Fourth Avenue has always been full of garages, tire places and other businesses catering to everyone’s automotive needs. In fact, it still is, although places are slowly falling to development pressure. In any case, it was nice to see that the shaft-like apartment building at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Carroll Street, next to Cattyshack, is carrying on the grand tradition. We were wondering what that space in front was for. Now we know: parking for two cars, plus waxing. A nice street-level amenity.
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1 Brooklyn Gadget Man // Aug 4, 2008 at 2:15 pm
A poor financial decision on the developer’s part. A small retail establishment in that location could draw thousands per month, compared to what $500/month for 2 cars? or an equivelent amount added on to the rent of one of the apts above.
On the other hand, that’s 2 less cars competing for street parking.
2 Mike // Aug 4, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Wow. That’s atrocious. (In looks and in poor urban form.) That should be retail space.