although its equivalent to other buildings in Brooklyn, nothing more. I think at one time there was a Meier residential development floating around, although I think Brooklyn should advance its signature style more, and create some truly innovative brick and glass designs.

[Derek2k3]

Or maybe we could rename this thread Prospect Heights Developments.

Project #1 & 2

35 Underhill Avenue I
7 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associate Architects
Dev-Isaac Fischman
Residential Condominiums
45 units 76,182 Sq. Ft
Under Construction 2003-2005

35 Underhill Avenue II
7 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associate Architects
Dev-Isaac Fischman
Residential Condominiums
45 units 76,182 Sq. Ft
Under Construction 2003-2005



35 Underhill Avenue

http://www.scaranoarchitects.com/contentManaged/

This new residential development is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is one of the first buildings in this neighborhood since it was rezoned as a moderate density area, and is therefore one of the larger buildings on the block.

This scale presented a challenge in trying to maintain a contextual vernacular, while maximizing the allowed floor area, of approx 80,000 S.F. expected by the client.
The context prompted the use of materials such as brick on the front facade and split face concrete block on the rear of the building. These materials age well and preserve the low key residential nature of the neighboring homes.

The exteriors are masking a modern structural system of load bearing concrete block walls steel beams and light gage metal. Framing by using modern detailing in a traditional way allowed the building to fit into to its neighborhood brownstone context.

This new residential development is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is one of the first buildings in this neighborhood since it was rezoned as a moderate density area, and is therefore one of the larger buildings on the block. This scale presented a challenge in trying to maintain a contextual vernacular, while maximizing the allowed floor area, of approx 80,000 S.F. expected by the client.

The context prompted the use of materials such as brick on the front facade and split face concrete block on the rear of the building. These materials age well and preserve the low key residential nature of the neighboring homes.

The exteriors are masking a modern structural system of load bearing concrete block walls steel beams and light gage metal. Framing by using modern detailing in a traditional way allowed the building to fit into to its neighborhood brownstone context.



http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3601/is_19_51/ai_n8592607

Condo project 'benchmark' for new construction design
Real Estate Weekly, Dec 22, 2004
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As one of the first new multi-family projects to be built in Prospect Heights in recent years, the four and six-story, glass and brick two-tower condominium designed by Scarano & Associates Architects--i.e., The Washington Building at 35 Underhill Avenue, between Pacific and Dean Streets--is a benchmark for new construction in Prospect Heights, pursuant to the area's recent rezoning as a moderate density area.

Designed as two buildings with a shared cellar, separate elevators and stairways, the west tower stands four stories high and its eastern counterpart rises to six stories. In terms of height and massing, the 80,000-square-foot development has been designed to maximize floor area while addressing the architectural context of the surrounding neighborhood, which is primarily made up of low-rise buildings and brownstones. To accomplish this challenge, Scarano Associates designer Julia Pritzker and project manager Fanny Sahar utilized irregular building heights, extra-large windows and light-colored brick, thereby conveying a transparency that blends into the contextual vernacular of the area.

"We believe we had a responsibility both to the developer and the community," says Robert Scarano, principal of the architecture firm. "Since we were among the first to design a new building in this area, we were setting an important architectural standard. But we were also obligated to meet the requirements of the developer, 630 Realty, LLC. I believe our solution will be of great benefit to the area in terms of future design and on behalf of the developer, the units are already selling out although construction is not yet completed."

The 39 units at The Washington Building are unusually large for the area and range in size from 630-square-foot studios to 1,500-square-foot three-bedroom apartments.

COPYRIGHT 2004 Hagedorn Publication
COPYRIGHT 2005 Gale Group

[NoyokA]

Or maybe we could rename this thread Prospect Heights Developments.

Done.

[Gulcrapek]

Scarano has a lot of much glassier buildings is what I meant, I guess. There aren't any large scale glass developments yet (except maybe Schaefer Landing).

[ltjbukem73]

hey, derek2k3, where did you get that last picture on your thread- did you take it yourself?

thanks.

[Derek2k3]

hey, derek2k3, where did you get that last picture on your thread- did you take it yourself?

thanks.

Yup, no problem.

Project #3

893-895 Pacific Street
4 stories
Mark Verkhovsky Architect
Dev-Pacific Street Associates LLC
Residential Rental
8 units 5,100 Sq. Ft.
Completed 2004


http://www.nychdc.com/pressroom/announcement_pacific.street.htm

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED APARTMENTS LOCATED IN THE PROSPECT HEIGHTS AREA OF BROOKLYN
16 Apartments available at below-market rents

Brooklyn, NY, October 20, 2003

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announces that applications are available now for 16 newly constructed affordable housing rental apartments at 893-895 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. Apartments vary in size and include 8 one-bedrooms, and 8 two-bedrooms, and are reserved for households with an annual income ranging from $65,000 to $134,400 (incomes vary within these bounds depending on apartment size and family size).

The development is under construction by the Pacific Street Associates LLC, an entity formed by the principals of the Borj Construction Company. The development has been financed through the sale of bonds from HDC's New HOP program. In accordance with the New HOP program, 16 apartments are available for middle-income residents who make up to 250% of the area median income.

To request an application for one of the below-market-rate units, please send a letter and a self addressed envelope to:

Pacific Associates
895 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3737 between 12am to 1pm.


Applications will be mailed to requesters though November 18, 2003. Completed applications must be received by management no later than December 1, 2003. Eligibility is based on income, family composition, continuing need and other factors.

Applicants will be selected through a lottery system.

[Archit_K]

35 Underhill Ave. looks good.

[Archit_K]

35 Underhill Ave.
02/13/05

Scarano Architects

[Derek2k3]

Project #4

800-802 Bergen Street
8 stories 70 feet
Hugo S. Subotovsky A.I.A., Architect
Dev-Strategic Development Corporation
Residential Rental
32 units 35,112 Sq. Ft.
Completed 2003


http://www.nychdc.org/apartments/d_newhop_brooklyn.htm#p13

Project: 800-802 Bergen Street
Address 800-802 Bergen Street
Brooklyn
Managing Agent

New Start, LLC
50 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221

For an application, please send written request with self-addressed, stamped envelope to Managing Agent.
Total Units
(Including Superintendent's Unit) 32
Expected Initial* Rents Studio - 2 BRs
$620 - $1,050
Status Contact Managing Agent regarding potential vacancies.

It looks as if it was clad with wallpaper.

[Derek2k3]

Project #5

880 Bergen Street
878-888 Bergen Street/467-475 St. Mark's Avenue
14 stories 137 feet
Nick Tsapatsaris & Associates
Dev-467-475 St. Mark's Avenue LLC
Residential
120 units 111,080 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006



I'm curious what this is going to look like. Going to be one of the tallest buildings in the area.

[Derek2k3]

^no problem

Check out this Prospect Heights blog:
http://prospectheights.typepad.com/

Dated but informative article on Prospect Heights development from the Brooklyn Rail.

http://www.thebrooklynrail.org/tbr/local/2002autumnprospectheights.htm

Here Comes the Neighborhood:
Prospect Heights
by Eric Neutuch
[From the Autumn 2002 print issue]

Marc J. Freud, the developer of a luxury loft building on Pacific Street in Prospect Heights, hopes to recast a once gritty corner of the Heights as NoFA: North of Flatbush Avenue.


To B. V. King, a retired daycare worker and a longtime Prospect Heights homeowner, the NoFA branding, for the triangular area bounded by Flatbush, Atlantic, and Carlton Avenues, is a rude imposition. "I doubt that it's going to catch on," she says defiantly. And she is probably right. The local brokers have not been hyping "NoFA," and even the latest newspaper ads for Mr. Freud's Atlantic Art Building have dropped the NoFA label.

Nonetheless, Mr. Freud's attempt at NoFA urban cosmetics is a signpost for things are happening in and around the northern part of the Heights. The empty industrial lots along Dean and Pacific Streets are being rejuvenated by a residential housing boom. There's new middle-income affordable housing and industrial-to-luxury loft conversions, and, at the district's perimeter, a Target-anchored mall and a 12-story office tower are under construction for the site above the Long Island Railroad Terminal.

"NoFA is about to arrive," boasts Mr. Freud. But nobody, not even Mr. Freud, thinks that the northern part of the Heights will "happen" Williamsburg, Fort Greene, or Park Slope-style; the neighborhood lacks the hip L-trainers, rich African-American cultural history, or stately brown-stones to be the next big Brooklyn thing. Furthermore, though the redeveloped district will have the mall access and parking availability of a New Jersey suburb, the Heights hardly stands to become a 'burb.

According to almost everyone's assessments, the Heights' industrial north is redeveloping as a mixed-income neighborhood. With about 1,000 new residents expected by mid-2003, the area now has a distinctly post-industrial lease on life.

A Luxury Loft Grows in Brooklyn

Cathy Guerra, a 34-year-old Ecuadorian immigrant and resident of Dean Street, woke up many mornings this past summer to the pounding of jackhammers, as work was being done to convert a gargantuan former Daily News printing plant at 535 Dean to a 137-unit luxury condominium building, known as Newswalk. Her daughter puts her hands over her ears when her mom talks about the construction sounds, but Ms. Guerra says, "The trucks were worse," referring to the early morning rattle of the Daily News pickups that lasted until the plant was decommissioned in 1997.

There will be quiet for Ms. Guerra and her family soon. Newswalk, which is the neighborhood's largest and, literally, most visible industrial-to-residential conversion--with the hulking building dominating the skyline-- will be completed in the early winter. The 88 units in the first phase of sales and construction sold out at prices ranging from $315,000 for a 690 square-foot studio to $1.3 million for a 2,500 square-foot penthouse with 2,500 square feet of terrace space. The new elevator tower, which is visible from the street, is clad in rectangles of peach and blue-tinted glass and encased within a ragged concrete shell.

The 1999 zoning change requested by the Newswalk developers set off a conversion spree in the northern part of the Heights. At Sixth Avenue and Pacific, a shuttered Spalding factory reopened in spring as 21 raw space lofts-- that dot-com boom badge of honor. Half a block away, at 636 Pacific, Mr. Freud's development corporation, Troutbrook Properties, is nearing completion on 31 luxury condos in the eight-story Atlantic Art Building, previously a storage warehouse (but not art studios, as the name might imply). At 616-630 Dean, work has begun on the conversion of two low-rise industrial buildings to 21 condominiums, and at 750 Pacific, a commercial property is being converted to residential use by the Newswalk developers.

But the redevelopment of the Heights is not limited to luxury housing. Along Underhill Avenue and Bergen and Dean Streets, 27 newly completed three-family townhouses, called the Prospect Heights Homes, are beginning occupancy by middle-income and upper middle-income owners. The homes, built with sponsorship from the City's Department of Housing Preservation and Development, were sold for between $363,000 and $400,000 to people earning between $65,000 and $100,000 a year. They are red brick with aluminum-sided backs and have some exterior piping and small yards of grass in the front. Each includes an owner-designated 1,800 square-foot two-bedroom unit and two rental units: a studio and a two-bedroom. For the price of a 1,000 square-foot apartment in a Pacific or Dean Street condo building, the Prospect Heights owners will have nearly twice as much space as their luxury loft neighbors plus rental income of over $2,000 per month.

Additionally, 32 affordable housing three-family homes are under construction for lots on Atlantic Avenue, South Portland Avenue, and South Oxford Street. Approximately 3,000 applicants competed in a lottery for the right to purchase the homes at approximately $400,000 each. The red brick with green trim townhouses, which lie on the southern edge of Fort Greene adjoining Prospect Heights, are part of the Atlantic Center development project, which produced the blocks of similar units on nearby Cumberland and South Oxford Streets in the late 1990s.

The Heights is also home to a new homeless shelter at 768-772 Pacific between Carlton and Vanderbilt Avenues, with another homeless shelter proposed for 603 Dean Street but caught in legal and political wrangling. If this second shelter is opened, the two shelters together will house 100 families and make for an especially mixed-income community. There is much opposition to the shelters from both the Prospect Heights Action Coalition and the neighborhood's elected officials. Councilman James E. Davis, who brags that he has "everybody-- gay, straight, rich, poor, Hasidim, liberal Jews, white, black, housing developments, [and] the Hispanic community-- in my neighborhood," said that the housing shelters would be an unwelcome blight on a community district "overburdened" with social service agencies and that they will "make it more difficult for the neighborhood to grow." This, of course, may or may not be true.

Moving to Brooklyn

John (who declined to give his last name and age), a creative advertising director who bought a Newswalk loft six months ago after renting in Little Italy, says, "Here there's more space for the money." This is a common sentiment among the new condominium buyers. Drawn by the low prices relative to Manhattan and Park Slope, the "proximity" to the Atlantic Avenue transportation hub, the "industrial feel" of the high-ceiling spaces, the "mix of people," and the "convenience" of the nearby Atlantic Center mall, they include both newcomers from Manhattan and previous Brooklynites. In the Heights' industrial corridor, they have discovered a cheaper alternative to Park Slope that is, unlike many cheaper alternatives to Park Slope (e.g., East New York, Brownsville, etc.), an acceptable place for young professionals to call home.

The new buyers talk the neighborhood up. Allan Bobadilla, a thirtysomething Spalding building buyer, calls it "funky," while John says it is "like SoHo in the 1970s." (Since their property values are at stake, one can understand their overenthusiasm.) But when pressed, both acknowledge the neighborhood's eyesores: the railroad cut that runs along Atlantic Avenue, the views of the 25-story Atlantic Terminal public housing project, and the empty storefronts on Flatbush and Vanderbilt Avenues.

Local retail development, aside from the continued mall-ing and chainstore-ification of the Atlantic and Flatbush Avenue intersection, has lagged behind the rapid residential rejuvenation. New retail growth is "a matter of time," said Mick Pearce, a co-owner of Tavern on Dean, an English-style pub on Dean at Underhill which opened in September 2000. Mr. Pearce said this in late August, and as quick proof, Soda Bar, an IKEA-styled spot, opened in early September in the center of the Heights. Deborah Whitney, Soda's manager, said, "Customers are so thankful. They come in and say, ÔOh my god, there's nothing else around here.'" Still, this makes for only two light fare choices in the Heights, leaving open much room for growth.

Future Prospects

In talking about redevelopment in the Heights' industrial north, Roslyn B. Huebener of Aguayo & Huebener Realty Group asks rhetorically, in a tone that implies an automatic "yes" response, "Isn't it wonderful?" "The development is not interrupting housing where it already exists," she says. "It brings historic neighborhoods together."

Nobody disputes these things, but less debatable than "wonderful" is that the redevelopment has been "inevitable," say the Heights' residents. "This was the last spot between Park Slope and Fort Greene that was not fully developed. It had to happen," says one owner from Prospect Heights Homes. The empty industrial buildings were too ripe for conversion and too close to gentrified areas to sit idle any longer.

Dennis Drucker, the chairman of the housing and land use committee of Community Board #8, also sees the onset of high-income luxury housing as inevitable. He explains the board's support of the zoning change that made Newswalk and the other industrial conversions possible. In his office, which is plastered with liberal political posters including a "I have a right to be LEFT" sign, he says, "The Brooklyn real estate market is madder than anywhere else. For people who have grown up in the neighborhood who are selling, this is great. But for those who are renting, it is very difficult to stay. The neighborhood will continue to lose its industrial base and become whiter and richer. There doesn't seem to be anything stopping this trend, not the market downturn or 9/11." As Drucker told the New York Times this past March, "We decided that a live residential building is better than a dead factory."

The full effect of the redevelopment and population influx on the Heights' industrial north remains to be seen, yet Jacqueline Spence of Goldwin Real Estate says that it is all "overrated." Regarding the condominium buyers, she wonders whether they will "run back to Manhattan" once the economy improves. And of the Prospect Heights Homes, she says, "It looks cheap. They call it affordable middle-income housing, but it looks like low-income housing."

But might not the redevelopment still be wonderful? Affordable housing has been included; a use has been found for a deindustrialized wasteland; and, because the redevelopment has been carried out in a previously non-residential area, there has been little of gentrification's displacement effect on local renters. As Ms. Spence, who has been in Prospect Heights for nearly twenty years, acknowledges, "There's a bright future here. The neighborhood has come a long way."

[Derek2k3]

Project #7

Newswalk/Newswalk Lofts
700 Pacific Street
10 stories 190 feet (2 story addition)
Elena Kalman Architect/Bricolage Designs
Dev-Boymelgreen Developers
Residential Condominiums
168 units
Completed Early 2003


Newswalk was a building slated to be demolished for Ratner's Atlantic Yard's project. It's also Boymelgreen Developers headquarters which you probably know owns and plans to develop a parcel in the Atlantic Yards site.


http://www.kalmandesign.com/commercial.htm


http://www.condosinbrooklyn.com/home.htm

NewsWalk Features luxury items available in
many of the units

12' - 14' Ceilings with exposed concrete beams

Large private walk-out terraces & decks

Oversized windows

Solid-core birch doors & finished floors

Maple kitchen cabinets

Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances

Architectural chrome fixtures

Master baths with marble finishings

Whirlpool, marble tiled stall shower with frameless glass door

Washer/dryer hook-ups + common laundry room

Central A/C on 7, 8, 9,10th Floors


NewsWalk offers many luxurious,
state-of-the art building Amenities for residents

24-Hour Concierge

Fiber optic wiring for high-speed Internet access

Cable ready access and satellite capability

Landscaped garden entry

Windowed elevators with fantastic views

16,500 Sq. Ft. common roof w/ deck, track, garden & play area

Private parking facilities for some units

Fully equipped fitness center

Washer/dryer hook-ups + common laundry room

Fine quality retail stores, in the building...at NewsWalk!


Attatched are some images of a more ambitious plan that would not only renovate the plant but build an entertainment and retail center over the railyards.


From Design Collective

http://www.designcollective.com/Architecture/Urban%20Mixed%20Use/Newswalk,%20Brooklyn/

Brooklyn’s abandoned Daily News building is once again front-page news. The strength of the proposed redevelopment lies in its prominent setting. Highly visible from Atlantic Avenue, News Walk celebrates the unique architectural characteristics of the existing structure. The housing component on upper floors features moderately priced market rate housing for young professionals. Retail and entertainment uses animate both sides of the street and reinforce the concept that News Walk is a microcosm of the City.

Its strategic location straddles the more affluent areas of Park Slope, and the ethnically diverse neighborhood of Crown Heights. By acquiring air rights to develop over top of an adjacent rail yard, a newly constructed deck would allow for retail on both sides of Pacific Street and for a new “front door” to the project by extending the retail component to Atlantic Avenue.

By physical fusing together the two neighborhoods at this social and geographical crossroad, News Walk has the potential to become New York’s first truly integrated – neighborhood active and safe 24 hours a day.

[Archit_K]

Cool, so this building got saved.

[ltjbukem73]

went to two open houses today at prospect pl b/w grand and classon and on park place b/w flatbush and vanderbilt:

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/02/cheap-new-construction-trends-in.html

[Derek2k3]

Project #8

647-649 Washington Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Van J. Brody Architect P.C.
Dev-Munzer Elayyan
Residential Condominiums
8 units 12,200 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006

[Derek2k3]

Project #9

651 Washington Avenue
6 stories 60 feet
Thomas Lang, Architect
Dantas Nicholas Associate
Residential Condominiums
9 units 11,375 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006

[Derek2k3]

Project #10

762 Dean Street
4 stories 44 feet
Holt Colville, P.E.
Dev-Kanelos Realty
Residential
4 units 3,776 Sq. Ft.
Completed 2004

[Derek2k3]

Project #11

798 Dean Street
4 Stories 40 feet
Beacon Design Company
Dev-Mohammed Alam
Residential Condominiums
3 units 4,024 Sq. Ft.
Completed Late 2004

[Derek2k3]

went to two open houses today at prospect pl b/w grand and classon and on park place b/w flatbush and vanderbilt:

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/02/cheap-new-construction-trends-in.html

Project #12

481 Prospect Place
4 stories 40 feet
M. Brezel Architect
Dev-Pinchos Loketch
Residential Condominiums
8 units 10,579 Sq. Ft.
Completed Late 2004

http://www.thedevelopersgroup.com/images/apartment/1028/apt_10666_1_dt.jpg
http://www.thedevelopersgroup.com/buildings/buildinglisting.aspx?page=2&

The Developers Group

Beautiful new construction located steps away from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. Attractive hardwood floors lined throughout each 900-1300 square foot unit. Skylights illuminate all fourth floor units. Video intercom, free laundry room and storage room for common use. Steps away from the 2, 3 and 4 train.

[ltjbukem73]

is there a website for holt colville or dev kanelos? tried googling both. not much.

is there anyone living in that project? it hasn't look inhabited for the last 3 months, at least.

thanks

[Derek2k3]

is there a website for holt colville or dev kanelos? tried googling both. not much.

is there anyone living in that project? it hasn't look inhabited for the last 3 months, at least.

thanks

Couldn't find anything on it either. Not sure if anyone lives there but there were two people shoveling the sidewalk outside the building.


Project #13

364 St. Marks Avenue
364-366 St. Marks Avenue
6 stories 61 feet
Bricolage Designs
Residential
16 units 25,515 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006

Project #14

735 Dean Street
4 stories 50 feet
Mark Gould Architect
Dev-Technic Realty
Residential
7 units 5,951 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006

[Kolbster]

Project #8

647-651 Washington Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Van J. Brody Architect P.C.
Dev-Munzer Elayyan
Residential Condominiums
8 units 12,200 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006

I was just there yesterday....this is near melody lanes right? About um 36th street right off 4th avenue?

[ltjbukem73]

no, this is in prospect heights by washington/bergen.

you're talking about sunset park, i think.

[Kolbster]

Yes, your right, i just looked at the map...its just that i saw a site near 36th street and 4th ave, and it looked virtually idential to project #8

[NoyokA]

Cool, so this building got saved.

I think its still slated for demolition.

[stacey0768]

is there a website for holt colville or dev kanelos? tried googling both. not much.

is there anyone living in that project? it hasn't look inhabited for the last 3 months, at least.

thanks

I live around the corner and the owner of that building also owns the building it is attached to. There were people living in the one attached - but I think both buildings are empty. The owner either works/owns the little iron place on Dean.
I know he put in top of the line electrical and plumbing systems (or at least was told that by the contractor working there)

[Derek2k3]

Project #15

St. Teresa of Avila Senior Housing
555 Saint John's Place
9 stories 82 feet
SLCE Architects
Dev-Catholic Charities
Senior Housing
64 units 55,274 Sq. Ft.
Completed 2004


Monadanock Construction

http://www.moncon.com/current.html

ST. TERESA OF AVILA SENIOR HOUSING
555 ST. John's Place, Brooklyn, NY.
A new 64 unit 9 story apartment building for the elderly. This project is sponsored by the Catholic Charities of Brooklyn & Queens and HUD.

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/40922820.jpg

[Derek2k3]

Projects #16 & 17

Park Place Towers I
222 Park Place
4 stories 40 feeet
Van Brody Architects
222 Park Place Realty Corp./Dean Brody
Residential Condominiums
14 units 30,810 Sq. Ft. (Total)
Completed 2004

Park Place Towers II
222 Park Place
4 stories 40 feeet
Van Brody Architects
222 Park Place Realty Corp./Dean Brody
Residential Condominiums
14 units 30,810 Sq. Ft. (Total)
Completed 2004

http://www.ahrlty.com/222PP/222Park.jpg

Aguayo & Huebener Realty
Park Place Towers

http://www.ahrlty.com/222PP/222C.html

2-BEDROOM 2-BATH
SIMPLEX UNIT 2C
rooms: 5
bedrooms: 2
bathrooms: 2
property type: condo
approx. sq. feet: 927
price: $486,675
maint/cc: $283

Announcing an exciting new condominium in Prospect Heights! In a great location near shopping, transportation, restaurants, and cultural attractions! Fourteen units from 925 to 2488 square feet. Simplex, Duplex, and Penthouse units with outdoor space and on-site parking availablity. Features include stainless steel appliances, polished granite counter tops, cherry cabinets, central air conditioning, marble baths with jacuzzi, and hardwood floors. For typical floor plans of units in addition to the 2-Bedroom Simplex shown above, click on the unit descriptions below. For the particular unit you are interested in, the floor plan is available from an Aguayo & Huebener agent. Call today for floor plans and a private showing.

• ELEVATOR BUILDING
• QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
• PARKING AVAILABLE
• CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
• CABLE READY
• SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM

2+ Bedroom, 1.5-Bath Duplex
from $565,722

Townhouse Style Duplex
2-Bedroom 1.5 Bath, Rec Room
from $861,120

Penthouse 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath
Duplex from $734,475



went to two open houses today at prospect pl b/w grand and classon and on park place b/w flatbush and vanderbilt:
http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/02/cheap-new-construction-trends-in.html
http://www.brooklynproperties.com/condo_images/condo217back.jpg

Links:
http://www.brooklynproperties.com/condo217.htm
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/archive/brooklyn_space.php?id=2844
http://www.brooklynproperties.com/condo217.htm
http://www.dailyheights.com/archives/park_pl/

[Derek2k3]

Project #18

804 Bergen Street
4 stories 55 feet
Scarano & Associates Architects
Dev-MHN Equities Corp.
Residential Condominium
10 units 13,200 Sq. Ft.
Proposed

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/42098163.jpg http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/42098160.jpg

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Scarano & Associates Architects
804 Bergen Street

http://scaranoarchitects.com/

Long, narrow parcels are always a challenge when new construction is involved. Sculpting a building mass that floods the interiors with light and air and providing multiple elevation changes leads to a visual bridging between adjacent properties.

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/42098158.jpg
The site is that tiny garage. Project #4 is the ug to the right.

Links:
http://www.dailyheights.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=107&sid=56b62167b31085c2d9857ba0a92af02f

[Gulcrapek]

http://www.dailyheights.com/archives/2005/04/guess_what_temp.html

April 15, 2005

Guess What? Temple Tower Could Be 30 Stories After All

(NOTE: All of the 'air rights' business below could be out of date. Still searching for updates but have not found any.)

Interesting. You know that tall luxury condo that will be built on the Union Temple parking lot facing Grand Army Plaza? Now, a member of the Prospect Heights Parents List (Yahoo! Groups) say the developer is in trying to buying air rights from a few neighboring buildings. Successfully buying air rights would permit him build up to 30 stories. The plan would have to survive community approval and review, of course, but it could be done.

So... the New York Times article may be "incorrect" for now, but that "30 stories" figure came from somewhere.

ALSO:We found out that the Eastern Parkway block association has discussed the condo development with Council Person Letitia James. Summary:

-Glass, white, curved to fit the street shape
-Eastern Athletic's pool will lose (some of?) its grand view! (but will still receive light)
-Meier building will be 150 feet, or slightly higher than Union Temple)

[Archit_K]

Wow, 804 Bergen Street Project #18 is a cool design, Scarano is doing its thing.

[NoyokA]

-Glass, white, curved to fit the street shape

This promises to be a great building, glass, white, and curved buildings are cool. Cool is the only word to define Meier when he's at his best.

[Gulcrapek]

You didn't have to remind me about those :(

[Derek2k3]

Project #19

392 St. Marks Avenue
5 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associates Architects
Dev-D & W Management
Residential
24 units 27,125 Sq. Ft.
Proposed

Thread on dailyheights.com:
http://www.dailyheights.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=120&sid=4505044d99f1875ee2528e6b7ce4ff27

Map:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&address=392+ST+MARKS+AVENUE&city=Brooklyn&state=ny&zipcode=

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/42287809.jpg
Attractive building across the street from the site

[Derek2k3]

Project #20

957-959 Pacific Street
4 stories 55 feet
Hyun Kyung of Scarano & Associates Architects
Dev-957 Pacific Street LLC
Residential Condominiums
10 units 12,616 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/43043432.jpg

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Scarano & Associates Architects
957-959 Pacific Street

http://www.scaranoarchitects.com/

New buildings are meant to enhance their context. Offsetting grey brick veneer against the different tones of stucco and aluminum creates a visually interesting composition. White stucco element wrapping around the building give it a sense of lightness, or "passing through". The vertical line of black stucco along the left side of the building ties together the various elements in the fa e. Punched round windows in the center give the viewer a visual break from the grid of the facade.


http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&1ahXX=&address=957-959+Pacific+Street&city=brooklyn&state=ny&zipcode=
Map

[Derek2k3]

No need to compete with the other thread so just an overview of the initial project.

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards
Dev-Forest City Ratner

TOTAL 7,671,418 s.f.
Commercial 2,167,267 s.f.
Residential 4,407,880 s.f.
Retail 307,336 s.f.
Arena 800,000 s.f.

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/43301875.jpg

Projects #21-39

Brooklyn Nets Arena
Frank Gehry
Dev-Forest City Ratner
800,000 s.f.
Proposed 2006-2008

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/43301889.jpg

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Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Office Tower 1
620 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Commercial Office
664,378 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Office Tower 2
440 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Commercial Office
553,127 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Office Tower 3
210 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Commercial Office
271,170 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Office Tower 4
500 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Commercial Office
678,592 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower A
362 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
599,616 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower B
272 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
397,440 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower C
452 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
660,960 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower D
182 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
212,256 s.f.
Residential
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower E
353 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
338,400 s.f.
Residential
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower F
407 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
330,336 s.f.
Residential
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower G
317 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
399,168 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower H
263 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
267,120 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower I
190 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
236,592 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower J
218 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
242,928 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower K
281 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
286,704 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower L
218 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
274,320 s.f.
Proposed

Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Residential Tower M
110 feet
Dev-Forest City Ratner
Residential
161,040 s.f.
Proposed

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Links:
www.bball.net/
http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4322&page=1&pp=15
http://newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/arts/architecture/reviews/n_9639/

[ltjbukem73]

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/05/construction-update-for-sunday-may-15.html#comments

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/05/picture-taken-on-dean-between.html#comments

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/05/this-picture-was-taken-on-sunday.html#comments

[ltjbukem73]

new residential at pacific/underhill. anyone have any ideas?

[ltjbukem73]

here at this blog:
http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/06/washington-condos.html#comments

anyone else w/ news, please let us know.

[Derek2k3]

^A 3 story building that will probably look hideous.
http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobDetailsServlet?requestid=4&allisn=0001058718&allboroughname=&allnumbhous=&allstrt=&s=DCB051D04D4345256F48D12433631AE6

Project #5

880 Bergen Street
878-888 Bergen Street/467-475 St. Mark's Avenue
14 stories 137 feet
Nick Tsapatsaris & Associates
Dev-467-475 St. Mark's Avenue LLC
Residential
120 units 111,080 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006


880 Bergen Street 5/22 - this could pass for a 70s housing project.

http://img201.echo.cx/img201/629/880berg4ws.th.jpg (http://img201.echo.cx/my.php?image=880berg4ws.jpg)

http://img201.echo.cx/img201/5052/880berg26lx.th.jpg (http://img201.echo.cx/my.php?image=880berg26lx.jpg)

Project #13

364 St. Marks Avenue
364-366 St. Marks Avenue
6 stories 61 feet
Bricolage Designs
Residential
16 units 25,515 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006


364 St Marks Avenue
6 floors, 17 units
61 ft
Architect: Bricolage Designs

http://img201.echo.cx/img201/8136/364sm24ua.th.jpg (http://img201.echo.cx/my.php?image=364sm24ua.jpg)

Project #14
735 Dean Street
4 stories 50 feet
Mark Gould Architect
Dev-Technic Realty
Residential
7 units 5,951 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006


735 Dean Street - addition
4 floors, 7 units
50 ft
Renovation architect: Mark Gould

http://img201.echo.cx/img201/7518/735dean28en.th.jpg (http://img201.echo.cx/my.php?image=735dean28en.jpg)

[bkmonkey]

what's the status on the actual tower, I walked by the area yesterday, and the lot in the area is huge hole in the area, that has the potential to really be beautiful. Makes you wonder why real-estate developers werent after that lot before...

[Derek2k3]

^No idea. Still getting the design ready I guess.




Project #1 & 2

The Washington I
35 Underhill Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associate Architects
Dev-Isaac Fischman
Residential Condominiums
45 units 76,182 Sq. Ft
Under Construction 2003-2005

The Washington II
35 Underhill Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associate Architects
Dev-Isaac Fischman
Residential Condominiums
45 units 76,182 Sq. Ft
Under Construction 2003-2005


http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/45832670.jpg

Brooklyn Daily Eagle
First New Luxury Condos in Prospect Hts Going Fast
by Linda Collins (linda@brooklyneagle.net), published online 06-24-2005

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=5&id=4389

Two-Thirds of Units Sell While Development Still Under Construction
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — On the market for only a few months, Aguayo & Huebener Realty reports that 24 of the 39 new condos at The Washington in Prospect Heights already have signed contracts. “Using only floor plans, renderings and fixture samples, we have sold nearly two-thirds of the 39 units at The Washington,” said Peggy Aguayo, principal of the Brooklyn-based real estate sales and marketing firm.

Still under construction at 35 Underhill Ave., the building is reportedly the first brand new luxury condo structure in Prospect Heights. A fall 2005 completion date is anticipated.

Continue reading (http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=5&id=4389)

[ltjbukem73]

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/06/washington-condos-gets-press.html

[ltjbukem73]

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/09/washington-condos-website.html

http://www.curbed.com/archives/2005/09/09/development_du_jour_washington_condos.php

http://www.thewashingtoncondos.com

[Derek2k3]

Project #1 & 2

The Washington I
35 Underhill Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associate Architects
Dev-630 Realty LLC (Isaac Fischman)
Residential Condominiums
45 units 76,182 Sq. Ft
Under Construction 2003-2005

The Washington II
35 Underhill Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associate Architects
Dev-630 Realty LLC (Isaac Fischman)
Residential Condominiums
45 units 76,182 Sq. Ft
Under Construction 2003-2005


http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51599077.jpg
www.thewashingtoncondo.com



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http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51599072.jpg
10-26-05



http://thewashington.blogspot.com/2005/07/view-from-duplex.html

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2004/10/35-underhill-new-condo-development-in.html

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3601/is_19_51/ai_n8592607
Real Estate Weekly
Condo project 'benchmark' for new construction design
Dec 22, 2004

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/brooklyn_space.php?id=2907
Brooklyn Eagle
First Prospect Heights Residential Development Hits Market
by Linda Collins; 10-27-2004

http://damagevaluation.com/v-web/b2evo/blogs/index.php/all?blog=1&cat=137&page=1&disp=posts&paged=2
CPC Helps Finance Brooklyn Condo Construction
04/01/04

[ltjbukem73]

great pictures, derek2k3. did you take them recently? the sky's so nice looking...

now if you can get some of the firehouse on bergen b/w underhill and vanderbilt.

[Derek2k3]

Thanks, I took them last during a class break. Regarding the firehouse I'm guessing you mean this one on Dean.



Project #14

735 Dean Street
4 stories 50 feet
Mark Gould Architect
Dev-Technic Realty
Residential
7 units 5,951 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51613715.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51613717.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51613718.jpg

The back looks interesting also. Do you know anything about the vacant lot next to and behind it?
http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51613719.jpg
10-26-05

[sfenn1117]

I like that last one. Scarano is definitely doing good things in brooklyn, I wish the firm had a chance to do something in Bay Ridge. Just look at my thread to see the crap we've got, save 1 building.

[ltjbukem73]

there's a ton of stuff on prospect heights, the washington condo, aguayo & Huebener, etc in this month's the real deal.., including a .pdf of several new condo developments...

check my link for links...

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/11/prospect-heights-ready-for-its-real.html

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/11/trends-in-new-construction-spa-like.html

[Derek2k3]

Projects #22 & 23

Pacific Blue I
935 Pacific Street
5 stories 48 feet
Loadingdock 5 Architecture PLLC
Dev-Supreme Condominiums II LLC
Residential Condominium
10 units 14,011 Sq. Ft.
Proposed ?


Pacific Blue II
925 Pacific Street
5 stories 48 feet
Loadingdock 5 Architecture PLLC
Dev-Supreme Condominiums II LLC
Residential Condominium
16 units 22,320 Sq. Ft.
Proposed ?


http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51802920.jpg


http://loadingdock5.com/projects/pacific1/1.jpg

Loadingdock 5 Architecture PLLC
935 Pacific Street
http://loadingdock5.com/projects/pacific1/project.htm

program:
935 pacific: 10 residential units w/ spa in cellar and terrace on roof / gross area: 14,000 sf

concept:
the design is an updated concept of 190 green street with improvements in layouts, circulation and the design of the rear yard area.

team:
harry knoll, werner morath and sam bargetz

status:
may 2005: schematic design
july 2005: filing at DOB



http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51802919.jpg
935 Pacific Street
10-26-05


http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=935+Pacific+Street,+Brooklyn,+NY
Map

http://www.therealdeal.net/issues/NOVEMBER_2005/1130899010.php
The Real Deal
November 2005
Park Slope neighbor presents fresh prospects

Another development starting sales in the next year or so will be Pacific Blue at 925-935 Pacific Street, a conglomeration of several buildings containing a total of about 70 to 90 units, Brendan Aguayo said.

"These are going to be marketed as a new lifestyle, not really as separate buildings," he said. "Each resident will get a Pacific Blue card, and they'll be able to enter each building to take advantage of amenities. In one building will be a screening room, in another a gym, in another a business center, and the fourth will have a kids' playroom."

[Derek2k3]

Projects #24

904 Pacific Street
7 stories
Loadingdock 5 Architecture PLLC
Residential
19 units
Proposed ?

http://loadingdock5.com/projects/pacific3/2.jpg


http://loadingdock5.com/projects/pacific3/3.jpg


Loadingdock 5 Architecture PLLC
904 Pacific Street
http://loadingdock5.com/projects/pacific3/project.htm


program:
19 residential units in 3 buildings with one central circulation core / indoor parking in cellar

concept:
the design of the building is a direct reaction on the site specific zoning conditions.
the odd shaped lot is divided by a zoning district boundry which is parallel to washington avenue.
furthermore the proximity to the street corner of one part of the lot permits the rear building and the central staircase.
the gap between the two front buildings is full height and houses the horizontal circulation in form of an open breezeway.

team:
harry knoll, werner morath and sam bargetz

consultants:
structural: www.murray-engineering.com
MEP: IVLN Consulting Engineers
expediting: Joseph Fellner

status:
august 2005: schematic design phase


http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=935+Pacific+Street,+Brooklyn,+NY
Map

[NewYorkYankee]

What are the boundries of Prospect Heights? We had a fire at Pace Thursday night and my friend and I took the subway to a random stop in Brooklyn. (While the rest of the residents stood on the other side of Gold St.) We decided to go to Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope. We got on the wrong train by accident ending up at Franklin Ave. We thought we were in Prospect Park but I think it was Crown Heights. (The area seemed seedy, especially at night.) Anyone care to share?

[Derek2k3]

What are the boundries of Prospect Heights? We had a fire at Pace Thursday night and my friend and I took the subway to a random stop in Brooklyn. (While the rest of the residents stood on the other side of Gold St.) We decided to go to Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope. We got on the wrong train by accident ending up at Franklin Ave. We thought we were in Prospect Park but I think it was Crown Heights. (The area seemed seedy, especially at night.) Anyone care to share?
Franklin Ave and what?

http://www.dailyheights.com/mediawiki/index.php/Prospect_Heights,_Brooklyn
Prospect Heights is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, bounded by Flatbush Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue.





Project #5

880 Bergen Street
878-888 Bergen Street/467-475 St. Mark's Avenue
14 stories 137 feet
Nick Tsapatsaris & Associates
Dev-467-475 St. Mark's Avenue LLC
Residential
120 units 111,080 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006

It's 14 instead of 15 stories.

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51823890.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/51823891.jpg

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[NewYorkYankee]

I have no clue, we just got off the subway and walked around. I just know the name of the stop. We dont plan to go to that stop anymore.

[lofter1]

Project #5

880 Bergen Street
878-888 Bergen Street/467-475 St. Mark's Avenue
14 stories 137 feet


It's 14 instead of 15 stories.


This would have been better at oo.15 stories.

Gotta be one of the ugliest buildings ever posted on this site.

[Gulcrapek]

Hello, projects. So nice to see you in the 21st century, where have you been?

[ltjbukem73]

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/11/finishing-touches-at-washington.html

[sfenn1117]

Got any pics of all those new developments that was in the real deal not too long ago?

[bkmonkey]

you were probablly at franklin avenue and Eastern parkway. Its actually not that bad, once you go a couple of blocks further east, but i see how it can be sketchy at night.

[ltjbukem73]

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/12/firehouse-conversion-on-735-dean-st.html

anyone know more about this?

[Derek2k3]

Project #8

647-649 Washington Avenue
7 stories 70 feet
Van J. Brody Architect P.C.
Dev-Munzer Elayyan
Residential Condominiums
8 units 12,200 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006


Project #9

651 Washington Avenue
6 stories 60 feet
Thomas Lang, Architect
Dantas Nicholas Associate
Residential Condominiums
9 units 11,375 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006
http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/54171410.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/54171411.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/54171412.jpg
from Early November

[Derek2k3]

Project #13

364 St. Marks Avenue
364-366 St. Marks Avenue
6 stories 61 feet
Bricolage Designs
Residential
16 units 25,515 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2004-2006


http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/54171844.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/54171841.jpg

[lofter1]

^ GAAGGGHHHH :mad:

[Derek2k3]

Yea, I know.

Project #19

392 St. Marks Avenue
5 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associates Architects
Dev-D & W Management
Residential
24 units 27,125 Sq. Ft.
Proposed

Map (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&address=392+ST+MARKS+AVENUE&city=Brooklyn&state=ny&zipcode=)


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http://www.pbase.com/archit_kderek2k3/image/54172151/medium.jpg
Late Oct.

[czsz]

This looks interesting.

[Gulcrapek]

17 Eastern Parkway has a permit filed by Stephen B. Jacobs Group for an 11 floor, 114 ft building. Meier might have been dumped.

[Derek2k3]

That would suck.

[NoyokA]

NY Daily News:

Arena nabe is jumpin'!

Condos rise while Ratner fights

BY LORE CROGHAN
DAILY NEWS BUSINESS WRITER

If you build it, they will come — or even before you build it, if it's the Nets Brooklyn basketball arena we're talking about. Developer Bruce Ratner is working his way through an environmental review of his mammoth 22-acre project, which community groups are opposing with a lawsuit.

But other developers aren't waiting to see how Ratner's hoop dreams play out in Prospect Heights, where he wants to build up to 7,300 housing units, 628,000 square feet of offices and an 18,000-seat basketball arena in 16 buildings at Atlantic and Flatbush Aves., designed by celebrity architect Frank Gehry.

They're getting in ahead of Ratner and building sleek condo buildings on empty lots or sites that were occupied by auto-body shops and other single-story commercial buildings. One of them is deploying another celebrity architect, Richard Meier.

At least two dozen apartment projects are on the drawing board or coming out of the ground, said Brendan Aguayo of Aguayo & Huebener, a real estate brokerage.

Eli Karp is constructing five separate buildings on Pacific St. between Washington and Grand Aves., which will have a total of 70 condos. His development, called Pacific Blue, will have a 50-foot lap pool, rooftop cabanas and a screening room.

"I decided, why wait for the arena?" Karp said. He doesn't watch much basketball. But if and when the Nets move into the neighborhood, they'll be his team.

To be sure, many Prospect Heights residents oppose Ratner's project and believe it will be bad for their nabe. All along Carlton Ave., signs in rowhouse windows say, "I o Brownstone Brooklyn. No arena complex."

That hasn't stopped homebuyers from paying increasingly high prices to get into the neighborhood, undeterred by the possibility of noisy construction or traffic-snarled streets on game day.

Peggy Aguayo and her brokers at Aguayo & Huebener have been able to sell 28 of the 39 condos at The Washington just by showing architectural plans. Construction is nearing completion on the building at 35 Underhill Ave.

Because of strong demand, they've been able to raise the prices five times. The biggest deal they've done so far is for a three-bedroom apartment with a terrace — which is under contract for $844,000.

Condo and co-op prices are on the rise in Prospect Heights, said Aguayo, who is Brendan's mother. They're now $575 to $700 per square foot. Still, they're less than neighboring Park Slope's $625 to $800 per square foot.

"The arena is not scaring people away," said Jessica Buchman, a Corcoran broker selling $1 million-plus condos in the area. "Their property values will go up."

Historic row houses just blocks from the proposed arena site are going like hotcakes, too.

The lots are 130 feet deep on average — so the back gardens are bigger than in pricey Park Slope, where lots are 100 feet deep. Corcoran Senior Vice President Jerry Minsky sold a three-story brownstone at 181 Prospect Place in 48 hours. The two-family home went for $1.67 million.

A comparable house in Park Slope would cost $3 million, he said — and would have a smaller yard.

The most glamorous Prospect Heights project to get going ahead of Ratner's is a tower that Meier has designed for Mario Procida — who made a name for himself by building affordable housing in the Bronx — and his partners, developer Louis Greco and Las Vegas mall maven Sheldon Gordon.

Procida told Your Money that the glass building will be 15 stories, with 114 apartments. He had tried to get city permission to build 30 stories high.

He's just starting excavation at his 1 Eastern Parkway site. He expects construction to take 24 months.

Meier has generated a big buzz with a trio of luxury condo buildings on the West Village waterfront — along with lots of talk about leaky apartments. Procida vowed that 1 Prospect Park will not leak.

"We think the design kinks have been worked out," Procida said. "We tested our facade."

So will he get more than $1,000 per square foot for the condos, as bloggers are speculating — and put Prospect Heights prices in a whole new league?

"We will," Procida predicted.

[Peakrate212]

Franklin Ave and what?

http://www.dailyheights.com/mediawiki/index.php/Prospect_Heights,_Brooklyn
Prospect Heights is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, bounded by Flatbush Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue.






It's 14 instead of 15 stories.







I thought they stopped building this in the 1970s

[Derek2k3]

Project #19

392 St. Marks Avenue
5 stories 70 feet
Scarano & Associates Architects
Dev-D & W Management
Residential
24 units 27,125 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2007

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Scarano Architects PLLC (http://www.scaranoarchitects.com)

DOB (http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobDetailsServlet?requestid=2&allisn=0000935958&allboroughname=&allnumbhous=&allstrt=)
PropertyShark Listing (http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/Reports/showsection.html?propkey=674636)

[ablarc]

Looks promising; another modest gem from Scarano. This guy is several cuts above average.

[kurokevin]

Agreed, even on his bad days he is above average, IMO. Brooklyn is lucky to have him, and I am interested to see how his buildings are regarded in future generations. Clearly, they have a distinct style all their own - often outlandishly contrasting their neighboring buildings - and firmly making.

Impossible to ignore

[ZippyTheChimp]

Latest on One Prospect Park
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Work was supposed to begin this autumn on the reconstruction of Eastern Parkway (http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7582&highlight=eastern), but so far, all is quiet.

The renovation of the Central Library entry is chugging along. Included is a new auditorium beneath the plaza, which will have kiosks and a cafe.
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[ltjbukem73]

latest on scarano:

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2006/12/brighter-look-at-washington-condos.html

[ltjbukem73]

more humongous prospect height buildings....

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2007/01/pacific-blue-now-called-hello-living.html

[antinimby]

I wouldn't exactly call them humongous (size-wise) but they are very nice looking.

[ZippyTheChimp]

My uncle and aunt have a two-family brownstone on Lincoln place between Kingston and Albany. They've had it since the late-60s. They are retired and living in North Carolina now, but still own the property. I've been told that people are calling them everyday offering to buy the property from them. Offers are at the 700K range. However, they're still holding on.

I posted this here because I thought the crown heights thread was merged with this one! Peace.
That was a thought, but this thread title was changed to Prospect Heights.

I'll move your post to the Crown Heights (http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5839&highlight=crown+heights) thread.

[Babyfacemagee]

Does anyone know the details as to what is being built at the 892 Bergen Street site? It's 3 parcels, around 15,000 sq ft. Construction is underway with about 4 levels so far completed. Thanks in advance.

BFM

[antinimby]

According to DOB permits, it will be 10 stories, 38 units and the architectural firm is Edelman Sultan Knox Wood.

Checking out their work on their website (http://www.edelmansultan.com/), I'm sorry to say that it will most likely be ugly. :(

[antinimby]

It looks like there's another new building (15 stories) that just went up to the west of 892 with the tower portion on St. Marks and the lowrise portion extending through to Bergen.

What does it look like, BFM?

[ltjbukem73]

here's a new development near the hello living condos from supreme builders ny....587 washington avenue is the address

http://www.onehansonplace.com/2008/02/new-brick-condos-going-up-in-hello.html

ellis and donnelly, http://studio160.net/ are the architects..

anyone have any more details?

[sfenn1117]

I don't know anything about it but it looks like it has the potential to be a nice building.....refreshing.

[BrooklynRider]

Vander-rific! Avenue to be closed to cars in June

By Ben Muessig
The Brooklyn Paper


Vanderbilt Avenue will become the latest stretch of mean street to become a pedestrian plaza, closing to automotive traffic every Sunday in June.


The city will shut down a four-block section of the boulevard between Bergen Street and Park Place between noon and 5 pm on June 7, 14, 21 and 28, turning the street over to Heights residents for recreation, leisure, and shopping.


“This is going to be great for everybody,” said Danae Oratowski, who is organizing the “Summer Streets” program with the Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, the Vanderbilt Avenue Merchants District, and the Department of Transportation. “It’s about bringing the community together and offering some innovative open space.”


When Vanderbilt Avenue is closed, Heights residents will have the chance to relax at café tables in the middle of the street, listen to live music, ride bikes in any lane they choose, peruse the wares of Vanderbilt shops, help clean tree pits, or attend a fashion show. Organizers are also planning face painting and a chalk mural project for children.


Some neighborhood merchants are looking forward to the Sunday events, staking out different territory from some of the counterparts in Williamsburg who opposed a similar street closure program there.


“It’s going to be a pretty well-rounded thing, but it’s not a street fair. There will be no tube socks and sausage and pepper guys — just the homegrown merchants,” said Steve Commender, owner of the Forest Floor, a flower shop. “It will give us a chance to utilize the street in a way a little bit out of the ordinary.”


Vanderbilt Avenue isn’t the first thoroughfare to experiment with summertime street closings.


Last year, both Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg and Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights were turned into temporary open space for pedestrians.


“Williamsburg Walks” will return this summer, but it remains uncertain if the Montague Street event will be held this summer, organizers told The Brooklyn Paper.


©2009 The Brooklyn Paper

[Merry]

Prospect Heights And The Balconies Within

August 14, 2009, by Chad Smith

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Loadingdock5 Architecture, they of Brooklyn balcony madness and passive solar goodness are soldiering forward with yet another Pacific Street wonder in Prospect Heights: 904 Pacific Street. The project comes with the other Hello Living building features, with raw painted concrete, simple glass walls, and the exterior balcony walkways we've come to know and love from them. This building is on two zoning lots, and so they placed a diagonal balcony on that line, dividing the structure in two and providing access to what looks like a carriage house in back. Refreshing simplicity is the new luxury?

Project: 904 Pacific Street (http://www.loadingdock5.com/index.php?/progress/904-pacific-street/) [Loadingdock5]

[Tectonic]

Not bad looking at all.

[ablarc]

Crispy clean.

[Merry]

Not recent development, but still a noteworthy landmark in Prospect Heights South. I don't remember the house in Sophie's Choice :o.


Building of the Day: 101 Rugby Road


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Name: Colonel Alexander Bacon House, aka “Sophie’s Choice House”
Address: 101 Rugby Road
Cross Streets: Albemarle Rd. and Church Avenue
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights South
Year Built: 1900-1903
Architectural Style: Queen Anne
Architect: John E. Nitchie
Other buildings by architect: various office buildings, homes, churches in Manhattan, Brooklyn and surrounding suburbs.
Landmarked: Yes, part of PPS HD (1979)

The story: Colonel Alexander S. Bacon was a West Point trained Civil War officer who became a very successful lawyer after the war. He moved to Brooklyn in 1880, and in 1887 was elected to the New York State Legislature. There, he made a name for himself through the Bacon Investigating Committee, which was charged to investigate political shenanigans in Brooklyn. Throughout his career, as a politician, lawyer, and career military man, he was quite vocal about a number of topics, and gained great local fame and even a little notoriety. He even insulted Teddy Roosevelt in print. More on him in a Walkabout piece, one of these days. At the turn of the century, he was doing quite well, and decided to have a home built in the posh new neighborhood of Prospect Park South.

He hired John E. Nitchie, a well known Manhattan architect who also strayed across the river to take on a number of Brooklyn projects. He designed several churches and private homes here, including this eclectic concoction for the Colonel. One of Nitchie’s more familiar Manhattan buildings is the Bigelow’s Pharmacy building at 412 6th Avenue in Greenwich Village, an elegant brick and limestone Romanesque Revival/Classical building built for the Bigelow family, which still has their pharmacy on the ground floor.

The original lot for the Bacon house once extended all the way to Albemarle Road, giving Bacon a huge architectural canvas for Nitchie to paint upon, almost half a block. And he needed it. Bacon, in addition to his other attributes, traced his lineage back to Sir Francis Bacon, the English philosopher, scientist and lawyer. (Many scholars say the Bacon line died with Sir Francis, himself, and some say he was gay, but that’s another story, as well.) Colonel Bacon had the Bacon coat of arms and motto emblazoned on one of the thirty-five stained glass windows in the house, and displayed Sir Francis’ armor, mace, shield and other memorabilia in the house. Bacon also went on to become the Prospect Park South (homeowner’s) Association’s first president.

Nitchie designed all of the public rooms on the first floor with different woods, and the fireplaces in different styles: cherry, oak, bird’s eye maple, for the rooms, and brick, wood, stone, and French tiles for the fireplaces. He also gave the Bacon’s the most modern of conveniences; 100 amps of electrical power in the house, far above the norm for the time. The Bacon’s hedged their bets on the new lighting, however, also installing gas lamps, just in case. Many are still in the house.

The Bacon family held on to the house until 1956, when it passed out of the family. The Bacon artifacts ended up in a Boston museum. The house would have continued to be an interesting and eclectic piece of the PPS landscape, with only a few knowing about its history or quirks, until it became forever immortalized by movie fans as the “Sophie’s Choice House”, the 1982 movie starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol. Only the exterior of the house was featured in this adaptation of the William Styron novel about a Jewish Holocaust survivor and her pink boardinghouse in Brooklyn, but it was enough to make the house a tourist attraction. After the movie was shot, the house was repainted, and is now grey and white. Too bad they didn’t keep the restored Queen Anne trim that covered the stucco in the movie. But, the house remains one of the most storied and interesting houses in the neighborhood.

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As seen in Sophie's Choice

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2012/01/building-of-the-day-101-rugby-road/?stream=true

[BrooklynLove]

prospect park south. prospect heights very different. that's a typo in the blog entry.

[Merry]

^ Oops, shoulda realised that :o.