Fort Greene Development

[Derek2k3]

Project #15

The Greens Condos
35 South Elliot Place
4 stories 40 feet
Wuest and DiFara and Associates/Armando Porto Architect
Dev-Soli Raanan
Residential Condominium
5 units 6,875 Sq. Ft.
Completed 2002-2004



Virtual tour.
http://www.digit-tec.com/vr-tours/co...2ndbedroom.htm

http://www.corcoran.com/property/nd/...where=manh&p=1

35 South Elliot
Brooklyn,NY11217

Overview
Newly constructed to landmark specifications with attention to detail. This 5 unit building sits on one of the prime tree lined blocks of the historic Fort Greene neighborhood. All of the units offer low monthly carrying costs, individually controlled central heat and air-conditioning, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, designer tiles on kitchen countertops and bathroom walls, hardwood floors, excellent natural light and storage spaces. The larger units also feature working fireplaces with granite mantels. Just steps form beautiful Fort Greene Park, BAM, shopping and dining. A, C, G, B, D, Q, M, N, R, 2,3,4,5 subway lines and the Long Island Railroad all within walking distance.
Fort Greene, with its tree lined blocks of turn-of-the-century townhouses and it’s wealth of cultural institutions, is one of the city’s most dynamic and beautiful neighborhoods. The areas main attraction is also its namesake. Fort Greene Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux of Central Park fame. It opened in 1847 on the sight of Fort Putnam where Revolutionary War General Nathanial Greene defended Washington’s army against the British. The thirty acre park is home to tennis courts and playgrounds, and is host to events such as concerts, poetry readings, and other civic gatherings. Fort Greene has been home to artists and writers from Walt Whitman to Spike Lee as well as Professionals and families of all backgrounds and races. This rich mix has made it one of Brooklyn’s hottest neighborhoods and a great place to call home.

How dare they try and imitate (poorly) a brownstone.

[Derek2k3]

Project #16

364 Myrtle Avenue
4 stories 60 feet
Scarano & Associates Architects
Dev-Nadau Ben-Eliezer
Mixed-Use
3 units 8,109 Sq. Ft.
Under Construction 2006

I think the previous building burned down. Sixty feet will be quite prominent on Myrtle.

[ltjbukem73]

wait, these will be full floor almost 2000 sq ft units?
are these rental or sales?

[Derek2k3]

I noticed that too. The ground floor is probably retail but strange fenestration for 1 unit of residential per floor still.

[Derek2k3]

Atlantic Terminal Mall Tower
139 Flatbush Avenue
Swanke Hayden & Connell Architects
Dev-Forest City Ratner (FC Hanson Office Associates)
14 stories 271/284/295 feet
Mixed Use: 786,251
Commercial Office:411,000 sq. ft. /470,000 SF
Retail: 375,000 Sq. Ft.
Completed 2002-June 2004

Photo Credit: Forest City Enterprises

Full size here:
http://www.forestcity.net/press_property_off.html

[alex ballard]

I remember when Ft Greene was dirty and the projects we're horrifing. How are the projects now? Is this neighborhood gentrifing too?

[Derek2k3]

They're not too bad, there are far worse in Brooklyn. Many of the occupants seem like hard working people. Too bad they're ugly and so many of them.

[Gulcrapek]

The Ingersoll Houses are getting a makeover though. You've probably seen the thing on Scarano's site. Only problem is the new design is tacky pomo.

[Derek2k3]

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument

http://www.fortgreenepark.org/pages/prisonship.htm

The Monument for the Prison Ship Martyrs that stands today in the heart of Fort Greene Park is actually the third incarnation of this sacred memorial. The story of the horrid Prison Ships that were anchored in Wallabout Bay -- and the ghastly conditions suffered by American men, woman & children POWs imprisoned on them during the Revolutionary War -- is one of the most disturbing chapters in American History.

Long after the war was over, bones of the POWs would regularly wash up along the shores of Brooklyn and Long Island. These bones were collected by Brooklynites with the hopes of creating a permanent resting place for the remains of the brave Prison Ship Martyrs. The first monument was erected in the early 1800s by the Tammany Society of New York. It was located near the Brooklyn Navy Yard waterfront in what is now called Vinegar Hill.

By the mid-1800s, the original monument was in a state of disrepair and neglect. By 1873 a large stone crypt was constructed in the heart of what is now Fort Greene Park (then called Washington Park), and the bones were re-interred in the crypt. A small monument was erected on the hill above the crypt.

By the close of the 19th century, funds were finally raised for a grander more fitting monument for the Prison Ship Martyrs. The prestigeous architectural firm of McKim. Meade and White was commissioned to design the large 148 ft. tower which stands today in the park. It was univeiled in 1908 with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by President Taft. The monument originally housed a staircase and elevator to the top observation deck, which featured a lighted urn and beacon of light which could be seen for miles. The elevator was operational until the 1930s when it, and the monument, fell into disrepair due to a shortage of public funds, neglect and lack of community interest. The elevator was eventually removed by the city in the early 1970s.

They are planning to add lighting and open up the observation deck on top along with renovating the entire park.





Links:
http://www.fortgreenepark.org
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~promaine/martyrs/
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~proma...rtyrs-all.html
[url]http://Do a google search!

[Gulcrapek]

That's a cool plan, just don't know how many more people it will attract... but even if revenue is not the point, it'll be another marvelous place to go/see.

[ltjbukem73]

they are located on adelphi between dekalb and willoughby..

http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/04...ne-condos.html

[Derek2k3]

Is this the tallest residential building in Brooklyn?




Atlantic Yards will dwarf it.

[Gulcrapek]

I think so, or the taller of the Bay Ridge couple.

It's the tallest housing project.

[Kolbster]

The tallest, hmmm i think as of now yes.

[Derek2k3]

Project #17

30-32 Carlton Avenue
7 stories
Hyun Kyung (Agnes Im) of Scarano & Associates Architects
Residential
8 units 9,367 Sq. Ft.
Proposed March 2006

Interesting design, if a little monolithic..

Scarano & Associates Architects
http://scaranoarchitects.com/

"Creating a solid surface by using aluminum louvers as screens achieves an effect through which the eye reads the building as a geometric shape; a stone box divided by a cross shape filled in by louvers. Subtle detail variances, such as the louvers wrapping around the building or the offset window in the dormers, give this otherwise symmetric building the much needed asymmetry it deserves."

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...te=ny&zipcode=
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