big building on northeast corner of Lincoln Pl. and Bedford

The demolition permit states who is supervising the work.

whynot_31 said:

The demolition permit:

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=2&passjobnumber=320562985&passdocnumber=01

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/BScanJobDocumentServlet?requestid=4&passjobnumber=320562985&passdocnumber=01&allbin=3032187&scancode=SC120413003

Anyone know if getting DOB markings also means that all utilities have been shut off? ...seems logical.

In terms of hydrants, I have seen water from hydrants routinely used for dust control, and things like making cement.

It sounds as if they are still in the stage where they are salvaging metals and scrap.

Given its arched roof and huge interior void, I am interested in seeing how they go about demolishing this thing.

I think I may have gained some insight as to why demolition has not yet begun.

You see, the developers appear to have requested that this plot be up-zoned, and a decision will be made in the present process that re-zones CH West of Nostrand.

If you look closely on the map below, you will see a R7D IZ proposed for Bedford and EP.

stay with me. don't be scared.

Basically, this would allow a much larger building than the present R6 designation.

If the developers are successful, this building will be massive, and they may bundle the demolition costs as part of the overall Cost-ROI pitch to investors.

Ok, now for some math:

An R7D has a 4.2 FAR, and if the developers decide to take the affordable housing incentive "IZ", this could increase the FAR to over 5.0 (4.2 x 1.2).

Translation: A really big, tall, building would be allowed.

related reading:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zh_r7d.shtml

http://loho10002.blogspot.com/2006/11/zoning-for-dummies-ii-whats-affordable.html

If greasing of the palms is required, it has likely already happened: This map is the proposal of the Dept of City Planning.

It now goes thru a few comment periods with CB8 and and the Boro Pres Office.

People want "affordable housing", and this would cause some affordable units to be built in exchange for a larger building. Nothing is free....

...even if affordable units are not built, this building will likely be tall, so it can provide the maximum number of units with views of Manhattan.

Note: When affordable units are built, they are often on lower floors.

The definition is often based on 60% of area median income.

Yes, their goal is to house the "best off, best behaved, and most credit worthy" of that demographic.

Starting with the Meier building at GAP, we seem to have a tall building at every intersection on EP, all the way thru Franklin.

The one being built on Franklin will be 8 stories. I hope to impersonate a potential buyer of a top floor unit to get to see the view on open house day.

Based on the dumpster out front, interior demolition seems to be continuing.

Yes, I will take pictures....

August 1, 2013

If all goes according to plan, the lot that the theater is on will be upzoned on August 7, 2013.

Discussion of pending zoning changes: http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/topic/crown-heights-west-zoning-fun

Soon afterward, I expect architect plans that are compliant with the new zoning code in effect for this lot to be filed with DOB.

Spoiler alert: It is going to be BIG. There is going to be a lot of press about it.

1515 Bedford Avenue,

Brooklyn NY 11216

We now move to the question on the minds of some people: Are the tax and zoning incentives large enough that the developer will choose to participate in affordable housing rental programs such as 421-a, or 80/20?

My prediction: Given that the building will likely provides view of much of Manhattan as well as the Verrazano Bridge, I suspect that they will instead build market rate condos, or rentals.

If the developer does choose to create "affordable units", they will not meet the definition of affordable used by the people rapidly being priced out of the area. They will instead be perceived as affordable only to those who are rapidly moving in.

Workmen have started putting up scaffolding around this site. Assuming demolition to follow.

The Daily News got an interior photo, and ran an article today. It looks totally gothic.

They state that Brownstoner broke this story, even though it was broken by Brooklynian long before then, and Brownstoner cites yours truly as a source. I am glad I am not in this for credit.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/historic-theater-razed-article-1.1525197

Nov 30

Workers have now erected scaffolding all the way to the roof. As part of this process, the rusting metal fire escapes have been removed:

Demolition of the structure looks like it will start soon.

Cold, dangerous, labor intensive work.

Error

Architectural MURDER plain and simple

I have been riding past this building for six months now and always love the massive windowed arches. Last time i rode by I saw the scaffolding of doom. I crossed my fingers while reading the NYDOB notices hoping it was an exterior renovation, but alas, this, like so many other treasures before it, will be destroyed. If Yosi at Realty Within Reach happens to read this, SHAME. You have no vision beyond the thickness of your wallet.

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.

naturegirlbk-I tracked the renderings dmiami posted to the website of Issac Stern. http://www.issacstern.com/projects_residential.html   Sadly, the site does not state what kind of apartments they will be.

Moving on, I do like that the side that faces Lincoln will resemble the look and scale of the existing "white" row houses to the right. Only the actual corner of Bedford and Lincoln is "big and blocky"