According to new figures from the Department of Buildings, Williamsburg has 18 stalled construction sites, more than any other neighborhood in the city. On this week's Webcast, The Real Deal's Jen Benepe checked out some of those sites and found others that weren't on the list. Developer Kalmon Dolgin, whose company had begun construction and did the foundation work on a planned six-story rental at 510 Driggs Avenue, is now instead building a parking lot. "We thought it was best to fold the project ahead of what we foresaw to be economic turmoil," he told The Real Deal. David Maundrell, president of Aptsandlofts.com, said if a fully-finished building is next to a vacant lot it is undoubtedly "affected negatively." To watch the full Webcast click on the video below.
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John A. D'Ambrosio
Hi Jen, I don’t know if you will remember me, but I was the Architect who visited you last year when you were experiencing the strange vibrations in your Fort Lee apartment. I always regretted that I could not solve the problem. I hope it’s all behind you now and that your life is happier. When I was visiting with you I took the opportunity to check your web site and watched a number of your “The Real Deal” interviews. I thought they were great and having just viewed a few of them this evening and I must say that you continue to do a great job. Speaking about jobs…., due to this rotten economy I was laid off in October of ’08 and continue to be unemployed – rotten luck at my age. Anyway, life goes on and I guess eventually the economy will improve. (Continue next page)
Comment #1 Posted By: John A. D'Ambrosio 08/20/09
John A. D'Ambrosio
I have thought about you and your dilemma on a number of occasions so it is no surprise that I once again visited your site to refresh my memory. With that being said, I take this opportunity to say hello and hope that this note finds you in good health and enjoying every possible successful. John
Comment #2 Posted By: John A. D'Ambrosio 08/20/09
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