Great Quote on Landmarking
Some disingenuous whining from Cobble Hill about the modification of a home in the historic district:
“The backyard renovations wouldn’t be visible from the street and the rooftop work would only make one section of the building six feet taller than its neighbors — but that’s enough to trigger an upward-sprouting, light-hogging development trend that could forever change the look of the block, some Cobble Hill residents fear.
“It could cause a domino effect,” said Jeff Strabone of the Cobble Hill Association.”
Nevermind that the character of the neighborhood is what is visible from the streetscape (thus the ability to modify interiors of properties, but not exteriors)!
But CB6’s own Glenn Kelly delivers a rational quote to the Brooklyn paper, explaining why that argument is BS:
““The building was badly in need of a renovation,” said Glenn Kelly of Community Board 6, adding the revamp will likely be an aesthetic upgrade. “The owners are well within their rights.””
Boom
