"The judge, Joan R. Salzman, accused Mr. Scarano of “deliberately overbuilding” and said some of his filings were “so deceptive that they call to mind out-and-out fraud.” “False filings lead to chaos,” she wrote. Mr. Scarano, the fourth architect to be barred from submitting documents under a 2007 state law, did not return calls seeking comment. A spokeswoman, Linda Alexander, said in a statement that his company, Scarano Architect PLLC, “is pursing all avenues available to reverse the erroneous rulings that were issued today.”
Mr. Scarano’s lawyer, Raymond T. Mellon, said he would most likely challenge the constitutionality of the 2007 law, which authorizes the city to bar licensed architects."
Writing as someone whose chosen profession not only is reliant on the construction industry, but has strict ethical guidelines for those so certified, I can say that Mr. Scarano got what was coming to him. Plenty of architects find little ways to help out clients and are horrific at public relations, but just due to his sheer volume, Mr. Scarano took it to another level. His floor plans became the stuff of legend amongst anyone with even a rudimentary understanding of the Zoning Resolution. Plus, who wants to live in a half-height space?
First, do no harm, Mr. Scarano.
Image from Brownstoner.
Second, greed leads to poverty. To all the land barons in Carroll Gardens and other gentrified neighborhoods who have ruined the lives of those who built it, only to find out one day they couldn't afford to live there anymore. The quality of life is deteriorating there to anyone who opens their eyes and sees this is hardly a "neighborhood" anymore. Well how can it be when all the "neighbors" were forced to move. What goes up must come down. I can't wait.
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