On the east side of the street, they are tearing out what was once a row of family owned shops, all uniquely one story high, and in a space six buildings wide, and two buildings deep, they are building what is described as a FIFTEEN STORY CONDO-TYPE APARTMENT BUILDING.
On Orchard Street... the most famous historic boulevard on the Lower East Side, a neighborhood that is famous and beloved for its small streets, amazing history, and character that sets it apart from every other neighborhood.
How on earth will our small streets handle the intense vehicle and human traffic that will be created by these two massive structures?
How much will the skies be forever darkened on this sunny street by this ridiculous decision?
Why didn't anyone in our local government put up a red flag or bring this before the community?
Do the Tenement Museum, and the Lower East Side B.I.D. - both of whose organizations place considerable emphasis on the history of the Lower East Side - support this?
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