Brooklyn Bethel for sale

[HenryB]

It looks like the faithful salve has decided to leave Brooklyn.

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8609209&syndicate=syndicate§ion=

[purplefan]

I am just back from there, and most of the operations are now in Up state Patterson, but it

will be a few years yet before they move out. The Brother on the desk at brooklyn heights

told me at least two years.

[Hallett 82]

Nice report . . I'm so glad we did the tour in 2010. The views will be the biggest selling point.

[campanula]

This was already in the news

http://www.jwtalk.net/forum/read.php?49,94545

[HenryB]

My apologies

I should have searched before posting!

Thanks for letting me know

[campanula]

It's ok.

Let's discuss this news. What this means? Any thoughts?

[HenryB]

Pure speculation but I would not be at all surprised if in fact 9/11 started the bothers thinking about a move.

Moving upstate will save a fortune and release a massive amount of equity that can be used to further the work in developing lands.

[campanula]

Yes, I think it probably is the reason.

Also organization goes by digital way of developing and most part of work can be easily done distantly. IMHO

[Brother_Bliss]

Bumped to the News forum since this is a current news item.

Also organization goes by digital way of developing and most part of work can be easily done distantly. IMHO

Yes, in decades past, being in New York City right there on the bay was necessary for the fastest distribution of literature, both outgoing and supplies incoming. My how times have changed.

[campanula]

My how times have changed.

For everything is an appointed time... Maybe this is good time for sale

Is anybody here from real estate market?

[Blueyedchanel]

I'm sure 9/11 made them realize just how vaulnerable they were being in such a known location. Plus the cost savings, it's a smart move.