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From the inbox…More car break-ins on Front Street, Brooklyn Bridge Park meeting notes, and questions for Vinegar Hill residents after the jump. Thanks for your emails. Apologies if I haven’t been able to get to all of them.

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Reminder: Come meet the farmer and learn more about the Dumbo/Vinegar Hill CSA tonight, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Phoenix House at 7:30pm (50 Jay Street (Between Water and Plymouth)).

{dumbocsa.org}
{Dumbo/Vinegar Hill CSA Meet the Farmer on April 8}

As reported earlier, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is starting this summer for Dumbo and Vinegar Hill residents. This is a way for people to buy vegetables directly from a local farmer. Before the harvest season, members commit and pre-pay to buy fresh, locally grown organic vegetables from June to November. By being a member of the CSA, you’re supporting a local farmer, getting fresh organic produce for you and your family each week, and you’ll eat healthier. The CSA website offer more details on the program:

We offer both full and partial vegetable shares. Each of them are picked up every week, but vary in size. A full share costs approximately $25/week and consists of 8-10 different vegetables every week, enough for 2-4 people. Partial shares cost approximately $15/week and contain fewer items more appropriate for a single person or household that does less cooking.

Please email them at core@dumbocsa.org for more information. To meet the farmer and learn more about the CSA, they are holding an event on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Phoenix House at 7:30pm (50 Jay Street (Between Water and Plymouth)).

{dumbocsa.org}
{CSA Planned for Dumbo in June 2008, 04Feb2008}

Our Vinegar Hill correspondent witnessed the arrest of three young men in front of 206 Front Street last night at approximately 9pm. They were not there to see what the men did, but saw a police car with two officers called to the scene to put the three men in custody. Three additional officers who were on duty patrolling the streets were there. Several people have commented on this site that they have noticed an increased presence of police officers and cars patrolling Dumbo and Vinegar Hill after several muggings were reported last week and residents started calling the 84th Precinct and David Yassky’s office (718-875-5200). One of the victims shared his story last week and another comment reported a separate incident in Vinegar Hill by “a group of kids”.

There is a 84th Precinct Council Meeting tonight at 7pm in Dumbo (Phoenix House, 50 Jay Street, between Plymouth and Water) to address and report on the recent crimes. Call the precinct at (718) 875-6811 or their community affairs line for further information at (718) 875-6850.

{Increased Crime in Dumbo at Night, 11Mar2008}
{84 Precinct Council Meeting in Dumbo, 12Mar2008}

{Admiral’s Mansion, Vinegar Hill, 19Feb2008, McBrooklyn}
{A Federal-Style Gem That Outshines Gracie Mansion, 25Jun2006, NY Times}

We posted this townhouse listing on Plymouth Street in Vinegar Hill back in July. It still on the market, but the list price has been reduced from $1,495,000 to $995,000, a half million dollar reduction. Sounds like there were no takers at the original listing price.

A reader went to check out the property and had this to say:

“just a wee bit of a price cut - half a mill worth down to $995k. i checked the place out today and it is a definite knockdown. and the location is absolutely dreadful. don’t get me wrong - i love, i mean love, vinegar hill, but this location is horrible - directly across the street from the water treatment plant, which stinks, the conEd plant is just down the block, and the PJs are around the corner.”

I agree, the location is not great, but quiet. What do you think? Is there potential for an investor who is willing to take a risk to tear down and build a home there (R6-B Zoning)?

{On the Market: 328 Plymouth Street, Vinegar Hill, 25July07}
{NY Times Listing}

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold off discussing 70 Hudson Avenue in the quiet Vinegar Hill neighborhood, according to today’s LPC agenda. The corner lot, Greek revival style rowhouse was built circa 1828-41. The application is to modify the storefront, and construct rooftop and rear yard additions. There is currently no storefront, but probably once had one. Anyone know what it used to be back in the day? Please comment below.

From Property Shark:

• Sale price: $999,000
• Sale date: 8/4/2005
• Building dimensions: 25 ft x 35 ft
• Lot dimensions: 25 ft x 40.58 ft

{LPC Agenda Aug 14, 2007 (pdf)}
{Propertyshark, 70 Hudson Ave.}

Townhouses in the quiet Vinegar Hill are hard to come by since there aren’t too many of them. I came across this one on the market, a 3 story, 2 family on a 25 x 70 lot. There’s an owner’s duplex plus rental. Full basement, R6-B Zoning, delivered vacant. It’s right around the corner from the quaint Hudson St/Plymouth St corner. The drawback is that it’s right across from the ConEd plant. If you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood, this area is a great place that feels like you’re not in NYC, yet it’s a 5 minute walk to noisy Dumbo.

• square feet: 2250
• list price: $1,495,000 ($664/sqft)
• est prop tax: $1,801

What do you think? It this a good deal?

{328 Plymouth Street, Century21}
{Google Map}
{Property Shark}

What: Sixth Annual Vinegar Hill Flea Market
When: Saturday, June 16, 2007, 11am - 5pm (Rain date, Sat, June 30)
Where: Front Street, Gold Street, Water Street, Hudson Street in Vinegar Hill

Proceeds will benefit The Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association.

Already 26 stories tall (7 more to go), Oro Condominium (306 Gold Street) is easily seen from Vinegar Hill at the 99 Gold Street building.

 Oro Condo area map (from orocondos.com)

Previously:
{99 Gold Withdrawing Offering Plan, Turning to Rentals, 25Apr2007, DumboNYC }
{Any 99 Gold Street Updates?, 2Mar2007, DumboNYC }
{99 Gold Street Update (10/9/06), 9Oct2006, DumboNYC }
{orocondos.com, 306 Gold Street}