@nycrealestatehistory: Is this most hated building in Greenpoint? When the “new” facade of 129 Russell Street was revealed last year, many were shocked to see the transformation. Already mourning the loss of a community space, Greenpointers also felt betrayed by the architecture. Church conversions are tough, but this one seems sinful. Now that the dust has settled, I wanted to see it for myself. What‘s with all the outrage? I think the Devil is in the details. #Greenpoint #Brooklyn #Architecture #ChurchConversion #NYCRealEstate
Yeah. That sucks hard!! I’m p hardcore about keeping orig architecture, but I’m mostly ok if they’re keeping the facade at least. They soooo clearly miffed it on that greenpoint reno 🫠
2026-10-25 16:28:10
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monica :
i know someone who lives there and they are embarrassed to tell people haha
2026-10-25 15:57:53
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Nic :
i like the window people are not creative enough to appreciate it
2026-10-25 15:00:26
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Myyyr :
It was prettier when it wasn’t crappy remodel
2026-10-25 13:18:51
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sillyguy :
how did you just pronounce McGorlick?
2026-10-25 15:15:47
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bacon&eggs :
That window is a crime
2026-10-25 12:16:59
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ava :
I totally agree with you! it just feels extremely low effort for the price tag
2026-10-25 14:34:05
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Codi :
I literally try not to look at this building when I walk by. Destroyed the character of this lovely block.
2026-10-25 15:12:03
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kyliegirl :
You clearly don’t live in the neighborhood; reducing the argument or why this building sucks to ‘people don’t appreciate the look of the architecture’ completely sidesteps the concerted effort locals made to save the park church cooperative and now it’s overpriced apartments, which serve no one around here
2026-10-25 14:40:21
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Jaded_NewYorker :
Love that picture of your mom. Looks like my kindergarten pic in Bed Stuy in the 70s.
2026-10-25 15:27:04
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Bbot :
Because my child used to do low cost after school craft programs there and no there is nothing like that. Community centers are important.
2026-10-25 15:34:38
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Joseph Etienne Trude :
“Landlord landlord, lama sabachthani” absolutely sent me.
2026-10-25 13:19:12
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lizzieg :
the Lutheran church my mom grew up at in the Bronx is now an empty lot, so it could be worse!
2026-10-25 13:17:15
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Nic :
i wanna see the top floor apartment
2026-10-25 15:00:58
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Chels :
Genuinely one of the ugliest buildings I’ve ever seen ever. That off center window is ridiculous.
2026-10-25 16:24:47
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NobodyToldMe :
😁😁😁
2026-10-25 15:39:01
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