Tallest Structure in Southern Brooklyn to Rise Despite Community Protest

According to The Real Deal, “The building, located at 542 Neptune Avenue, will span 691,405 square feet, including 513,850 square feet of residential space and another 162,220 square feet of commercial space. Ground floor retail will face West 6th Street and Neptune Avenue to West 5th Street. Amenities for the new building include a fitness center, spa, game room, as well as additional recreation space on the 40th floor. SLCE is the architect of record. Cammeby’s purchased the property for $25 million in 2013. The developer owns roughly 15,000 units across the city. President Rubin Schron made a $2 billion offer to buy the Empire State Building in 2013.”

Many outraged residents spoke out at Community Board 13’s public session last November, stating that the complex will be an eyesore that will block local residents views of the Coney Island Beach. At the meeting Council Mark Treyger echoed the residents concerns and vowed to fight against the construction of the monster 40 story tower.

Many residents especially seniors are concerned about losing the bank and pharmacy which is located on the site. The tower will deny seniors access to businesses which provide them their essential daily needs.