The big 6 developments in Western CH in 2013; the big 11 developments in 2014

I use this thread as an index thread, which links to the main developments I watch. You are encouraged to bookmark it and do the same.

The thread started at the end of 2012, and I add developments to it, and occasionally clean it up so it is readable.

Skip to the end to get to the links...

It's going to be a great time to be here. Already, I was walking up Franklin the other day and was struck by the bright colors of the street even in December. Three years ago, half of these storefronts were nothing but permanently-shuttered, gray steel gates with the occasional swirl of graffiti.

eastbloc said:

It's going to be a great time to be here. Already, I was walking up Franklin the other day and was struck by the bright colors of the street even in December. Three years ago, half of these storefronts were nothing but permanently-shuttered, gray steel gates with the occasional swirl of graffiti.

Even up by Atlantic?

Why not aren't u in the know I remember when that spot on Bedford was a movie Theather .

I've added a "big 6 developments" tag to your post. It will be more searchable that way.

This article in Crains discusses the numerous developments that are underway (or planned in the immediate future) for Downtown Brooklyn.

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130314/REAL_ESTATE/130319924

So many apartments coming!

Time to make the "big six" the "big seven": http://ilovefranklinave.blogspot.com/2013/10/here-comes-something-huge-nassau.html

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/10/03/crown-heights-owner-plays-off-rezoning-lists-site-for-18m/

whynot_31 said:

Interior work is happening and I hope to see one of the finished units in March. The location is awesome.

I predict there won't be a finished unit till June. They appear to be moving really slow on that thing.

does this now make 9?

http://news.buzzbuzzhome.com/2013/12/564-st-johns-place-rabsky.html

Done and done. Can I officially be your apprentice now?

Yes, you may. While it isn't exactly the same list as mine, Curbed has now created a list of 23 residential developments in Crown Heights that they are watching:

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/04/09/mapping_crown_heights_crazy_residential_building_boom.php

I am pleased to announce that the vast majority of these "Big Developments" will be discussed on an upcoming walking tour:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/43995/ms-whynot-and-whynot-lead-a-walking-tour-of-western-crown-heights-sunday-may-4th-noon-#Item_9

Please join us on Sunday, May 4th, 2014.

Here's the Big 16 links I am presently watching:

1. The long closed, former movie theater at Bedford and Lincoln will be torn down and construction on a large apartment building will begin. It is not yet known whether it will be condos or rentals:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/26049/big-building-on-northeast-corner-of-lincoln-pl-and-bedford

2. The long vacant, large lot located on Sterling, between Washington and Classon will be built on:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/36676/vacant-lot-on-sterling-between-washington-and-classon


3. The 1000 Dean St project (located between Classon and Franklin) will provide a permanent home to the Brooklyn Flea. An associated food court and beer hall will be opened nearby:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/36017/new-development-coming-to-dean-between-franklin-classon#Item_92

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/37390/899-917-bergen-street-soon-to-be-food-court-and-beer-garden-smorgasborg

4. The building being constructed at the highly visible corner of Franklin and Eastern Parkway will be substansially completed:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/35888/the-curious-case-of-341-eastern-parkway-aka-the-hole-

5. The Court Officers Academy, located in the St. Theresa Complex on Classon, will open and house students:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/32588/former-st-teresa-school-to-train-court-officers


6. Construction on a large residential development will begin on St. Marks, between Classon and Franklin.
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/34884/compare-supermarket-brings-in-the-builders 

7. The enormous, decrepit complex of buildings at Franklin, Bergen and Dean has been listed for sale. I don't expect demolition to happen until late 2014 though...

http://www.brooklynian.com/index.php?p=discussion/comment/501136 

8. A church and community hall located on Rogers at Crown St. will be torn down to make way for 165 apartments. 

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39022/south-of-ep-the-church-at-rogers-between-carrol-and-crown-is-next-to-go 

9. The big Parking garage on St. John's near shuttle tracks is to become a really big apartment building

http://www.brooklynian.com/index.php?p=discussion/39125/parking-lot-on-st-john039s-to-become-apartments 

10. Formerly the home to Hot dog and Pepsi combos for $1.99, and Gulf gasoline, the corner of EP and Bedford is believed to be in the process of becoming a Marriott hotel.

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38184/the-gulf-stationdunkin-donuts-at-ep-and-bedford-1550-bedford

11. The former site of Sea Crest Laundry, 46 Crown St at Franklin Avenue. 

Brooklynian is WAY AHEAD of the real estate press on this one, because the company only recently ceased operations. 

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39234/the-sea-crest-linen-site-46-crown-st-#Item_10

12. The repurposing of the Armory at Union and Bedford
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/35353/mtg-about-the-armory-at-bedford-and-union-jan-9#Item_34 

13. The repopulating of Tivoli Towers: 

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/43762/tivoli-towers-crown-and-franklin/p1 

14. A large site at Carroll and the Shuttle tracks is presently listed for sale, and will likely become a high rise that provides nice views of the Botanical Garden and Prospect Park: 

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/39263/931-carroll-between-franklin-and-the-shuttle-tracks#Item_2

Readers, to keep this thread as clean as possible, please PM me any comments you may have.

Let's have this thread be an index.     Bookmark it to find these threads quickly.

15.   Although it is still in operation, and I have no information about it being for sale, I have decided to add the "The Spice Factory on Franklin near Empire" to this list:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38820/that-warehouse-for-spices-on-franklin-near-sullivan-used-to-be-a-brewery#Item_8

16. The massive car wash and gas station at the corner of EP and Bedford.

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44338/goodbye-huge-epbedford-car-wash-and-gas-station