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January 16, 2024 Blog, Throwback Thursday

930 2nd Avenue, in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, NY

This week our “Throwback Thursday” focused on the property located at 930 2nd Avenue, in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, NY. It was built in 1900 and has 5 stories, 16 units, and one commercial space. It is a pre-war building located between East 49th and East 59th Street. This charming, well-run building is a walk-up. It..

January 5, 2024 Blog, Throwback Thursday

38 Meserole Street in Brooklyn, New York.

Happy New Year from Scarano Architect, PLLC. This week’s addition of “Throwback Thursday” will focus on 38 Meserole Street in Brooklyn, New York. This building is located in the trendy section of the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It was built in 2008 and consists of five stories and 25 units. The apartments have a communal..

December 26, 2023 Blog, Throwback Thursday

Grimaldi’s Pizza 1 Front Street

This week’s “Throwback Thursday” highlighted Grimaldi’s pizzeria located at 1 Front Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Grimaldi’s historic location also features their signature look. They have an open kitchen concept that demonstrates the art of pizza making to its guests. But they are most famous for their coal-burning ovens which are heated to a temperature of..

December 18, 2023 Blog, Throwback Thursday

Stop & Stor facility located at 1632 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, New York.

This week our “Throwback Thursday” highlighted the Stop & Stor facility located at 1632 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, New York. Scarano Architect was hired to build this store at the above-referenced location. Stop & Story is a family-owned business with over 70 employees, and almost 20 locations, all anchored on Staten Island through its..

December 11, 2023 Blog, Throwback Thursday

133 Water Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

This week’s “Throwback Thursday” highlights 133 Water Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn. This condominium building has 12 floors and 52 units, and it is constructed near the Manhattan Bridge. It was originally built in 1894 and redone in 2006. This project was designed with every amenity and luxury to attract the upscale buyer. The waterfront is..

December 4, 2023 Blog, Throwback Thursday

The Henry Norman Hotel

This week’s edition of “Throwback Thursday” on Facebook highlighted 233 Norman Avene, Brooklyn; The Henry Norman Hotel. This 4-story building was built in 1931 with 58 units. This tired building was completely revamped in 2013. The plans were in the works since 2006 and they were being altered and changed until they finally were approved by..