Thursday, April 21, 2016

Strange activity at the Steinway Mansion

There's been some activity at the Steinway Mansion recently, and it looks like some kitchen equipment is being moved in.
There's no permits, however, to indicate what is going on.

Photos from George the Atheist

18 comments:

JQ LLC said...

This looks like they are arranging for a celebrity chef show.

Anonymous said...

Workers look like they are from Amish country in PA.

Anonymous said...

Kitchen exhaust systems require permits, but they are rarely secured... and in the cases where the work IS permitted, it is almost never signed off. Thanks for keeping an eye on this, George t A.

Anonymous said...

This is exactly what we have predicted for the mansion - a club or facility that will be closed down, then reopened, closed, reopened - well you get the picture.

The interior will be trashed and carted off, then a fire to two, boarded up, break ins, and of course the hole in the roof.

But, that is fine, as Astoria Park has million dollar dog runs, a fight over bikes vs cars on Shore Road (cars loose) and water fountains, and of course the awkward money pit known at the Peter Vallone Sr Art Center around the pool.

Ahh Queens, like North Korea, a world unto its self best left alone.

Anonymous said...

Well since John Paulson has ignored this, you know that he has no interest in keeping the factory either. A new facility in China, quality gone, and that pale reflection of 'Steinway Hall' the hipster kids he put in charge will do nothing for image.

Anonymous said...

Hey, they will need permits from the LPC (snicker)

Anonymous said...

The Salvation Army is setting up a soup kitchen to feed all of the future poor people of Western Queens.

Can't Wait To Hear What Costa Has To Say said...

Costa Constantinides, the Mansion NYC Councilman. Are you investigating what is actually happening inside this NYC landmark?

Awaiting your report to the citizenry.

The Gagging Gourmet said...

Where do you expect the Caliendo Luyster Creek dopes in his nearly-completed edifice on the corner of 20th Avenue and Steinway to eat? Why of course at the nearby waste water treatment plant Caliendo Warehouse-Mansion Restaurant.

From the Steinway Sunken Swamp to the Steinway Sewer Stench.

Anonymous said...

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/why_city_rejects_landmark_stat.html#incart_river_home

Anonymous said...

When we consider the potential this area had, and how the politicians betrayed their community for a couple of wise-guys, the Chapins spitting on their own Steinway heritage, and Paulson once again showing that luck and great wealth does not translate into business acumen and wisdom, Queens is once again the watchword for everything wrong in this country today.

Anonymous said...

Breaking news: heard its going to be a catering hall!

When will we have the first grease fire and the first raid?

Anyone want to take any bets?

georgetheatheist said...

A great place for a wedding reception! Bride and groom posing for photos on the veranda on a warm Sunday afternoon AS fragrant stench of human waste wafts over from the sewage treatment plant. ("How romantic, Darling")

Anonymous said...

Hey George, its Astoria, home of million dollar dog runs and ten thousand pictures of Fido and Food.

If the politicians say its OK, well then hell, everything is fine!

Anonymous said...

Estimates range in the several millions to make it ADA compatible and to get a C of O for public access, but if you are trying to destroy the building who in the hell cares about code if it be wiring or cooking.

We sure to hell don't want this place wasted on the community.

Anonymous said...

Stop with the John Paulson shit already. He does not consider Queens Wirh contributing his stolen fortunes to. Central Park got his one hindered ,Illini dollars. He sees Queens as a money pit foreign oats to steal from.
Duh? Clearer now?

Anonymous said...

We can thank the Astoria Civic for this one - their alumni did a real piece of work to that community.

Anonymous said...

Glad that Paulson craps on his home turf, Queens.

Sounds like our politicians.