73 Pineapple on LPC Docket
The new owners of the vacant lot at 73 Pineapple Street will face the NYC Landmark Preservation Commission at its next session on August 7. They will be seeking approval to construct a "new five story building" on the property. As previously reported, owner Deepak Raj promises to build a "contemporary" structure on the land designed by Alex Nussbaumer of AEN Architects. The Brooklyn Heights Association is on record as "embracing" the new building's intended style. The hearing on the property was laid over in June.
Also on the docket — adding lights to a portion of the Brooklyn Bridge and an application to alter the facade and porch at 52 Livingston Street.
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Posted : July 25th, 2007 at 10:47 am by Homer Fink under Government, Landmark Preservation, News.
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Comment from JL
Time: July 25, 2007, 10:54 am
No matter what happens with this space, I hope the buildings on each side of this lot also get some attention. If I remember correct, the owner (Deepak Raj) may have purchased them, as well.
Comment from steve
Time: July 25, 2007, 1:30 pm
Has anyone seen the plans for the proposed building? Are they available on-line? The bare fact that BHA has “embraced” the contemporary design concept is no comfort for me. Remember, BHA embraced the Brooklyn Bridge “Park.”
Comment from sam
Time: July 25, 2007, 3:30 pm
I have a feeling the new building is going to be less than embraceable. They should build to where the shadow line is on the partywall.
Comment from Billy Reno
Time: July 25, 2007, 3:33 pm
OT but does anyone know the fate of the Ben & Jerry’s on Atlantic near court?
Comment from nabeguy
Time: July 25, 2007, 5:52 pm
The B&J’s closed, but last heard, the owner was in negotiations with an ice cream parlor from CH to take over the space. As that was a while ago, I guess it might have falllen through.
Comment from Rob
Time: July 26, 2007, 10:45 am
the community board voted to recommend disapproval. according to the meeting minutes, the executive director of BHA informed the land use committee, which she is a member of, that the neighborhood association would probably not approve the application. what “record” of its opinion are you referring to, homer?
Comment from Homer Fink
Time: July 26, 2007, 11:19 am
the BHA quote was in the Eagle article linked to here. BHA didn’t “approve” it “embraces” contemporary structures.
Comment from Rob
Time: July 26, 2007, 11:49 am
homer, i think that is a general principle at BHA, not necessarily the organization’s opinion at 73 pineapple
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Time: August 6, 2007, 4:10 pm
[...] As previously reported, the "contemporary" plans for construction on the vacant lot at 73 Pineapple will be reviewed by the Landmark Preservation Commission tomorrow. Community Board 2 has already spoken out against the design calling it "foreboding" in a letter to the LPC. The Brooklyn Heights Association has only commented that it "embraces" new contemporary designs in the neighborhood. [...]
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