Then and Now: New Construction Tucked Into an Old Building

I’m grateful the builder of this new residential space on Flatbush and Parkside Aves didn’t tear down the original building, but I can’t pretend it looks great. What do you think?

Intersection of city street with bright sky and puffy clouds. A three-story brick building with a Carvel on the ground floor has two floors added above it in an awkward way

Black and white photo of ornate 3 story brick building and an intersection with numerous pedestrians

(Old photo: NYC Municipal Archive, 1940s. New photo: 2022)

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Then and NowJennifer BoudinotJune 30, 2023then and now photos, flatbush ave, Flatbush thingsComment

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Then and Now: New Construction Tucked Into an Old Building

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