One of the last large pieces of public waterfront in Greenpoint is about to become three apartment towers, the tallest 600 feet. The fight over it is not the usual build-it-or-block-it; it is a math war over what the public should get back for handing over public land, and the local councilman is holding the leverage.
News
A 600-foot tower is coming to Greenpoint’s waterfront. The local councilman is using his veto to make it pay first
Three towers, the tallest 600 feet, are coming to Greenpoint's waterfront. Council Member Restler is using his veto to wring out more public benefit.
A 600-foot tower is coming to Greenpoint’s waterfront. The local councilman is using his veto to make it pay first
Three towers, the tallest 600 feet, are coming to Greenpoint's waterfront. Council Member Restler is using his veto to wring out more public benefit.
Advertisement
Thanks for being a member.
