Standing in front of a construction site at 2338 Bruckner Blvd. State Senator Jeff Klein, Assembly members Luis Sepulveda & Marcos Crespo, Councilwoman Annabelle Palma, and local community leaders voiced their displeasure about a proposed 60 unit "Days Inn" motel which they said would be a "Hot Sheet' Motel.
“I continue to have serious concern over the development of a Days Inn Motel that would provide day rates, creating the potential for a “hot sheet motel” at 2338 Bruckner Boulevard. We know from multiple past experiences that these types of establishments breed not only illicit but potentially illegal activity and hurt otherwise strong communities. I am pleased that the NYC Department of Buildings has issued this stop work order and is taking the matter under careful review,” said State Senator Jeff Klein.
“I commend the of Department of Buildings for their responsiveness to this issue in our community. The residents of Castle Hill have shown that they will not let unscrupulous businesses into their neighborhood without having a seat at the table. This stop work order shows that when communities and elected officials work together we can have a serious impact on decision making,” said Assemblyman Sepulveda.
“The Castle Hill Neighborhood Betterment Association is elated that our hard work is paying off and that a stop work order has been issued against the motel. We will continue addressing all issues affecting our community,” said Castle Hill Betterment Association member and resident Fernando A. Panate.
The announcement comes on the heels of a letter Senator Klein sent to the NYC Department of Buildings Bronx Borough Commissioner, dated September 29, 2014, stating that he believed the approved plans for construction of a hotel at the 2338 Bruckner Blvd site were made in error. On October 1, 2014 the NYC Department of Buildings notified Klein’s office that a stop work order had indeed been issued on the property.
Left - Heavy machinery lays idle due to stop work order.
Right - Construction work is almost right next to the neighboring house.
The stop work order that took effect on 10/01/2014.
