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June 24, 2005
Some Prospect Heights Residents Fear "Future Brooklyn"
WNYC reveals what's REALLY happening to residents in the footprint, and being made an instant millionaire is not part of the deal:
YOST: I would love for them to come to me and say we’re sorry about you having to move, we realize the inconvenience we’re going to give you an apartment on the 31st floor facing west by southwest so you can see the sunset, a small little terrace so you’ll be able to charcoal your lamb chops out there.REPORTER: Instead, Yost says, he’s moving to a small basement apartment nearby at the end of this month, where his rent will essentially double.
Posted by amy at June 24, 2005 9:21 PM