04/26/11 1:59pm

Washington Street construction

The sidewalk on Washington Street, between York Street and Front Street is being replaced with ‘pigmented sidewalks’. The West side of the street is being completed this week. Repairs will begin on the East side of the street tomorrow, according to the NYC Department of Design + Construction. Ongoing work is occurring on Washington Street and Plymouth Streets with the installation of Auger piles, installing curbs on Water Street between Washington and Adams Streets, and backfilling of trench and placing temporary asphalt on roadway over the trench near the intersection of Water and Adams Streets.

Washington Street construction

Since many have asked, yes, the Belgian blocks in Dumbo will eventually be repaired as it was on Water Street between Old Fulton Street and Main Street.

For more information, please call Paul Kidder, the Community Construction Liaison at 718-643-2850 or email: waterstreetccl@gmail.com

All construction posts are here: dumbonyc.com/tag/construction

Previously:
{Construction Update in Dumbo (Mar 2011)}
{Construction Update in Dumbo (Feb 2011)}
{Pile Driving on Washington Street, 17Dec2010}
{Two Way Washington Street, 10Nov2010}
{Washington Street Construction (Oct 19 Update)}
{Washington Street Construction (Sept Update), 22Sept2010}
{Asbestos Abatement Project, 27Aug2010}
{Washington Street Construction Update, 13Aug2010}
{Construction Around Dumbo Through 2011+, 10May2010}
{Notice: Cars Parked on Dock Street, 12Apr2010}
{Water Street Reconstruction Update (Mar/Apr 2010), 10Mar2010}
{Water/Washington St Reconstruction Project Update, 03Dec2009}
{Belgian Block Reconstruction to Begin, 04May2009}

04/06/11 11:45am

Gramercy Park Flowers open

The Dumbo Brooklyn location of Gramercy Park Flower Shop is now open. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Gramercy Park Flower Shop (gramercyflowers.com)
28 Adams Street (and 32 Adams St), Brooklyn NY 11201
Phone: (212) 475-4989

Gramercy Park Flowers open

Previously:
{Gramercy Park Flowers Storefront Progress, 18Feb2011}
{Gramercy Park Flower Shop to Open on Adams Street, 01Feb2011}
{New Retail Space Being Created in Dumbo, 22Sep2010}

03/09/11 9:00am

Construction on Washington/Front St 2/23/2011

The following is this week’s anticipated construction work schedule (7am – 3:30pm work hours), field conditions permitting for this week. Please note that parking may be restricted in work areas.

  • 3/4/11 through 3/11/11 – Water Street/Adam Street intersection near the Manhattan Bridge, Continue installation of chambers, valves and manholes
  • 3/4/11 through 3/11/11 – Washington Street between Water Street and PLymouth Street, Excavate and prepare sewer trench for Auger piles and final section of sewer pipe
  • 3/4/11 through 3/11/11 – Washington Street intersection at Plymouth Street and inside the DEP yard, Continue excavation for the installation of valves, chamber and manholes
  • 3/4/11 through 3/11/11 – Front Street/Washington Street intersection between Main Street, Excavation and removal of boulder; installation of the final sewer and water connection at this location

NOTE: The B25 Bus line has been returned to the original route along Water Street.

Looking ahead:

  • Water St. from Main St. to Adams St.: Continue the installation of new granite curb, sidewalk and Belgian block roadway.
  • Washington St. between York St. and Water St: Continue the installation of new granite curb, sidewalk and Belgian block roadway.

For more information, please call Paul Kidder, the Community Construction Liaison at 718-643-2850 or email: waterstreetccl@gmail.com

Previously:
{Construction Update in Dumbo (Feb 2011)}
{Pile Driving on Washington Street, 17Dec2010}
{Two Way Washington Street, 10Nov2010}
{Washington Street Construction (Oct 19 Update)}
{Washington Street Construction (Sept Update), 22Sept2010}
{Asbestos Abatement Project, 27Aug2010}
{Washington Street Construction Update, 13Aug2010}
{Construction Around Dumbo Through 2011+, 10May2010}
{Notice: Cars Parked on Dock Street, 12Apr2010}
{Water Street Reconstruction Update (Mar/Apr 2010), 10Mar2010}
{Water/Washington St Reconstruction Project Update, 03Dec2009}
{Belgian Block Reconstruction to Begin, 04May2009}

02/22/11 3:37pm

Here’s a FSBO listing we found on Brownstoner’s Marketplace for a 1 bedroom 847 square feet ($797/sqft) apartment with a 325 sqft private terrace at 85 Adams (aka Beacon Tower). Per the listing:

Over sized 1 bedroom apartment with 325sf terrace, in the heart of Dumbo. South exposure drenches the apartment in sunlight all day long. Living area has lots of room for a full dining area and living room. Beautiful oak floors, large closets and an in-unit washer and dryer. 11ft high ceilings, highest in the building. Great open kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances by Jenn Air, GE & Bosch. Amazing bathroom with an over sized medicine cabinet and a deep 6ft soaking Zuma Tub.

847 sqft 1 bedroom 1 bath, 325 sqft private terrace
ask: $675,000
cc: $786.78
tax: $21.70 (tax abated)
To make an appointment, contact 85adams2c@gmail.com.

02/18/11 12:52pm

New Views

The scaffolding has come down at The Gramercy Park Flowers storefront at 32 Adams Street and it looks like it’s progressing well. The industrial-style windows resemble those of the old factories when this 1914 building at 55 Washington Street (Gair Building #6) was a cardboard factory. As posted early this month, the florist plans on opening sometime in March on April 1 (updated 2/23 per Two Trees).

32 Adams Street

(Top photo thanks to Josh Derr)

Previously:
{Gramercy Park Flower Shop to Open on Adams Street, 01Feb2011}