The demolition of the theater/church that previous occupied this lot was discussed on this thread:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/26049/big-building-on-northeast-corner-of-lincoln-pl-and-bedford #Item_95
This thread follows the construction of the new building.
Here are pics of the new building. Mix use building, residential and community facility.10 story over cellar, approximately 110,000 sf and 114 residences.
(old rendering)
Comments
The higher floors will allow views in several directions.
"The apartments are no longer set back from the retail stores below, the windows have changed, and the facade materials are more uniform and lighter in color. There are some other small changes too at the ground level. Overall, it looks similar to the initial concept but, if we may speculate, less expensive to build."
"The new building will include ground-floor space for a synagogue, as we have previously reported. "
This would be the view along Lincoln. Bedford Ave is on left.
More details: http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2015/02/updated-rendering-posted-for-fox-savoy-theater-site-in-crown-heights/?ic_source=ic-featured-frontpage-top
...we should try to only repeat rumors from sources that we believe to be credible.
The apartments on the front will have their views obstructed by the residence that will be built on the former BP station. Lincoln is pretty narrow, so this building will not get a lot of light.
This site is one of 16 large developments in western Crown Heights that I closely watch: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44634/links-to-the-big-16-developments-in-western-crown-heights/p1
making 60% of the Area Median Income, which ranges from $36,300 for a
single person to $46,600 for a family of three."
http://newyorkyimby.com/2015/07/tracking-affordable-housing-and-rezonings-in-crown-heights.html
Foundation appears complete. The concrete has begun rise.
It might be above the level of the construction fence by Jan 1.
Another floor.
The seem to be building this in two parts:
The tall structure on left (along Bedford), then the shorter part on the right. The tall part is not yet as high as a the short structure will be when it is finished...
The tall part it (stage 1) is now at its terminal height.
The remaining void is next
My theory is that the DOB is stating it is to be a synagogue because the person who filed the plans was Jewish.
Nearby businesses should get a big boost, and I would be surprised if the building on the NW corner of EP and Bedford (presently the story home to Chase, some healthcare, and some MEC offices) is gone by 2022.
NW corner, no?
Also, oddly, 1515 has no windows on the North side of the building.
Yes the Chase - MEC building is on the NW corner of EP and Bedford. Typo.