Photo by Miriam Quinones
A public garage in Bedford Park that partially collapsed in early 2017 has come down via demolition. A posted sign indicates the property will be converted into retail space, nixing the prospect of a garage once again.
Owners plan to rebuild the space at 3000 Jerome Ave. just near Bedford Park Boulevard. Residents passing by the clear lot hope owners consider a parking lot. As it stands finding a spot can take upwards to an hour in the evening.
The garage, once known as Dr. Parking Garage, had at one point charged customers an overnight rate of $11 for the night, a bargain for one Bedford Park resident who only went by “BB”. Meantime, another resident who only went by Maria said she was forced to sell her car because finding a spot after the garage closed was impossible. Another resident, who did not give their name, said the new building should be more than two floors as was the case with the former garage.
Photo by Miriam Quinones
The garage collapse in February last year destroyed more than a dozen cars. Many drivers who depended on the lot could not retrieve their damage vehicles for months.
The building’s owner is listed as Fordec Realty Corp. with an address in Midtown Manhattan. A representative for the company did not return a call seeking comment.
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