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carroll gardens/Gowanus Canal

Started by pechew
over 18 years ago
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Im looking at an apartment at Carroll Gardens, Smith Street right next to the Canal. There has been some talk about underground polution at Gowanus Canal. I dont know what to make of it. So my questions with you knowledgeables are: 1) Is Carroll Gardens the "next" place to boom 2) How big a deal is the pollution? 3) Is it safe? And pleasant to live 4) How long is the ride to mid-town Lots of questions so HELP please!
Response by anonymous
over 18 years ago
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Member since: Apr 2007

Carroll Gardens has already boomed.

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Response by anonymous
over 18 years ago
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I haven't really looked at it closely but PropertyShark has info about pollution. Good luck.

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Response by anonymous
over 18 years ago
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Member since: May 2007

I think there is a federally designated "Brownfield" right on Gowanus Canal. Unles you are rolling in the dirt, drinking canal water, etc., its just as safe as any other area. Carroll Gardens is a great neighborhood, so is Gowanus. I wouldn't worry about it.

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Response by anonymous
over 18 years ago
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Member since: Apr 2007

Go for a swim in the canal and see how you feel afterwards. Note any symptoms, nausea, vomiting, etc.

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Response by anonymous
over 18 years ago
Posts: 70
Member since: Mar 2007

OP here. I dont mean drinking water off the canal or even going for a swim there. I wondered if the toxicity has gone into the water system as people seem to claim for the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area.

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