The Sea Crest linen site, 46 Crown St. (aka 902 - 920 Franklin) becomes four, 7 story buildings

whynot_31 · September 2015

This is the present view of the site from the EF playground.

mugofmead111 · September 2015

So...not only is there a temporary walkway on the Sea Crest side of the street, the sidewalk across the street (on the Medgar Evers side) is also being dug up. I wonder why.

Esperanza · September 2015

The sidewalk near ME was very uneven, perhaps due to tree roots, and was a hazard. I am glad it's getting fixed.

whynot_31 · December 2015

The demolition is now at a standstill, as a result of running afoul of the DOB.

mugofmead111 · December 2015

Heh.

whynot_31 · December 2015

whynot_31 said:

Thanks. Given the market, It would not surprise me if they were pouring a foundation next Spring.

I made that statement back in April 2014. Needless to say, "next Spring" (the Spring of 2015) has come and gone.

...perhaps they will get to work on the foundation in the Summer of 2016?

dmiami2 · December 2015

I saw some folks from asbestos abatement poking around there a few weeks ago... may be related to how they are removing it.

whynot_31 · March 2016

There seems to be two additional DOB violations levied against the property on 3/9/2016, with total fines of $3000.

And, two ECB violations from Dec 2015, adding up to another $3200.

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/PropertyProfileOverviewServlet?boro=3&block=01190&lot=0029&go3=+GO+&requestid=0

The fines seem to relate to failing to have a professional certify that prior conditions have been fixed, and doing work without permits.

...so, this isn't merely a matter of paying the fines. The hearings on these violations are scheduled for late June.

"ECB Hearing Information
	Scheduled Hearing Date/Time: 06/20/2016 8:30"

It might be a while before we see work on the site again.

whynot_31 · June 2016

This site continues to be one of the sites I believe will make a large impact on western Crown Heights: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/47007/the-big-18-developments-the-whynot-31-wont-stop-talking-about?new=1

dmiami2 · June 2016

Today demolition was back on. Most of the garage structure is gone. The chimney is still up.

whynot_31 · June 2016

The DOB site still shows some fines as being unpaid, but I don't know how often they update it.

If they are doing the work before they allowed to, I assume DOB will discover it via some means other than Brooklynian.

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/ECBQueryByLocationServlet?requestid=1&allbin=3330668

Hopefully someone will get video of the chimney coming down....

whynot_31 · June 2016

Obligatory rubble photos, with steam stack in background

whynot_31 · June 2016

whynot_31 · June 2016

Let it be known that it appears the smokestack will be demolished as early as this week, and I want photos and/or video.

Thanks

whynot_31 · June 2016

Still up as of last night:

smoke smoke

We may want to note that each of the four towers that are planned will be about as tall as the smoke stack

whynot_31 · June 2016

Source informs me smoke stack surrounded by excavators as of 1:30 this afternoon.

smoke

whynot_31 · June 2016

Now all alone. Much of surrounding debris removed.

pragmaticguy · June 2016

A little over 40 years ago Kingsboro Community College had a smokestack that was about 100 ft high. Was taken down with a wrecking ball. It seemed like half the school cut class to watch the demolition as it took place on a weekday.

whynot_31 · July 2016

It remains unclear when this stack will come down. There are still a few structures on the site that could be removed first.

ehgee · July 2016

Maybe they're keeping it around as a vintage accoutrement in the backyard of whatever they're putting up.

They could call the building 'The Asmus'.

whynot_31 · July 2016

I'm just sad the door wouldn't come off.

whynot_31 · July 2016

July 6th: Still standing.

mugofmead111 · July 2016

Maybe it should be incorporated as an architectural element for the new residential development.

whynot_31 · July 2016

It may be taller than the present zoning allows.

dmiami2 · July 2016

Noticed today the site on Carroll is mostly gone. They must have moved quickly over the last week, perhaps taking a break from the smoke stack site.

whynot_31 · July 2016

Yup: http://brooklynian.com/discussion/39263/931-carroll-former-sea-crest-linen-garage-to-become-7-story-69-unit-residential-bldg#latest

However, they still seem to be making progress here. Removing debris and demolishing the remains of the last building.

Yet the stack remains...

whynot_31 · July 2016

Debris continues to be removed from the site, and the remaining buildings continue to be demolished.

It appears the smoke stack will be destroyed last.

whynot_31 · August 2016

drone

Tectonic took the above photo with a drone and YIMBY published it today.

http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/08/crown-heights-laundry-at-902-franklin-avenue-nearly-demolished-for-four-building-residential-project.html

whynot_31 · August 2016

Today:

whynot_31 · August 2016

No workers on site, despite it being mid-day.

The Sea Crest linen site, 46 Crown St. (aka 902 - 920 Franklin) becomes four, 7 story buildings

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