13-Story Crown Heights Tower Sparks Debate Over Who It Will House
COLlive reports plans for a 13-story, 94-unit mixed-use building at 767 East New York Avenue in Crown Heights, developed by Yonah Grunhut of Grun Group LLC, replacing the former 770 Auto shop. With average unit sizes around 561 square feet, residents worry the project may add many small apartments that aren’t suitable for local families, sparking debate over who this new housing is for even as the neighborhood needs more homes; the plan also includes unused development rights and has sparked broader community discussion about balancing growth with residents' needs.