1.

I know I sound like a broken record, but how will future generations judge our society based upon the architectural legacy that we have left them.

It makes one reconsider the aesthetics of trash filled lots.

Quite simply, dead space.

2.

There is another Holiday Inn Express almost finished right next door to my office- on 29th street between 7th and 8th Avenues. It's atrocious. ALl the other buildings in the area are great classicly styled buildings, this thing si 2 colot brick straight outta home depot. Boring. Ugly.

And they did the whole construction non-union! In Manhattan. No rat anywhere either. Ugly. Ugly.

3.

I think posters forget where this Holiday Inn Express is built. The area was no man's land just a few years ago. I think it's a great news for Brooklyn. Finally, hotels are coming to the neighborhood. Tourists will come too. That will have a positive effect on real estate prices, local stores and other businesses. That's the most important thing. Could this hotel be more visually appealing? Of course. But that's the problem with this country in general - architectural standards do not exist. That's why in any American city with some rare exceptions have a mix of ugly and attractive buildings or buildings that really don't go together. After all, Gowanus canal is no Paris. And that's OK.

4.

I think view is of several occupied apt bldgs across Union St.(not in great shape). Don't remember any abandoned bldg. But several car lots, etc.
Not sure about 'No man's land' few years ago...maybe 'no yuppie white man's land' perhaps.

5.

OMG, is that the most butt ugly building or what?!! It looks like one of those nursing homes in Nowheresville, midAmerica.

6.

I'm from Nowwheresville, Midamerica and I take offence in your statement. First, we warehouse our elderly in underground silos with usually no more than one story above ground. Second, we would have put shutters to the right and left of each window, and finally, we would always plant a healthy grouping of yews around the drive out front.

7.

Is that the "Ambulance Only'' entrance out front?

8.

Ok I know I'm months behind but no. 6 was really funny. Thanks for the laugh Anonymous.

9.

Ok I know I'm months behind but no. 6 was really funny. Thanks for the laugh Anonymous.