Writersoul: I didn’t say ALL photos are from Kaser, it’s just that the emphasis seemed misplaced. I don’t think that Kaser is what they are upset about, that’s not the neighborhood these guys are from/close to. To me it seemed like a scare tactic, sort of look how bad things can get if we don’t reign it in. The houses in Kaser seemed old, while at issue now are the new fancy condos built on relatively small lots.
I agree that there may be “overbuilding”, the question is how do we control it without clamping down totally. And why are small synagogues and Yeshivas often targeted when they are not usually loud or bad neighbors. Also, Shabbos only Shuls do not have parking issues.
Zdad: KJ would manage their water and sewer needs just fine if their “friendly” neighbors wouldn’t sue them every inch of the way FOR NO GOOD REASON. NYC doesn’t mind if they tap into their water supply (for the right price of course) but somehow it all gets litigated at every turn.
And Jersey City is a lot closer to Brooklyn than Scranton with plenty of cheap housing in some of its neighborhoods, but I don’t know how the crime rates compare.