(Photo by Josh Derr)

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the Certificates of Appropriateness for 201 Water Street and 9 Old Fulton Street, according to a story in the NY Post. Writer Stephen Witt states, that for 201 Water Street, the LPC approved a new storefront and opening on the ground floor of the site, which is owned by Peter Forman.

For 9 Old Fulton Street, “The LPC approved a four-story building with a one-story penthouse for the site…Architect Van de Bout said the city’s Board of Standards and Appeals must also sign off on the project as the site is zoned for manufacturing and it’s going to be residential. “There’s still a few substantial hurdles to get over before construction begins,” he said.

Previously:
{LPC Public Hearing on 201 Water and 9 Old Fulton Streets, 08Feb2010}

There is a Landmarks Preservation Commission public hearing meeting tomorrow, 09 February 2010. On the agenda are two items for Certificate of Appropriateness at 9 Old Fulton Street (previously heard) and 201 Water Street. 9 Old Fulton Street is a vacant lot within the Fulton Ferry Historic District and has a job/filing application to construct a four story building with one story penthouse. (Zoned M2-1). The 201 Water Street (aka “Jay Street Arts Building”) application is an amendment for a previous approval to alter ground floor openings and install storefront infill. 201 Water is a “Daylight Factory style factory building designed by Frank H. Quinby and built in 1913; and a vernacular style factory building built c. 1900.” Will an approval begin construction of storefronts on the ground level of this building bring more foot traffic down Jay Street?

{NYC.gov BIS for 201 Water St}
{NYC.gov BIS for 9 Old Fulton St}
{LPC on 192 Water and 9 Old Fulton Streets}

(Photo by innuendo.)

[UPDATE May 2011: Choice Market has a new owner. It is now called The Gallery. Therefore the reviews/comments are no longer valid.]

Our sources say that Choice Market (at Jay and York Streets) will open in February. Their awning went up yesterday, which is a sign that it may actually open soon.

Choice Market
108 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Previously:
{Choice Market to Occupy J Condo Location, 22Jul2008}
{April Dumbo Food Tidbits, 01Apr2009}

Curbed and The L Magazine noted yesterday that the artist known as Finley is treating ordinary things, like dumpsters, with wallpaper. She calls this “polite graffti” and will be the best looking dumpsters in NYC. These are located at 25 Jay Street and when we stopped by, they were about half done. Thank you Finley for your ‘gift’ to the neighborhood.

Dumbo Brooklyn now has a new gym. Although Taylor Fitness opened in April, 2009, they’re ready to help you tackle your new year’s resolution of getting fit. Owner and head coach, Darren Taylor, formerly of Boot Camp Fitness Brooklyn NYC, has 15+ years experience as a trainer. His focus is assisting individuals and groups achieve their fitness goals. Celebrities such as Grammy award winning songwriter Gordon Chambers and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz have been some of Darren’s clients. He’s been featured on NY1, News 12 Brooklyn, The Lifetime Channel, as well as in Fitness Magazine and Men’s Health Magazine.

Per their philosophy:
Taylor Fitness uses the CrossFit method, which is a broad, general, and inclusive fitness program. It trains you to be one part gymnast, one part Olympic weightlifter, and one part sprint athlete creating a hybrid athlete. CrossFit trains you at more than one capacity where you are not stuck being really strong or just really fast. It takes functional movements (i.e. movements we as humans do in everyday life) and has the athlete perform them at very high intensities. The intensity level is based on your psychological and physical tolerances, in effect making the program universally scalable.

They are holding an open house on Saturday, January 9, 2010, from 11 am-noon and 1-2 p.m.. You can drop by for a free training session, ask questions regarding technique and obtain advice on nutritional options. Call (347) 533-2439 to register for this event.

Taylor Fitness (tfitnyc.blogspot.com)
10 Jay St., Suite 304
Brooklyn, NY 11201
taylorfitnessnyc@yahoo.com

Dumbo-based Rocksmith and 10.Deep are having a sample sale this weekend (Dec 11-13, Fri/Sat/Sun, 11-8pm) at VII Art Gallery (28 Jay Street). Some of 10.Deep and Rocksmith collections are online on their website, but go to the sale in Dumbo to check out their designs. These designer crewneck sweaters, denim, jackets, tees and accessories make great holiday gifts.

10.Deep (10deep.com)
Established in 1995, 10.Deep/ Tenth NYC is a design firm and creative collective, of which the main output is the 10.Deep Clothing line. (twitter.com/10Deep)

Rocksmith (rocksmithtokyo.com)
Rocksmith Tokyo is Japanese street couture blended with New York City swagger. The ultimate Mixtape of classic and futuristic cuts, fabrics, music styles and attitudes. (twitter.com/RocksmithTokyo)

Gia Fragalli Creations has moved to a new space in Dumbo NYC, we share the studio with six other very talented jewelers and in holidays spirits we are hosting a party on December 5th and 6th. All of Gia Fragalli’s pieces will be at an incredible 40% discount! Featuring work from: Talon, Alexia Cohen, Honey & White, Rumi Ishino, and others.

Come join us in DUMBO for the 1st Annual “JUMBO” Sale!
When: Saturday/Sunday, December 5 and 6, 1-6pm
Where: 68 Jay Street, 6th floor (Suite 610a), Dumbo Brooklyn

It’s been known that the Two Trees’ building at 25 Washington Street is being converted to condos, which has/will displace the 100+ small businesses that are leasing space there. Lease holders were notified in October that their leases are expiring on November 30 and Two Trees will commence demolition December 1st and convert the building into residential apartments. According to a Curbed post, there is an application on file “for a two-story extension to the building (with “accessory cabana spaces” on the roof) in 2007. It was approved back then, but the DOB issued a permit for the job only this past February. The architect on the application is Jared Della Valle of the firm Della Valle + Bernheimer.”

Many of the businesses have moved out of the building, including a large tenant, Securitas, who moved to downtown Brooklyn, or to other office space in the neighborhood. Two Trees have offered offices at 55 Washington Street, but according to a few who have emailed us, they are looking for specific requirements (please contact TT for details no longer have any vacancies (according to a few who emailed us).) A few are still scrambling to find office space and need help from the community to find adequate space. There are offices located in 68 Jay Street, 10 Jay Street, 20 Jay Street, 155 Water Street (“Greendesk”), but some need enclosed spaces (not open cubicles). If you are a landlord or know of a location for small businesses, please help them by emailing us a contact asap or post a comment below. We hate to see good businesses leaving the area.

After the jump, we’ve also posted an ad from Craigslist for an office share at 68 Jay Street if anyone is looking.

{Luxury conversion has DUMBO upset at the Walentases, 29Sept2009, Brooklyn Paper}
{25 Washington Conversion Confirmed, 30Sept2009, Brownstoner}
{Is Dumbo’s 25 Washington Going Residential?, 26Aug2009, Brownstoner}
{Dumbo’s Next Blockbuster Conversion, 25Aug2009, Curbed}
{BIS record for 25 Washington St}

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Concord Market is located on Tillary Street (at the corner of Jay St) right behind the Concord Village apartment complex, considered to be in downtown Brooklyn. In fact, Alap Vora, owner and manager, grew up in this complex. He knows the community very well and has many years experience in the business world for his young age. He grew up in a family that owns many retail stores so he has practical and first hand expertise on running a venue like this. Also, living in the vicinity, there was no market quite like this. The residents and other people in the area wanted convenience, service and value. This is exactly what it offers and plans to stay that way for the long haul.

The interior is very green, fresh, clean and modern looking. The look of this store conveys the philosophy behind it–freshness and quality food that is affordable. Concord Market was completely gutted, renovated, and refurbished. Concord Market plans on catering as well and delivers.

Concord Market
91 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1930
open daily 7am-10pm

(Reporting by Sabrina Ravindranath)

{From the Ashes of the Associated Comes Concord Market, Brownstoner}
{Two new groceries to open in Downtown, The Brooklyn Paper}

The White Gown is a bridal salon based in Dumbo, located on 69 Jay Street. They provide unique and exclusive wedding dresses in a friendly and calming environment that welcomes brides hoping to find the perfect dress. They achieve this with one-on-one consulting and tailoring to suit the dress to the bride’s personality and style.

They are having an End-of-the-Year Clearance on November 21-22. Gowns (normally $1,000- $3,000) will be selling for as low as $199-$799. There’s more details on their website www.thewhitegown.com.

The White Gown (www.thewhitegown.com)
69 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: 718.222.GOWN (4696)
Email: whitegown@gmail.com