Gothamist: Save the Tunnel Garage!

guy2k

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:10:33 -0500

UPDATE on the the garage: Demolition permits were issued earlier this week and a sidewalk bridge is going up today (Friday, 3/10). Repeated attempts to get the LPC to intervene have been met with relatively deaf ears, as have attempts to get the developer to consider preserving the facade. More on the fight to save the garage and what still can be done at http://capitoilette.blogspot.com/

Michael Perlman

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 22:24:38 -0500

On the account of numerous preservationists and for history's sake, we urge you to save this unique Art Deco gem, which clearly ties in to the culture of the neighborhood. It paints a picture that should NOT be forgotten. At the very least, preserve the historic facade and incorporate it into the new development. This has been done several times throughout this city, as well as many others. Why can't all parties work together for the common good? I feel this would be a fair compromise. Please listen to us. Thank you!!!

Papercutninja

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:50:45 -0500

*does not apply to graffiti

Papercutninja

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:49:47 -0500

Terra-Cotta Polychromy is clay painted in multiple colours.

c

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:32:03 -0500

there were no such things as "fonts" in the 20s. they are called typefaces. or were handcut renderings of an alphabet.

MT

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:51:22 -0500

How does an owner get away with arguing that his building has become delapidated and unsound? Isn't it his job to make sure that doesn't happen?

Garage

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 06:03:17 -0500

In case you're looking for it, it's on Broome, not Spring as the article says.

Chris

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:54:40 -0500

I haven't thought about the garage for quite some time, but I remember probably seeing it for the first time about 10 years ago and recall it striking me as a beautiful building. I don't recall the billboard and Park Here sign being there at the time. I personally would love to see the facade restored and preserved, but believe the owner should otherwise be free to develop what he likes.

Kevin Walsh

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:10:34 -0500

I knew Tunnel Garage was there but never knew they wanted to tear it down. Of course, as My Queens is being replaced overnight I have come to the conclusion that they want to tear _everything_ down and replace it with a Fedders Special -- which will happen to the Tunnel Garage if the developers get their way. www.forgotten-ny.com

temp

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:54:06 -0500

test

Brightliner

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:48:31 -0500

Where's Kevin Walsh? He's usually on top of stories like this. I suspect the ground level was once spiffier. It looks like windows were bricked up over the years around the curved corner. The wraparound billboard certainly doesn't help. If the building is dilapidated, it's because the owners let it get that way.

Toby

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 18:46:53 -0500

If these preservationists want to save the building so badly, why the hell don't they buy it?

GaryK

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 18:33:38 -0500

I once went there to see what a monthly rate for parking was. I almost punched the guy when he told me it was $600 per month. Take a picture of the building and let the guy do what he wants with it. Besides the top part there is nothing special about the building. There are probably over a million people without health care in this city and people are protesting to save $600 a month parking spaces?

Drew

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 18:05:10 -0500

Save the garage, but redevelop it into something other than a garage.

DK

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:58:26 -0500

I've never seen it, but I think its gorgeous (again, for a garage). You know if they replace it you wouldn't give the new building a second glance. Definitely save the garage.