Construction Update: Pierhouse
When we last checked in at the construction of the Pierhouse hotel and condo development going up in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the hotel portion at 60 Furman Street had topped out but it looked like the condo part had not yet begun. Now it looks like the condo section, which is closer to Atlantic and…
When we last checked in at the construction of the Pierhouse hotel and condo development going up in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the hotel portion at 60 Furman Street had topped out but it looked like the condo part had not yet begun. Now it looks like the condo section, which is closer to Atlantic and appears in the foreground of the photo, at 90 Furman Street, is up to about eight stories, out of a total of 10. Thanks to a reader for the photo.
Pierhouse Coverage [Brownstoner]
I wonder if the real estate developer advocates who so reflexively defend the construction in the park would be as adamant if someone proposed a structure of this size in the middle of Central Park or Prospect Park? I’m guessing they would defend it. There’s no such thing as a bad development project in their view.
But for those of us who have to live near this monstrosity, it’s a sad missed opportunity. This could have been a great piece of urban parkland, not unlike Central Park. Instead we get a glorified theme park/workout facility/condo complex.
dear everyone,
Much comment has been (rightfully to my mind) about the obstructed view from the promenade… and the historic loss. … But there is also the park visitor experience to consider…
This picture clearly shows how much more intrusive this structure is than the idealized rendering from the same perspective. Park visitors are surrounded by luxury housing.
Reacting to windfall profits at Toll Brothers… I cannot but wonder how the public couldn”t have gotten a better deal with a less intrusive building .. ? it is certainly a HUGE structure.
In what’s supposed to be an active recreation park (I am a public health person! Exercise is really good, with fabulous preventative care/ health ROI !!) thinking longer term, what is the cost / benefit analysis that went into this decision? was there a long enough horizon used in the decision?
We need to think very carefully before allowing more intrusive residential buildings in the park; we need a park entrance at Pier 6. Not more housing! Maybe a kids vegetable garden?
Happy Monday!