The part of the Old Brewery that is becoming a huge complex (Franklin & Dean)

whynot_31 · October 2014

Yes, it has the feel of a factory conversion and 1 Grand Army Plaza at the same time.

whynot_31 · October 2014

The architecture firm for this building now has it featured on their website:

http://www.oda-architecture.com/projects/608-franklin-avenue

"Project Name: 608 Franklin Ave
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11238
Project Size: 135,000 SF
Project Features: 120 new apartments (a mix of studio, one and two bedroom units), 24 targeted to moderate and middle-income families, 96 market price, two spacious, green roof terraces, gym and lounge.
Architecture: ODA
Interior Design: ODA"

whynot_31 · December 2014

Despite a demolition permit being approved by NYC back in July, demolition of these buildings have not yet begun.

http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByLocationServlet?requestid=1&allbin=3330651&allstrt=FRANKLIN AVENUE&allnumbhous=608

pheightsresident · December 2014

While demo hasn't yet started, it's so refreshing to see the blocks of Dean/Pacific between Grand and Franklin getting filled in/improved (though, to be sure, there's a lot to develop still)!

whynot_31 · December 2014

The foot traffic from 1000 Dean and Berg'n is quite noticeable.

When the new building near Compare opens in the summer, the effect will grow further.

whynot_31 · December 2014

Plywood fence arrived a few days ago:

whynot_31 · December 2014

Update: A few day later, Brownstoner covered it: http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/12/demo-permits-filed-fence-goes-up-at-brewery-in-crown-heights/

whynot_31 · January 2015

Demolition began today, Jan 19. Metro is written on the back of the excavator. White car belongs to the engineer.

Crown Heights, this should go pretty quickly

whynot_31 · January 2015

Today, it was revealed how the "old brick" parts of this site that line Bergen will be saved, and they earned a new thread: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/45144/restoring-the-old-nassau-brewery#Item_1

ehgee · January 2015

See any good artifacts that it's worth bribing the demolition men with beer to give?

whynot_31 · January 2015

They have not yet fenced off or started to demolish the single story red building with the huge, weird metal thing on the roof.

When they do, I plan to try to convince Ms. Whynot that it would work well in our living room.

ehgee · January 2015

Turn it on its side, cut it in half, and you have a pretty AUTHENTIC INDUSTRIAL coffee table. Though that aesthetic works better in a loft.

whynot_31 · January 2015

I think it would work well as part of a Dr Seuss aesthetic.

whynot_31 · January 2015

I could make into a machine that added or removed stars:

whynot_31 · February 2015

Much of the roof has now been removed from this warehouse, and the steel is being recycled:

The bricks from the structure holding the Dr Suess device will have some vaule as well.

...I can't imagine anything of value will be gleaned from the wooden structures.

whynot_31 · February 2015

They were able to get a lot done before running afoul of DOB

whynot_31 · May 2015

The Stop Work Order has recently been lifted, and demolition has resumed at this site.

They might be able to have all of the remaining structures demolished and the debris removed by June 1.

whynot_31 · June 2015

Site is now completely demolished.

Some debris remains, but nothing is free standing.

whynot_31 · June 2015

photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexanderjorgensen/18660403090/in/pool-gothamist/

Dawndew · June 2015

one last look at that wall for those of us on the outside of this development

whynot_31 · June 2015

In about 2 years, the large brick barn-like structure won't even be considered tall.

Views of it from Dean St will be completely obstructed.

...when you look at it from Bergen, there will be a much larger building in the background.

whynot_31 · July 2015

Dirt photo!

whynot_31 · July 2015

"Designed by ODA Architecture, the development will have 120 studios,
one- and two-bedrooms. The builder will capitalize on Franklin’s hip
bars and restaurants by including 19,000 square feet of retail. Brooklyn
GC, led by Yoel Goldman, is the developer. The project will have 24
below-market units targeted to “moderate and middle income families,”

http://newyorkyimby.com/2015/07/tracking-affordable-housing-and-rezonings-in-crown-heights.html

whynot_31 · August 2015

They have dug the hole for the foundation, and are about to start building the forms for the concrete.

whynot_31 · December 2015

Work on the second floor is now taking place.

whynot_31 · January 2016

First two floors

whynot_31 · January 2016

Next two floors: http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/01/construction-update-608-franklin-avenue-crown-heights.html

note: photos not by me.

whynot_31 · February 2016

Work on the top "bump outs" now evident. Building seems almost at its terminal height.

whynot_31 · February 2016

naturegirlbk · February 2016

Is the plan still for a rental building, or condos?

The part of the Old Brewery that is becoming a huge complex (Franklin & Dean)

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