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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Herzog & de Meuron Leonard Street project lives again; Planned ice rink riles Stuy Town residents

A 830-foot-tall Herzog & de Meuron-designed apartment tower planned for 56 Leonard Street, put on hold when the real estate bubble imploded, has reportedly been revived by Hines Interests. The original design calling for 145 residential condominium units will be used for the reborn project. The design firm is known for the controversial 40 Bond Street condo with its “graffiti fence.” The developer’s other projects include the undulating condo building at One Jackson Square and the Philip Johnson-designed “lipstick” office building on Third Avenue in Midtown.

Stuyvesant Town residents have had a rough few years—the massive downtown residential complex has battled bankruptcy, rent overcharges and a host of maintenance issues. The latest controversy involves plans to build an ice skating rink on what is currently community playground for residents. The proposed rink will offer a limited amount of free access, requiring residents to pay for use the rest of the time, and will stay open until 9 p.m. with music being played over loudspeakers. Both the loss of the playspace and noise worries have residents poised for a fight (NYObserver).

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