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Williamsburg–Greenpoint Waterfront

January, 2010

Marty’s ‘Rose’ thorn: Put affordable housing promise in writing

Williamsburg Waterfront: Borough President Markowitz has rejected a developer’s bid for an 800-unit apartment complex on the South Williamsburg waterfront — unless the builders set aside 100 more below-market-rate units than they originally promised. Comments (3).

The Domino does not fall as city begins review of $1.2B project

Williamsburg Waterfront: The $1.2-billion redevelopment of the old Domino Sugar factory — which calls for several skyscrapers surrounding a historic refinery building with a glass-walled penthouse along the Williamsburg waterfront — moved forward on Monday, as city officials deemed it ready to enter the eight-month public review phase. Comment.
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