Thanks to the commenters on Brownstoner who were able to identify the exact address where the Notorious B.I.G. grew up: 226 St. James Place, Apartment 3L.
Looks like a well-kept building, at least today.
Anyone remember him from back in the day?
I bet there weren’t any little white dogs dressed in fleece coats back then…
Maybe he hung out in Bed-Stuy, but this address is clearly in the Hill. Holla!
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vid of BIG back in the day rapping in the hood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKOMPqNGBOE
This one was shot on his block after he died: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85fhKa7-6is&mode=related&search=
if you really want to know, go into the Met on Fulton and ask around. I cannot remember his name right now, but he’s usually sitting in a chair near the front registers. Nice guy – he knew him well.
#3– the guy at the Met’s name is Abraham
Great video clips- thanks!
ah yes! thanks.
>>but this address is clearly in the Hill.
If you’re confused, I believe the Real estate development game was a little different back in the late 80′s, early 90s…
[...] As readers have commented, the name IS a throwback to the Notorious B.I.G., and they’ll soon have a permanent photo of him hung inside. Pretty awesome, seeing as he grew up just up the street. They plan on doing various art installations as well. I suspect the space would be amazing for private parties as well. [...]
[...] time commitment. 9. Take a dance class. 10. Write more. 11. Go to some famous New York places, like Biggie’s apartment, “233rd and White Plains” or Queensbridge. 12. Joined the New York City Public Library [...]
Thank you for this article.
herif
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