Full Demolition Permits Issued for 185-191 Bowery

Posted on: April 2nd, 2012 by

As one Boogie reader succinctly quipped, “the international scourge” continues at the northeast junction of Bowery and Delancey. It’s been a painfully slow death here for the better part of three years, where start-stop activity is truly the norm. That all changed within the last two months.

Indeed, since early January, piecemeal preparations have been underway to finally unfurl the red carpet for the wrecking ball, so to speak. Scaffolding ironwork was affixed to the facade, windows removed, ground floors emptied into dumpsters, and as of Friday, towering plywood.

Contractors were on scene early Friday morning installing the new sidewwalk shed, which presently spans all four properties. Freshly issued DOB paperwork is affixed front-and-center, indicating a “full demolition using mechanical means.” We’ve been saying our goodbyes for so long, but this time it’s the final farewell. CitizenM, here we come…

  • Bill Ellson

    In Trinity Square, London just to the north of the Tower of London citizenM wanted to build a nine-storey glass box. See: http://j.mp/H8PwCx As set out on that page the local planning authority, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, had initially refused the application, but after officers had raised a supposed administrative defect the matter returned to committee and was approved. However, the matter was forced back to committee for a third vote because of the failure of officers to tell councillors regarding the new guidance. On 1st Mar 2012 a panel of councillors rejected the application and a refusal letter was sent. This may be of scant consolation in its itself, but it does show that such ‘international scourges’ can sometimes be defeated.

    • J. Standish

      Unfortunately, the NYC Department of City Planning has never met an upzoning it didn’t like. In New York City, which has a mayor who is pro-development and pro-real estate, it is a battle to save landmark-worthy buildings. So many of our communities have been fractured with out-of-scale development.

Recent Stories

Talking Shop with ‘The Last Jewish Waiter’ at Katz’s [INTERVIEW]
Featured Food

Talking Shop with ‘The Last Jewish Waiter’ at Katz’s [INTERVIEW]

Where in the World is the Lower East Side?
Boogie Beat

Where in the World is the Lower East Side?

Neighborhood Youth Rally Against Children’s Magical Garden Fence
Real Estate

Neighborhood Youth Rally Against Children’s Magical Garden Fence

Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Liz Christy Garden in Celebration Mode
Art

Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Liz Christy Garden in Celebration Mode

The Artistic Touch of Tunisia on Broome Street
Art

The Artistic Touch of Tunisia on Broome Street

Another Look at Ludlow Newcomer Stanley’s Pharmacy
Food

Another Look at Ludlow Newcomer Stanley’s Pharmacy

Fire Response at 102 Delancey
Featured

Fire Response at 102 Delancey

[Photo: Rock Shic]
Fashion

Rock Shic: Devil’s in the Details

The Lowline Hosting Benefit Concert on May 30
Music

The Lowline Hosting Benefit Concert on May 30

Here’s How You Can Help Save the Children’s Magical Garden
Real Estate

Here’s How You Can Help Save the Children’s Magical Garden