Panoramic Views From Gowanus; 18 Gramercy Hits 50% Sold

[Photo by Will Femia. Click for big!]

GOWANUS?Curbed was treated to a sneak preview tour of JDS Development's 202 8th Street, and photographer Will Femia put together some great panoramas of the view from the new building's rooftop terrace. The rental building features one-two- and three-bedrooms, and leasing official launches March 9. We'll be posting a lot more photos and all the details tomorrow. [CurbedWire Inbox; previously]

GRAMERCY PARK?It came as no surprise to learn that 18 Gramercy Park hit the 50 percent sold mark in just six months. That 15 Central Park dream team?developers Arthur and William Lie Zeckendorf, architect Robert A.M. Stern?really knows how to build 'em. Also, there are only 16 condos in the building. There are 14 full-floor units, plus a "grand maisonette" and duplex penthouse, which went into contract for the full $42 million asking price. Well la de da. [CurbedWire Inbox; previously]

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN?In December, the Brooklyner announced it would be getting an organic food market on its ground floor and a tipster sends word that it might be moving in: "Been seeing large food shipments, and today a delivery with yogurt (which perishes fast so they must be opening within a week or two)." [CurbedWire Inbox; previously]