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Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: 885 Manhattan Avenue
Yes, it would appear the much talked about 7-11 is back on track in Greenpoint. Do these men have the legal right to gut this property? It depends on how you look at it. The property (still) has a standing Stop Work Order per the Department of Buildings.
Yet the Department of Buildings, in their esoteric wisdom, has seen fit to issue a permit to make this space a “convenience store”. Because, you know, what Greenpoint needs more of is “convenience stores” at the intersection of Greenpoint and Manhattan Avenue.
Will Argonaut Inc. confine their “alterations” to the interior? I can only hope so. This building is, after all (and once again) as Brooklyn11211 pointed out: located in a landmark district. What’s more, I think it’s rather nifty.
Hopeful, but not optimistic.
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Photo Du Jour: Land Of The Lost
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
From the Church Avenue bound platform at Greenpoint Avenue.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Halloween Watch: Eye On Calyer Street
Some of you might recall last year I met the man behind the woman who crafts 85 Calyer Street’s marvelous Halloween displays. His name is Tony and every October 31st he fires up his defanged chainsaw for the enjoyment of children of all ages. I can hardly wait!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Dog Lover’s Special
This dapper dog can be found on Dobbin Street and struck me as the perfect way to kick off an announcement for a very nifty upcoming event at Unleash Brooklyn: Looking for Calvin and Hobbes by Nevin Martell. Here’s the 411 as gleaned from Unleash Brooklyn’s Facebook announcement:
In honor of October being Adopt-A-Dog Month, Saturday, October 24 Unleash: Brooklyn and Word Books will be hosting an evening featuring Nevin Martell, author of the newly released book, Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip… Come celebrate the friendship between mankind and their furry friends while learning about the elusive creator of one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. Looking for Calvin and Hobbes is an affectionate and revealing book about uncovering the story behind this most uncommon trio – a man, a boy and his tiger.
Looking For Calvin and Hobbes
October 24, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Unleash Brooklyn/Dog Habitat
216 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Check it out!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Nun On The Run
This wonderful candid shot (of one of the Garden Spot’s very own ladies of the cloth getting right to the point) comes courtesy of mugsniffer. Great capture!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: DISGRACE
Filed under: 11222, Bloomblight, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
These photographs (which document the state of advanced decay and neglect to be found West Street between Green and Kent) were taken today, October 13, at around 2:30 p.m. I think they speak for themselves. This is inexcusable.
Miss Heather
Reader Comment Du Jour: Advice For Someone DOB’d From The Sweater Factory Lofts?
Most folks (myself included) would consider the evacuation of 239 Banker Street to be yesterday’s news. However, when the following comment came to my attention today I simply had to post it here. Action writes:
The vacate happened 3 days before I was supposed to move in. I’m working with Brooklyn Civil Court to start the process to get my money back. Does anyone know of alternative routes to take? Maybe a class action case?
I do not profess to be an attorney (or even playing one on t.v.). Although I have some tenant-landlord court experience Action’s problem is way off my radar. Does anyone have some advice or thoughts for Action? If so please leave them in the comments. Thanks!
Miss Heather
Williamspoint Photos Du Jour: Where The Wild Things Are
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
North 10 Street
North 9 Street
North 7 Street
Bedford Avenue
Kent Avenue
Manhattan Avenue
Miss Heather
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