Wednesday, September 28, 2016

REVIVE: TWELVE STORY TOWER ON LENOX


The old building at 415 Lenox was demolished back in 1997 based on DOB records and the empty lot with the chain link fence has been vacant all this time but that might change soon.  Neighbors have been mentioning that a twelve-story tower is being planned for the site and some are not very amused by this news.
Based on the past signs that have been posted on the block, this will require some rezoning to happen and might entail some demolition of adjacent buildings.  It is unclear if the church in the photo owns the parcel but selling the property and land makes more sense if this project will eventually happen.  Many of the larger developments in Harlem were originally owned by houses of worship which would sell to developers for millions and also secure a spot within the new construction.

Those who have been around for the past decade or so might also remember that the building next to the church used to be the Public Fish Market which had a great hand painted sign which went down after the last big hurricane: LINK


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  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    There's a building of the same size literally one block north. This should be considered the minimum size for any new build on a major avenue -- if people want affordable housing option, we need more of it, not less.

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  2. HernanSeptember 28, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    New York needs housing! I do not agree with the block association. We need housing guys! common

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  3. UnknownSeptember 29, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    You really think this would become affordable housing? In that case, I have a bridge to sell you

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  4. UnknownOctober 1, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    There is no reason this should be vacant lot. Great location & neighborhood. Something needs to be built. Would be perfect for a combination of new condos & affordable housing.

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  5. hailiemathOctober 2, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    Is this the space next to the church or the space next to the church? IMO, those are the things that really need to go the most. Harlem in particular doesn't need housing, but the land space is there because there is still a lot of empty lots and abandoned buildings.

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