Monday, May 21, 2012

Addition by subtraction at East Sixth Street church

We've been curious about Iglesia Pentecostal Sarepta at 701 E. Sixth St. (just east of Avenue C) for some time... the church has not been in use of late ...

[Google Street View]

And the corner lot adjacent to the church has been empty for as long as we can remember...


All this always leads to speculation of some sort of new development... Several weeks ago, a sidewalk shed appeared here...



According to the DOB, the city approved work way back in October 2001 to "build a new 2nd story over exiting one-story masonry building."

Regardless, it was a little jarring to see that workers actually removed the existing second level late last week...


[Top two photos by Bobby Williams]

The DOB permits say that the second floor will hold the church offices and an activities room. We hope to talk with someone from the church about the plans and renovations...

Plus, maybe we can find out more about the empty lot...

[Bobby Williams]

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