My Life In Brooklyn

This building is in the heart of a Fedders-loving teardown-and-rebuild area, on the corner of Lott and Albemarle.  It is almost directly across the street from a public elementary school. 

The danger sign is evident, along with the “RO” notation.  You can’t see it well in this smaller image, but the windows are broken and one has a bicycle rim or tire displayed.  I have no idea what the fate will be in this case, but it happens to be in a risky neighborhood, in the company of many new buildings and ongoing construction projects.

I’m placing a hi-res version of this image on Flickr if you care to have a closer look.  This building has a few nice details on the exterior, no telling what the inside might reveal.

Nov 30, on the way to work, my husband grabbed a couple photos of the aftermath of a fire above Mike’s International on Flatbush. Honestly, I had no idea this happened and didn’t even notice sirens. Hope everyone is okay and is well-insured.  Couple more pics on Flickr.

On my walk on Wednesday I noticed two places available for rent.  What I wouldn’t give to have something interesting set up shop! Decent wine shop, bagels, cards, antiques, used book store … whatever, I’ll take it.

The first location is 653 Flatbush, seen below (former printing shop) and the second is 700 Flatbush, with the red awning.  Actually I expect 700 Flatbush is already rented, I saw people working in the place — it may be open for business by now.  My best guess?  A shoe sneaker store, or a salon.  Salons are a safe bet here.