Domino Site Developers Clear Major Hurdle
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The city's Planning Commission unanimously approved plans Monday to convert the former Domino Sugar plant in Brooklyn into a residential complex.
The proposed project will stretch across six city blocks, rise 30 to 40 stories in the air, and contain 660 units of affordable housing.
The landmark refinery would be the centerpiece of a project the developer says will significantly benefit the community.
"The central refinery building has been landmarked. We're gonna restore the building, put the sign on it," said CPC Resources Developer Michael Lappin.
"I think that's great. If people don't have problem with the edge and super luxury buildings coming in then they definitely shouldn't have a problem with affordable housing," said one Brooklyn resident.
The developer admits there are concerns about the Bedford Avenue L line being able to handle the influx of new residents, but he says they will work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to come up with a solution.
"We're gonna work with the community, with the MTA and other interested parties to try to come up with a plan to make transportation easier to and from the site," Lappin said.
The City Council now has to approve the project.
If approved, it's expected to take 10 years to complete and create thousands of jobs.