by Emma Davey Williamsburg’s beloved Crest Hardware (558 Metropolitan Ave.) recently said goodbye to the neighborhood after six decades of friendly advice, art shows, and plenty of plants. And now we know what will take its place—an 11-story, 75 unit rental building.
Real estate firm Green Street purchased the building, combined with adjacent lots at 536, 546, 554 Metropolitan Avenue, for $22 million. “The four properties between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street cover a combined 21,120…
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Lol affordable housing? These will be rented at market rates no doubt about it. I’d love to know what will attract new residents to this area when all of the beloved small businesses are closed.