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Hey Mod...I know you like maps too. I came across this functionality on the NYC GIS where you can select from the map type on the top right corner arial views from say the '20s, '50s, '80s, etc... For example you can see Bushwick in the '50s it had buildings on blocks, that in the '80s got burned down, and then rebuilt in the '90s.
Most rich neighborhoods in Manhattan have housing projects. UWS, UES, Downtown, Chelsea, etc. Housing projects do not deter gentrifiers or developers.
I never said they did, but personally, I wouldn't want to live across the street from one no matter what neighborhood it is in. But they do slow the pace of it down, and put a ceiling on property values.
Am here to tell you that certain blocks in Greenpoint can rival any other block in Brooklyn from an architectural perspective.
Am calling you out on your BS and am not referring to *Bed-Stuy* either. Can tell you with certainty, new development aside, most of Greenpoint doesn't offer much by way of great historical homes.
Am calling you out on your BS and am not referring to *Bed-Stuy* either. Can tell you with certainty, new development aside, most of Greenpoint doesn't offer much by way of great historical homes.
Am here to tell you to take a walk down Milton st. Most of Greenpoint, no. But the historic district, yes.
Am here to tell you to take a walk down Milton st. Most of Greenpoint, no. But the historic district, yes.
Oh I don't know about that. Greenpoint's historic district is so tiny, can walk up and down in a matter of minutes. Brooklyn Heights in comparison has history down every residential block with tree lined streets and well maintained homes from the late 1800s. If had to choose, would pick Brooklyn Heights in a heartbeat, not to mention how poor transportation is in Greenpoint.
Oh I don't know about that. Greenpoint's historic district is so tiny, can walk up and down in a matter of minutes. Brooklyn Heights in comparison has history down every residential block with tree lined streets and well maintained homes from the late 1800s. If had to choose, would pick Brooklyn Heights in a heartbeat, not to mention how poor transportation is in Greenpoint.
Am here to tell you that I wasn't comparing entire historical districts or neighborhoods. Was simply stating that some of the nicest individual structures in Brooklyn happen to be in Greenpoint. Brooklyn Heights is mostly brick and wood frame, not brownstone either, which I think have more curb appeal than the typical poop colored dreary looking brownstone. Actually, Brooklyn Heights is mostly from the early 1800s. Bed-Stuy would be late 1800s.
Am here to tell you that I wasn't comparing entire historical districts or neighborhoods. Was simply stating that some of the nicest individual structures in Brooklyn happen to be in Greenpoint. Brooklyn Heights is mostly brick and wood frame, not brownstone either, which I think have more curb appeal than the typical poop colored dreary looking brownstone. Actually, Brooklyn Heights is mostly from the early 1800s. Bed-Stuy would be late 1800s.
Difference is Greenpoint was much more industrial. In fact, can still see such buildings today, which gives the area a certain grittiness or whatever. Regardless, in terms of gentrification, cannot fathom why individuals are paying such exorbitant rents to live in such a transit-starved neighborhood. Bringing this one back on home, am not shocked in the least that Bed-Stuy is gentrifying so rapidly. Was bound to happen sooner or later.
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Can tell you with certainty, new development aside, most of Greenpoint doesn't offer much by way of great historical homes.
