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I’ve been looking forward to Pies-n-Thighs reincarnation for ages now, but I had no idea there was a second Southside BBQ on the horizon. Hopefully Fatty ‘Cue is good enough to compete with Pies (and Fette Sau). It will make for a very entertaining war, indeed.

New York Press blogs the North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition meeting coming up next week.

When the building next door to the “luxury” condo you’re considering buying has a huge sign that says “Live Poultry Slaughter”, you might want to see if they are killing chickens next door or just being ironic before dropping $675k. Just saying.

And this is not a case of growing pains in a formerly industrial neighborhood. This is a case of a residential neighborhood that has always had a chicken-slaughtering plant (and other non-residential uses) mixed in.

(By the way – the “luxury” condo in question is 118 Greenpoint Avenue. I have it on pretty good authority that the huge foam crown molding at the top of the building is not LPC approved and will be going away.)

Other than Elizabeth Ann Seton in Bushwick, no details on local schools, but good news nonetheless.

You know we’re screwed when we become the poster child for all that is wrong with real estate in America.

(And who knew there was a History News Network?)

I noticed the new awnings the other night. The corner of Berry and Metropolitan is turning into something of a black hole for restaurants and bars. Too bad – most of the places that have been there have been pretty good.

Parks was at CB1 last night with an update on the McCarren Pool reno. Gowanus Lounge has the pictures, and a nice recap from Mikki Halpin of PoolAid. Its looking good, even with the value engineering (no diving).

“In a time of crisis, the City needs leaders who combine proven experience with new ideas.”

“I need to hear what you think are the key issues and key solutions.”

I guess he’s still working on the new ideas.

WPA has some nominees for the Building Brooklyn Awards. We’ve been obsessed with this award in recent years, and the lack of love for north Brooklyn’s architectural legacy in the making. Maybe this is our year.

“Situated on an exciting crossroads in one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods, 34 Berry St. is one of the first ground-up rental properties in Williamsburg in memory,” said David Sigman, LCOR senior vice president.

Its nice to be first, but there’s a hell of a lot of product in front you, and if it doesn’t sell on the condo market, it will show up on the rental market.

Supply, meet demand.