Fort Greene Development

Fort Greene
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The neighborhood of Fort Greene is listed on the National and New York State Registry of Historic Places, and is a New York City designated Historic District. It is bounded, roughly, by The Brooklyn Navy Yard to the north, Flatbush Avenue to the west, Classon Avenue to the east and Atlantic Avenue to the south. Fort Greene is named after a Revolutionary War era fort that was rechristened in honor of General Nathaniel Greene of New Hampshire. General Greene aided General George Washington during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776. Fort Greene Park is also, obviously, derived from General Greene's name and the neighborhood. In the park is the notable Prison Ships Martyrs monument and crypt, which honors some 11,500 patriots who died aboard British prision ships during the War of Independence. Poet and one-time resident Walt Whitman influenced the creation of Fort Greene Park in 1843.

In addition to Whitman, Fort Greene has also been the home of poet Marianne Mooore and Richard Wright, the author of Native Son, and the rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard.

Fort Greene is comprised of many superb examples of mid-19th Century Italianate and Eastlake architecture, most of which is well preserved. The area is the home of the famed Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Music School, Brooklyn Tech, The Paul Robeson Theater, Urban Glass works, 651 Arts perfoming center for African-American presenters, and the Atlantic Center commercial and transportation hub.

383 Carlton Ave.

Meltzer Mandl Architect
http://www.meltzermandl.com/

David Mandl, AIA ,NYSA

Experience:
Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C.
President
1995-Present

Environetics Group Inc.
President
1995-1997

David Mandl Associates
Architecture/Construction Management
Principal
1980-1995

Mr. Mandl is an architect with nearly 25 years of professional design experience, providing diverse architectural services. In addition to designing a wide range of commercial, residential and institutional projects, he has a particular expertise in New York City building codes and zoning interpretation which enables him to maximize clients' building needs and to fully utilize property opportunities. As a member of the New York Department of Buildings Advisory Panel, he has considerable knowledge of current law and proposed changes in New York, NY zoning laws. He implemented the Professional Certification of the first large-scale residential project in Manhattan under the then rarely-used New York, NY DOB Professional Certification Program.


Mr. Mandl has designed large and medium scale commercial, residential and institutional buildings, primarily in the New York City area, for numerous high-profile clients. He has been involved in over 850 projects, including new construction and rehabilitation of buildings, specializing in commercial to residential projects.


Education:
Bachelor of Arts, 1959
Pratt Institute
School of Architecture, 1976

Registration:
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
State of New York
State of New Jersey

Affiliations:
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
New York Society of Architects, Former Board Member

Marvin H Meltzer, AIA, NCARB


Experience:
Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C.
1995-Present

Marvin H. Meltzer Architects, P.C.
1972-1995

Britton Development, Ltd.
1976-1984

Marvin H Meltzer, AIA, NCARB

Experience:
Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C.
1995-Present

Marvin H. Meltzer Architects, P.C.
1972-1995

Britton Development, Ltd.
1976-1984


Mr. Meltzer has designed and developed many types of buildings and environments over the last 30 years. His experience has included the creation of luxury, affordable and special needs housing, as well as, childcare, educational and community facilities and commercial projects. Mr. Meltzer's philosophy stems from a belief in quality design and sound communication as key factor in all successful projects. He has achieved a solid track record providing responsive, sensitive design solutions on time and within budget. His design for Melrose Court, a high density, low-rise affordable housing community won an award for the best in the country in 1994. In 2002, he was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award "for an illustrious career that has added to the betterment of architecture in New York City by the New York Society of Architects.


Education:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1959
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1961

Registration:
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
State of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, South Carolina

Awards:
2003 SARA Design Award of Excellence - Bond Street Lofts, NYC
2002 Lifetime Achievement Award - New York Society of Architects
2002 SARA Design Award, Honorable Mention - Bradhurst Court, NYC
1994 "Best Affordable Multi-Family Housing Project in the Nation"
Pillars of the Industry Award - National Association of Home Builders

Lectures:
FUTURE VISION OF URBAN PUBLIC HOUSING
An International Forum, University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, November 1994.

Publications:
MARVIN H. MELTZER: CITY AS POETRY, L'Arca Edizioni, 2002.
DESIGN FOR LIVING: AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING
"Good Neighbors", Jones, Pettus, Pyatok, Images Publishing", 1997.

Affiliations:
The American Institute ofArchitects (AIA)
AIA New York Chapter - Housing Committee
Central Synagogue, NY - Building Committee Member

Portrait of Mandl and Meltzer.

Nice photos. When did you take them?

Project #1

The GreeneHouse Condos
383 Carlton Avenue/43 Greene Avenue
12 stories 128 feet
Meltzer Mandl Architects
Dev-David Weiss of Carlton Adelphi LLC
Residential Condominiums
27 units 67,919 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2003-Early 2005


REAL ESTATE DESK
POSTINGS; Fort Greene Developers Get a Lucky Break
By JOSH BARBANEL
Published: June 27, 2004, Sunday

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...55C0A9629C8B63

When the new owners of the three duplex penthouses atop the GreeneHouse condominium in Brooklyn look out their oversized windows at the panoramic view of the New York skyline, from Staten Island to the Bronx, they will have many of their angry neighbors in Fort Greene's historic district to thank.
Following protests against the height and design of the 11-story project, the Department of Buildings conducted an audit of the building plans. But rather than reduce the size of the building, the department concluded that the developers could legally add a 12th floor.


''The reaction to this was disgusted resignation,'' said Howard Pitsch, chairman of the Fort Greene Association, a civic group, which is now working to change zoning in the area, to eliminate the threat of additional towers. ''It is a done deal now.''

The building, which is due to be completed in December, will have 27 apartments, 20,800 square feet of office space and 19 parking spaces. It is under construction on the corner of Carlton Avenue and Greene Avenue, at the edge of the historic district of ornate row houses.

''This is like going in for an I.R.S. audit and getting a refund,'' said David Mandl, the chief executive of Meltzer/Mandl Architects, the firm that designed the building. ''It is something that never happens.''

Mr. Mandl said that at issue was a zoning provision called the ''height factor.'' The factor sets the maximum height of a building, based on its footprint, which can be calculated several ways. Eventually, the department came up with a slightly more liberal interpretation than the developers had used.

In negotiations with neighborhood groups, the developers, David Weiss and Jonathan Jacobs, agreed to replace a limestone street-level facade with terra-cotta-colored brick, which is common in the neighborhood.

Mr. Weiss said the building would include 10-foot ceilings, balconies for each apartment, large windows, private and shared outdoor decks and a gym.

Final prices have not been set for the building. But as apartment prices have risen in the city, the projected market prices have risen sharply, to an average of $600 a square foot, which would work out to about $660,000 for a two-bedroom at GreeneHouse. The extra floor allowed the expansion of the three three-bedroom penthouses into duplexes, he said.

Jerry Minsky, a broker with the Corcoran Group who will market the condos, said he believed that the building was gaining acceptance in the neighborhood. And the nearby low-rise buildings are a selling point. ''It is very unusual to have views like this that will never be compromised,'' he said. JOSH BARBANEL


Listings:
http://www.corcoran.com/property/lis...stingid=731700

Also a thread here:
http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5489

Project # 2

Atlantic Terrace
Atlantic Avenue between South Portland & South Oxford Streets
10 stories
Magnusson Architecture & Planning
Residential Condominiums
80 units
Proposed

http://www.fifthave.org/AffordableHo...amOverview.htm

The Atlantic Terrace Cornerstone project will be a 80-unit, limited equity cooperative housing project on Atlantic Avenue at South Portland Street in Fort Greene. This $14 million development, for which FAC and two other partners were chosen over seven other applicants including for-profit developers, will provide first-time homebuyer opportunities in a central location with excellent access to many types of services. A majority of the units (at least half) will be affordable to low- and moderate-income families. This project involves many financing partners, including the possibility of New Markets Tax Credits for development of ground floor retail spaces.

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Originally Posted by Derek2k3

Nice photos. When did you take them?

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Feb. 13 2005

Project #2

What a nice design.

184 Adelphi St.
Designer Michael Marshall Architecture
Architect Brent M. Porter Arch. & Assoc.
Structural/Engineering Pulaski & Sirota Consulting Engr'g
Contractor J.C.C. Contracting

This is going to be a residential apartment. 4 stories. These pictures were taken yesterday. The completion date not sure yet.

You should ask Porter for a rendering. More of the GreeneHouse Condos.

375 Myrtle Avenue
150 Cleremont Avenue
6 stories 59 feet
Danois Architects
Dev-BRP Development/Myrtle Clermont LLC
Residential Condominiums
29 units 52,227 Sq. Ft.
Proposed 2005-Early 2006


http://www.brpdev.com/images_photos2/375_large8.jpg

Plans are here:
http://www.brpdev.com/property375.htm#


375 Myrtle Avenue / 150 Clermont Avenue

Coming in 2006…

375 Myrtle Avenue / 150 Clermont Avenue is a new 6 story concrete and brick face building located at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Clermont Avenue, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This new development by BRP Development will replace the existing underutilization of the corner with 29 one- and two-bedroom apartments, approximately 7,000 SF of office and retail space, 1,800 SF of commercial storage spots, and 9 below-grade parking spaces.

The design, by Danois Architects, continues the street wall of Myrtle Avenue at a scale that is consistent with buildings found along the avenue. In an attempt to delicately intertwine the residential fabric of the neighborhood with the commercial strip, the wall of Myrtle Avenue conspicuously wraps around the corner, locating the residential and the office entrances along Clermont Avenue.

The apartments, will feature ample room sizes, provisions for washers and dryers, and plenty of closet space. Each two-bedroom apartment features two full bathrooms.Occupants will enjoy the amenities offered by an on-site exercise room, and outdoor recreation space.

Register to Brooklyn Eagle to read article:
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categor...y_id=5&id=3508
Neighbors Look Forward to Proposed Myrtle Ave Development
by Linda Collins (linda@brooklyneagle.net), published online 01-05-2005

The last building has a nice classic front, it belongs on a concourse.

if you're remotely interested:

http://greenehousecondos.blogspot.com

120 Adelphi Street
11 stories 110 feet
Ernst Architect, PLLC
Dev-Adelphi Luxury Apartments, LLC
Residential
11 units
Under Construction 2004-2006


http://www.axisd.com/Adelphi%20Steel%20Rendering.gif

Axis Design Group

http://www.axisd.com/projects_Adelphi.htm
This 11-story steel framed Apartment building utilizes a pre-cast plank floor system for fast erection time as required by the owner. The site has existing buildings on two sides that require shoring of the foundations in order to construct the cellar level of the new building. ADGs detailing of the pre-cast seat connection to the steel has allowed for 10 foot floor-to-floor heights reducing building costs while achieving the owners goals.

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Originally Posted by Derek2k3

You should ask Porter for a rendering. More of the GreeneHouse Condos.

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Good idea, I'll ask Brent tomorrow.

81 Hanson Place
Architect Gregory Merryweather
Brooklyn, New York, winter 2001-
with c. hubert studio

http://home.earthlink.net/~gregway/home/home.html
He has before and after pictures on his website. The photos I took are old from spring 04. Cool design right?