Aerial rendering of the Kreischer House Development in Staten Island

Proposals Pending for 11-Building Complex at Kreischer Mansion in Charleston, Staten Island

New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently reviewed proposals to transform the grounds surrounding Charleston, Staten Island’s historic Kreischer Mansion into an 11-building residential complex. The LPC had generally positive comments about the project, located at 4500 Arthur Kill Road, but did request some minor changes to the proposals including the height of the new residential structures, proposed landscaping, and the distance between the Victorian home and the new construction.

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179 Lott Street in Flatbush, Brooklyn

Permits Filed for 179 Lott Street in Flatbush, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 179 Lott Street in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Located between Tilden Avenue and Beverley Road, the interior lot is five blocks west of Beverly Road subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Joel Waldman under the Lott Residence LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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