Yesterday, workers removed the sidewalk bridge for the new (and unoccupied) 8-story condoplex... (thanks again to Elissa for the tip!)
Perhaps the sidewalk bridge will be gone for good. The same thing happened in July 2021, and only to return for more work on the building where the groundbreaking took place in September 2016.
Damn! Looks so much better!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo long as no curtains on the windows ever, this will be an interesting building.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like they are readying this for sale. This week, workers were cleaning the windows, mopping the balconies, cleaning the interiors, arranging furniture and photos were being taken in the apartments.
ReplyDeleteI think the building must have failed some inspections, and it had leaks in the windows evidenced by the tarps and trashcans placed within after several heavy storms over the past year.
Repairs included re-sealing the windows from the exterior and replacing the glass balcony railings. I assume it has now passed inspection, hence the dismantling of the construction apparatus.
Spending several million dollars to live next to a 99 cent store; I'll take a pass.
ReplyDeleteFinally. A LONG time coming.
ReplyDelete> Spending several million dollars to live next to a 99 cent store; I'll take a pass.
ReplyDeleteGood riddance. Go back to your gated suburban community pls
What they haven't done yet is remove a concrete ramp that sticks out 3-4 feet from the curb into the bike lane. Be ready to swerve out into traffic as you pedal past! But you know, it's always something with me, right?
ReplyDeleteValid point 3:18
ReplyDeleteIf I had the capital to purchase a unit like that, it would not be next to an 99 cent store, nor in this particular area.
wow!
ReplyDeleteThese condos are not "being ready for sale." All of the units were sold 3 or 4 years ago at the time between 1 to 2 million dollars which in todays makes almost seems like chump change. The building was designed by an associate of Peter Marino who is world famous architect. Whether one likes the exterior or not it's what it looks like the inside that counts to most buyers. I wouldn't necessarily assume someone who buys a unit intends to live there. It could be a rental, or a corporate thing, or a weekend hang, or a foreign buyer who will flip it in a couple of years. The fact that it's next to a 99 Cent store is irrelevant. It's Lower Manhattan. That's more than enough of a prime location.
ReplyDeleteDon’t forget that 99 cents store was one of the only places that was consistently open during COVID. They did more for this neighborhood than this trendy empty building built for the privileged which will add nothing to our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteBeing a long time resident of the EV I resent overpriced condos like this taking over property where local business establishments such as the Shoe Repair shop once resided. Even though the architecture is good, the message it sends out is one that clearly supports gentrification, forcing the termination of long time retail and service businesses that initially made the EV an interesting place to live to begin with. So long live the 99 cents store which is much more attractive on other levels than good architecture with shallow residents who desire a trendy neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with a 99-cent store? And this one in particular? The people who run it are extremely nice and they provide a much needed service. I'd rather live next to a 99-cent store run by local people than an ugly monument to arrogance any day.
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