The lower stretch of Brooklyn Heights along Montague and Hicks streets sounded like a war zone late Wednesday morning, with a cacophony of outdoor projects in the works. The street is blocked off in front of the Bossert Hotel, as Verizon is digging a sizable hole for telephone work (according to a worker). A block […]
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Late-Night Construction in Brooklyn Heights
This from a BHB reader: This picture depicts the scene at the corner of Pierrepont & Willow Streets at 10pm last night. The workers were approached by numerous people and asked to stop putting up the scaffolding. They refused, saying they had to finish the job and work through the night.
Citibank Construction to End … Eventually
Before depositing a couple checks this morning, I took the opportunity to ask the question that’s been at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Not “When is Heather Quinlan’s birthday?” (answer: Tuesday) but “When will construction finally be finished in front of Citibank?”
Silent Protest: Coffin on Hicks
No, 187 Hicks St has not become a funeral parlor. See the reason for the coffin after the jump.
Road Work on Henry Street
Construction workers have taken to Henry Street to install “neckdowns” as part of a “traffic calming” project to make the street more pedestrian-friendly.
Hunt’s Lane Construction x 2
The gutting of a carriage house on Hunt’s Lane finally seemed to be making some progress a few weeks ago. Then it was discovered there were severe pipe issues. As of last Sunday residents started seeing a construction crew from the city. Initial breaking ground took place March 23rd with jackhammering lasting over six hours […]
The Cheops Award: Cast Your Vote
No one today knows how long it took to build the Great Pyramid of Cheops, though it has been estimated to have been at least thirty years. My earlier post on the persistence of scaffolding, and the number of long-term construction or renovation projects underway in the Heights, brought Cheops to mind. So, I’ve decided […]
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