Quirks And All...339 Union Street Renovation Almost Complete

Work on the brick townhouse at 339 Union Street has been going on for the last few years now. Original plans for an interior renovation of the four family, four story building were first filed with NYC Department Of Buildings back in 2009 by Adam Aaron Architect, PC., of Avenue T in Brooklyn. Interior demolition started soon afterwards, but the site was hit with a Stop Work Order in 2010. Apparently, the work did not conform to the approved permit and did not include the horizontal extension that was being built onto the rear of the structure.
By early 2011, amended plans had been filed and construction resumed. A few week sago, the plywood fence surrounding the site has been removed, revealing some real quirks. Obviously, esthetics weren't high on the list of priorities. Just take a look at the new parlor floor windows. Or how about the new front door that isn't even centered in the opening?
One wonders what the inside looks like.

The building belongs Arthur Haruvi of Simry Realty. (Read more about Haruvi here)
No word yet on if the four units will be offered s rentals or condos.

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Surveillance Cameras And "Keep Out" Signs Didn't Keep DOB Inspectors Away

The building at 339 Union Street between Court and Smith Streets has been empty for a few months now, while the four-story house is being renovated. One hardly can blame the owner for putting up a "keep out" sign or two, but the front door is plastered with warnings to 'keep out', to 'beware of the dog', to 'not trespass on the private property'. And to make doubly sure, the place is apparently under camera surveillance.

Turns out that all these warnings didn't keep the buildings inspector out. A new sign has been added to the collection on the front door: it's a stop work order from the NYC Department Of Buildings. I guess the agency's inspectors weren't much impressed by the warnings.

Obviously, the owner and/or contractor was less concerned about thieves entering the premises than of keeping spying eyes diverted from the fact that the work being done inside did "not conform to approved construction documents" and that "six wood floor joists have been cut off from bearing wall." Or maybe it was the fact that excavating at cellar level was contrary to filed plans.

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