by Rick Paulas In late January, the realty company Double U Development spent nearly $9 million to acquire the rectangular 7,600 square foot property at 144 Greenpoint Avenue, known more colloquially as the Polonaise Terrace. While Double U have yet to announce plans for the space, as is the case with any high-profile purchase throughout North Brooklyn, gossip and rumors about what may come have spread like fumes wafting from Blissville recycling plants.
Some have wondered if the…
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Well written factual and interesting article.
Thank you, stranger.
Extremely well written. I claim I am an historian of Greenpoint and I did not know it was first a theater and then the famous ampole. bakery.
Went to many family functions and weddings there sad to see it go
As long as Double U does not put Double D out of business, they are welcome to Greenpoint.