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The Curious Case of 341 Eastern Parkway - formerly known as "The Hole". - Page 7 — Brooklynian

The Curious Case of 341 Eastern Parkway - formerly known as "The Hole".

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  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    I agree.
  • clayfilms
    clayfilms
    Just saw the building in person for the first time today (no longer use the Franklin 2/3/4/5 on a regular basis) and oh my is it ugly. What was the design process like?

    "Let's see... Cinderblock base, check. Cheap faux brick facade in jaundice yellow, check. Hey, I know, why don't we make the top look like a condo in downtown Houston."

    word. it's not cute at all. 
  • snowboardqueen
    snowboardqueen
    Lots of interesting developments since I've last been in town.

    I'm not a coffee enthusiast, so Starbucks or no Starbucks isn't a selling point.

    I was more curious about the units being rentals opposed to condos.

    I'd personally prefer a vegetarian restaurant - but the lease might be out of reach for most.

    After a few years in Crown Heights, anything that thoroughly cleans up the choices of stores on Franklin Ave would be a nice benefit.

    I just can not get used to Franklin & Nostrand Ave and still shop in my former neighborhood Park Slope.

    As to the aesthetics of 341 Eastern Parkway.., it unfortunately seems from the outside, they skimped and went the cheap route.

    I was truly expecting so much more.., but perhaps if they make room for a bit of landscaping?

    If they cut back on the cement on cement cinder-block look - a little bit of charm could still be squeezed out of their over priced cement tower.

    But then again, no matter how uninspiring the building is, for better or worse, it well sped up the tide of change for Franklin Ave and it's commercial spaces.
  • Dawndew
    Dawndew
    You still shop in Park Slope?  Buy local is the responsible real thing to do. If you want more inspiring buildings then attend the Community board reviews while you are shopping locally!
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    The community board does not get to approve building designs.
  • Dawndew
    Dawndew
    How do the building designs get reviewed? For years I assumed wrong and I have been to some meetings where we complained about building design. For instance we were able to influence the TD Bank in Park Slope to not be a drive thru bank.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited June 2014
    The Dept of Buildings approves plans.

    Sometimes developers listen to the input of community members, including community boards.

    If the building is in land marked area, the community board gets more involvement.
  • crownheightster
    crownheightster
    snowboardqueen, a new vegetarian restaurant called Meme's Healthy Nibbles just opened up on Nostrand Ave, between Park Place and Sterling Place. It has loads of delicious vegetarian options, plus vegan desserts. It is beautifully designed and welcoming. Try it out!
  • snowboardqueen
    snowboardqueen
    I'd definitely LOVE to buy local - and try to when possible - but sometimes one just can't.

    Healthy Nibbles - I can't wait to try!  Thank you for the lead!

    Whynot - any idea why a Capital One choose the location over a Citibank?

    I believe their is a chase Bank a block East on Rodgers & EP

    Besides mortgages, many people bank online.

    Do you think it's indicative of Capital One wanting to stake a claim in the long term needs commercial & personal needs of newer businesses & residents?


  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    When this branch opens, Capital One will close its nearby branch (Washington and Lincoln).

    So, they aren't really expanding into the neighborhood.

  • snowboardqueen
    snowboardqueen
    edited June 2014
    Perhaps Capital One feel there are more options for growth at EP & Franklin than Washington & Lincoln?

    I'd love to put a Bitcoin ATM in a small space in Pulp & Bean and would love to see who does more business - traditional banking or decentralized cryptocurrencies.

    I'm going to assume 3 - 6 months after Starbucks opens, Tony will have a different business where pulp & Bean is now.

    I wonder what would thrive in the space if my assumption is correct?
  • crownheightster
    crownheightster
    a banh mi joint! :)
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Sbq-
    The present location of Capital One is said to be in a state of disrepair, so that might be part of their equation

    http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38905/the-capital-one-on-washington-at-lincoln/p1
  • tateinbk
    tateinbk
    snowboardqueen, have you looked into the Crown Heights CSA for another local option?  All the shares are full for this season, but there is a waiting list, and it's something to keep in mind for next season or the winter share.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Still no TCO

    http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/COsByLocationServlet?requestid=1&allbin=3397468
  • heightsmom
    heightsmom
    I just want to second Crownheightser's banh mi suggestion. Yes.
  • dac545
    dac545
    When I got in last night a little before 11, the subway entrance directly in front of 341 EP (that was renovated recently) had completely flooded at the low point.  I wish I took a picture, as it was literally a pond.  Technically, the entrance was still open, however they did put up one of those little yellow signs to warn that the floor was wet......

    As of this morning, there were workers pumping the area out (dumping into the storm drains) and the entrance was closed.  Since the two island entrances are under construction, everyone was routed across EP to the far south entrance. 

    So who thinks that the flooding will be a permanent fixture of this entrance?  Or is it a one-off because of the construction on 341 EP/the island subway entrances? 
  • homeowner
    homeowner
    I don't recall whether there are drains in that low section. If so, it's possible they were simply overwhelmed with the amount of water coming over an incredibly short period time. If not, then yes, we are looking at a permanent flooding problem.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Some decending stairwells are designed to prevent flooding by having users go up one step, before they go down.

    http://thenewyorkcitypopper.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/subway-stairs.jpg

    The MTA may need to come back and install this feature.
  • homeowner
    homeowner
    That feature is already in place. But we got a ridiculous amount of rain over a 15-20 minute period which may have been why you had such a large amount of water at the bottom of the stairs. The solution to that might be the kind of covering at the West Broadway stop of the 1 train

    http://www.casarchitects.net/Portfolio/Public/franklin.html
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Those things do keep out rain, but seem to never get washed.

    They make me learn words like "guano"

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guano
  • homeowner
    homeowner
    Ah, what's a little bird flu between friends?

    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/61646.php
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    As a result of having the subway, parking, a bank, Starbucks, and Bob & Betty's basically on site, the residents of 341 might not get to experience weather.

    The flooded stairwell might be good for them.
  • naturegirlbk
    naturegirlbk
    Very true!!! @whynot31 Thanks... That was giggle-worthy!! :-)
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Showings start next weekend:

    "Thank you for your interest in 341 EPW, our fantastic new development in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on historic, tree-lined Eastern Parkway. We are excited to inform you that we will be opening the doors of our leasing office to reserve list customers ONLY on July 11th 2014, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

    You are receiving this email because you were amongst the first to show interest in 341 EPW. Our list has grown exponentially, and we now have approximately 3,000 registered customers looking to view the property. To be fair to everyone, we will be scheduling appointment time slots to each of you on a first response basis.

    At this time, we are scheduling appointments for July 11th, July 12th, andJuly 13th from 10am to 5pm. Please let us know which day and approximate time you are interested in attending. Also please provide us with your budget and how many bedrooms you are looking for. Studios are starting at $2400 1 beds $2809, 1.5 beds $3818 and 2 beds $3800. It’s a 13 month lease with 1 month free. Plus if we can have your desired move in date. We will do our best to accommodate you and provide you with additional instructions once your appointment is set.

    Please note, we only require one response to this email and will be getting back to you in the order your appointment request was received. Please be advised that viewings without a scheduled appointment cannot be accommodated due to our overwhelming response. We appreciate your patience and assure you that we will schedule your appointment as quickly as possible.

    Thank you again for registering for our reserve list. aptsandlofts.com is very excited about 341 EPW, and we look forward to meeting you and providing a tour of one of the most exciting new developments in NYC this year.

    Regards,

    341 Leasing Team


    341 EPW Leasing Team
    aptsandlofts.com
    482 Driggs Avenue
    Brooklyn, NY 11249
    [email protected]
    Follow us! http://www.facebook.com/aptsandlofts
    Read our new Blog blogaal.com http://blogaal.tumblr.com"


  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    Yes, you read correctly, they stated there are 3000 people who have expressed an interest in seeing one of the about 70 units.

  • goldemi1
    goldemi1
    edited July 2014
    2 beds are about the same as 1.5 beds?  I'm assuming the 1.5s have something more going on for them (views, floor height, layout)
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    I assume so as well.

    Maybe those units are the ones with the balconies that allow one good views of the West Indian Day Parade?

    BTW, I have requested a Saturday morning tour purely out of curiosity.

    Anyone have a monocle I can borrow?
  • sunnyfriday
    sunnyfriday
    @whynot_31, I am so excited for your viewing and your subsequent report to us :)

    $2400 for a studio in Crown Heights... that is truly astonishing. I am curious to know just how big this studio is. Are you paying for the location/proximity to the subway, or for living in a "hip" area? As I reside on Nostrand, it is just a reminder of how a neighborhood can vary to extremes from block to block. This kind of thing makes me think I may have to find a new and cheaper 'hood when my current living situation expires.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited July 2014
    The developers have yet to respond to my request for a time.

    If they do, I may invite a few friends along.

    If asked who all these people are, I will explain that I have a very diverse family.
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