Comments on: Troutman St.: From Crack Den to Condo Hub?

By: armstrong

armstrong — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:26:53 +0000

The more people that call 311 about 173 Starr Street, the more likely the garbage will be removed from the front of it.

By: Ria

Ria — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:45:24 +0000

Breaks my heart to read all the comments above. I lived and grew up on Troutman Street back in the 50′s! It was a great block where everyone watched out for each other. Family lived all around, Central Avenue, Jefferson Street, Melrose Street, Evergreen Avenue, it was a fun time, a simple time. Bushwick Avenue was all brownstones, owned or occupied by doctors and lawyers. You could walk for blocks and blocks and someone who knew your parents would always see you and report back. Memories…..

By: Poetsona

Poetsona — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:03:36 +0000

I grew up here and this place has taken a 360 turn around from where it was. About 15 yrs ago I would be afraid to be on Troutman and Knickerbocker or Irving….but now it’s one of the most places I hear many people want to move too.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:47:55 +0000

kay, just found out more by doing a public records search here:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/jump/acris.shtml

Looks like its currently held by Lehman Brothers as of 12/26/2007, and the record does in fact go back to a Max Bittenson.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:31:16 +0000

This development co. lists 173 Starr as a “completed project” which could mean that it was sold and there are plans for development? Or it could just be a typo. Worth contacting them perhaps. I live on this block and would love to see something happen with that building. Last summer there was a dead dog lying in front of it for days. DAYS.

here is the link: http://www.1800plan.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=30

By: Jeanne Lunkowski

Jeanne Lunkowski — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:54:43 +0000

ReL 173 Starr Street. I was raised and lived at 167 Starr Street. 173 in the 1950 and perhaps into the 60′s was owned by a Max Bittenson. You may be able to trace the present owners by finding the Bittensons in the public records.
Shebah

By: sweetser

sweetser — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:15:53 +0000

173 starr st. was mentioned a few times in this thread, and my brother-in-law and I have fantasized and considered looking into a purchase here… Can anyone give me some guidance or general advice about tracking down a landlord? Would the information about the owner of an abandoned building be available to the public, or do I have to wait for the current owner to put the building out on the market? Any help will be appreciated.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:43:10 +0000

That has to be one of the most amazing stories ever told on This american Life.

Oh, Joe. I want a followup. How’s he doing? Where is he?

By: BornOnWyckoffAve

BornOnWyckoffAve — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:22:27 +0000

Oops, my tag didn’t display at the end of the last comment. Let me try it with brackets instead:
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By: BornOnWyckoffAve

BornOnWyckoffAve — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:17:12 +0000

Speaking of (omg!) NY Mag, I noticed that their centerfold recently was some hipster chick who lives in the Bush. I guess the neighborhood has arrived at last!