Gothamist: Red Hook Redevelopment Kicks Into Gear

Seabringer

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:53:55 -0500

There are some more photos of Red Hook at the Seabringer photoblog. Check out the Bike Brawl pics: http://seabringer.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_seabringer_archive.html I'm a big fan of Red Hook, the quiet, the community, the parks and waterfront, and I worry about what the congestion IKEA and Fairway will bring. With all the congestion, the place might no longer feel like a little village.

dude

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:59:07 -0500

Red Hook is a beautiful neighborhood in many ways. Lots of green space, wonderful waterfront access, relatively quiet, some nice neighborhood places to eat, etc. Unfortunately, you have to rely on the bus or your sneakers, there's no good pharmacy (doesn't pass the 5-block "Duane Reade" test), and you can't get decent groceries. You would think that would imply cheap rent, but Red Hook has already been priced to its potential. I'd love to live there, but I agree that for the price, I'd rather buy a bigger place in Forest Hills (or Gardens).

Paris

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:50:17 -0500

I have one word for you: overspeculation

bklynd

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:35:53 -0500

I combed through the article, single-mindedly looking for word on when, oh when, Brooklyn gets Fairway. The answer: "this spring." Can't wait.

Kevin Walsh

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:24:40 -0500

Forest Hills Gardens is marvelous. My megamillions victory money, when that happens, may go into a building there. www.forgotten-ny.com

Nick

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:10:17 -0500

It's amazing what a million dollars gets you in a trendy neighborhood. Go to a quiet, nice, non trendy neighborhood (like the entire borough of Queens) and you can get something amazing for a million. I mean, would you rather have a loft on a street with a burned out car in Red Hook or a mansion in Forest Hills Gardens? (Ok.., that's a toss up... but, yea... things are overpriced) www.ByTheMasses.com

Kevin Walsh

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:53:14 -0500

From the article: "Imlay Street could be the tipping point that affects all the zoning in Red Hook," Mr. O'Connell said. "You pay $1 million for an apartment, you don't want to hear trucks loading or unloading early in the morning." Aww. The millionaires have to deal with a little noise. Thousands of new apartments for Red Hook; none of them affordable. Add to another NYC neighborhood I can visit, but never live in. www.forgotten-ny.com