When I first was introduced to the Gowanus area, the visionary that I am, innately thought what an amazing space, looks a but like the city but with a canal like Venice. It was only the smell and pollution that would keep people away. Otherwise my vision for the space is actually what is happening now. Unfolding before me, this great area has boomed in the last 5 years and this is just the beginning.
I knew in my heart that one day there would be Gondola’s , tours and all sorts of canal activities despite my husbands negative comments of ARE YOU CRAZY ?
I said maybe, but that’s what I saw 15 years ago, like anything else..things take time to materialize. Money is usually the first factor, who ? Then the rest follows. Once the WHO shows up, VIOLA – if you build it they will come !
Sitting right on the canal is the first of 2 rental luxury residential buildings, that are filling up.. I remember when they were breaking ground, people would pass by and say
“Who wants to live on a toxic site?” I said watch and see.. the area is and has transformed, again this is the infancy stage for the canal. Great things are happening and my office is right here in the midst of it all. My small brokerage spot is on the cusp of Carroll Gardens and Gowanus, right just 100 feet from the Carroll St. bridge.
I am so happy to see this and happy to read about the latest proposal of the Salt Spot,
Check it out – Salt Spot AMAZING is what comes to mind I cannot wait for this to happen, well we all know it has to go through phases before it comes to fruition but at least someone is working on it ! KUDOS.
Change is amazing, embrace it.
I am delighted to be so fortunate to be positioned where I am, and be able to watch and track the changes of Gowanus right from my office.
AWESOME stuff, if you are looking to buy, rent or sell call me first. Imma Giocoli Tyler Vincent Real Estate Inc. located at 362 Carroll Street Brooklyn NY 11231.
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