A few years ago, Long Island College Hospital sold a landmarked building on Amity and Henry St. for $6.1 million to help pay some debts. The plan by new owner Time Equities was to build a gated mews–but the Landmarks Preservation Commission agreed that the mews concept and gated compound didn’t reflect the historic district it would be part of. Since then (that would be 2007), the building and two adjoining lots on Henry Street have been derelict with chipped wooden planks covering up for the weed-choked yard. I was getting kind of tired of seeing that amazing-looking building sit empty–especially since it used to be a clinic for children with neurological problems–so good to hear it was finally picked up. This time, according to The Brooklyn Paper, “it sold to a trio of investors for $6 million, according to broker Eric Anton, and the new owners intend to transform it into three luxury units.” It should also be noted that last November, Landmarks did approve a smaller plan for a seven-unit luxury development in the building itself and three new three-story townhomes on the adjoining parcels. The way newly constructed buildings are selling around here, I don’t think they’ll have a problem getting rid of the units. But one thing I’m not sure of: is this location zoned for PS 29 or PS 8? Anyone know?



Actually, I think its zoned for PS 261, which isn’t a bad thing, but it doesn’t have the alure of PS 29.
261 for sure. Such a shame.