Demolition began this week on the old Broome Street fire house, the latest sign that the Essex Crossing development project is picking up momentum. As you can see from these photos show through the construction fencing, it did not take crews long to demolish portions of the southern wall. The 1937 structure is part of Essex Crossing site 5, which will be the new home of a 15-story residential and commercial building.
Last week, in a briefing before Community Board 3’s land use committee, members of the development team said demolition will take about two weeks. Crews will be working 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.