tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post8029678191801821671..comments2024-03-28T18:01:17.304-07:00Comments on Daytonian in Manhattan: The Soon To Go J. F. McQuade Building - 215 East 38th StreetTom Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-10923842577060831542019-08-23T07:43:42.684-07:002019-08-23T07:43:42.684-07:00This kind of destruction has increased with the de...This kind of destruction has increased with the de Blasio administration. Even though I voted for him, I've never like him. On East 86th Street alone there are so many building that have been torn down to be replaced by ugly tall high priced glass and metal structures. Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-2205804257135892762019-08-22T05:44:27.966-07:002019-08-22T05:44:27.966-07:00Just to defend the block, it is quite safe. (Don&#...Just to defend the block, it is quite safe. (Don't want anyone to get the wrong impression.)Tom Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-90173506233591121422019-08-22T05:27:42.108-07:002019-08-22T05:27:42.108-07:00I can see the low-rise charm of this building; but...I can see the low-rise charm of this building; but I also see two side-by-side buildings where the ground floors have only steel security doors, making them look more like this side should be facing the alley rather than the street. And on the Tunnel Exit Street side there is a low wall topped by a chain link fence topped with concertina wire … and even with all that there are still grid bars on the ground floor windows. To me, this all says, "This is a dangerous area. You are not safe here." Whatever you may think of the proposed replacement building -- it will not send that message.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381265307497353021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-16895090531278706232019-08-21T16:20:00.602-07:002019-08-21T16:20:00.602-07:00Yet another gem turning into a faceless modern bui...Yet another gem turning into a faceless modern building. Wish I was surprised. Looked so nice in it's prime.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097441437159417314noreply@blogger.com