[The City Council of New York City held a final vote] which now determines the fate of the old Domino Sugar factory, a massive 19th century industrial site along the Williamsburg waterfront.
William Harvey proposes preservation of the artistic and small manufacturing-based legacy of the neighborhood, and its rich ethnic diversity.
New Loft Law Passes Senate, Awaits Governor
The long embattled Loft law, this week was passed in both houses of the legislature. The next step is approval by the Governor. This legislation will extend Loft Law protections to approximately 300 buildings, or about 3600 additional units that were converted after 1987 for residential purposes. These [...]
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol—who was quoted in a story published in the Greenpoint Star, yesterday, issued a press release today, regarding the NYC Housing Preservation & Development’s financial projections of CPC’s Domino development—making his opinions even more clear. Read on.
Statement from Assemblyman Lentol
Examining the CPC Domino Refinery HPD Waterfront Analysis Numbers
This document, which says that back in [...]
A hot button issue during the race for the 33rd district City Council seat was the Atlantic Yards. People who never mentioned the proposal to me were now talking about it. I was thrilled that the issue was now receiving interest at a street level.
The Walk Don’t Destroy walk-a-thon is a great opportunity to meet people [...]
CB #1’s Chairman Christopher Olechowski announced that the Board is requesting various NYC agencies to monitor the numerous stalled construction sites in the district.
District Manager Mr. Esposito said “According to a list received from the Department of Buildings we currently have 109 sites that are stalled in their construction.” He is requesting that the City’s agencies [...]
112 Greenpoint Avenue:
Apts 4-B, 2-A and 1-A
Three apartments available in renovated six-story townhouse located in the heart of the culturally vibrant and thriving neighborhood of Greenpoint.
The historic building is surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants including The Pencil Factory and Polonaise. Each apartment is grounded on corded oak floors and finished with the bedrock [...]