28 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (Image: Michael Muroff Architect)
The former factory building at 28 Roebling Street in Williamsburg will soon become luxury residences and its transformation is nearly complete. The property is two blocks from McCarren Park and occupies a full block of Roebling Street between North 9th and North 10th Street. According to city records, the five-story brick structure dates back to 1910 and permits first filed in 2013 show it will include 31 residences. Architect Michael Muroff notes the factory’s adaptive reuse design includes flood-proofing measures and its exterior renovation/addition take inspiration from local industrial buildings and Flemish roof lines.
The building was once home to the notable Brooklyn-based Longman & Martinez Paint Company.
The building was once home to the notable Brooklyn-based Longman & Martinez Paint Company.
28 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn under construction (Photo: CityRealty)
The conversion adds a new residential floor to the building; the 31 residences are spread over 21,151 square feet on floors one through five while the basement includes 5,345 square feet of commercial space; units average 682 square feet so these will likely be rentals. There are four units on the first floor; seven units on the second through fourth floors; six units on the fifth floor. The building’s basement will also include storage, a recreation room and laundry room. The property owner is listed as Robert Frenkel of Brooklyn-based Atlas Feather.
The former industrial neighborhood has rapidly developed over the past decade and many residential buildings occupy land once used for manufacturing and industry. A condominium at 212 North 9th Street opened in 2015 has a studio listed for rent for $2,500/month (Unit 2B); nearby new rental buildings include 223 North 9th Street, 220 North 10th Street and 250 North 10th Street .
28 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn under construction (Photo: CityRealty)
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