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.
Looking Ahead to the Williamsburg BBQ Wars
North Brooklyn to be Publicly Artistic
New York Press blogs the North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition meeting coming up next week.
Residents and Chicken Slaughterhouse Clash
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.)
14 NYC Catholic Schools Spared the Ax
Other than Elizabeth Ann Seton in Bushwick, no details on local schools, but good news nonetheless.
A Crisis Grows in Brooklyn
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?)
Zipe Zape Reopens as Ameri-terranean Spot, Barberry
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.
The New McCarren Pool Updated & Reveal
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).
Mark Green Wants His Old Job Back
“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.
Building Brooklyn
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.
LCOR Secures $69m Construction Loan at 34 Berry Street
“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.