Almost exactly sixteen years to the day have passed since Downtown Brooklyn was rezoned for greater residential development, and the once-industrial area has given way to an increasingly coveted residential one. Between its easy access to Manhattan, close proximity to popular Brooklyn neighborhoods, and increased retail, dining, and entertainment opportunities, it would seem everyone - developers, designers, residents - wants to be a part of it.
The building boom shows no sign of slowing down. If anything, the real estate community is literally thinking bigger so as to keep up with increased office, educational, and retail demand that comes with residential. Some buildings are dramatic new additions to the skyline, others are still but a twinkle in the developer's eye, and all promise to reshape the local landscape.
The building boom shows no sign of slowing down. If anything, the real estate community is literally thinking bigger so as to keep up with increased office, educational, and retail demand that comes with residential. Some buildings are dramatic new additions to the skyline, others are still but a twinkle in the developer's eye, and all promise to reshape the local landscape.
The Downtown Brooklyn skyline in the distance as seen from One World Trade Center (November 2020)
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138 Willoughby Street
Developed by Extell | Design by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Condo | 68 stories | 458 units
Studios through 3-beds | $907K - $3.5M
Interiors
Model secondary bedroom
The 720-foot-tall Brooklyn Point's status as the borough's tallest building is only temporary, as 9 Dekalb Avenue (see below) is nipping at its heels. However, the condominium will retain its status as having the highest rooftop infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere and its home above Dekalb Market Hall, which curates residents-only culinary experiences. It also offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, spa and sauna area, rock-climbing wall, indoor basketball court,game lounge, pet spa, and private dining room with demo kitchen. All apartments feature interiors by Katherine Newman and sweeping city and water views.
Brooklyn Point (left) (CityRealty)
City Point and Brooklyn Point mark the ceter of the new Downtown Brooklyn skyline
Developed by Tishman Speyer Properties | Design by Studio Gang with Hill West Architects
Condo | 57 stories | 481 units
Studios through 4-beds | $710K - $4.3M
Renderings of 11 Hoyt via Binyan Studios
Studio Gang's first New York residential building is immediately distinguished by its scalloped facade. On the outside, it forms an organized pattern that animates the building as light hits it at all hours of the day. On the inside, it enhances the views and provides built-in window seats to enjoy them. Interiors also feature 10' ceilings, grand entrance galleries, open chef's kitchens, abundant closet space, and a choice of finishes. Residents have access to a private park, private driveway, private dog run, and outdoor hot tubs. Indoor amenities at the Park Club and Sky Club include a state-of-the-art fitness center, sports courts, pool, sauna and steam room, co-working lounge, children's playroom, game room, and screening room.
10 Nevins Street
Developed by Adam America Real Estate, Slate Property Group, and Vanke | Design by ODA
Condo | 27 stories | 184 units
Studio through 3-beds | $590K - $2.3M
All renderings of The Brooklyn Grove via Adam America
Apartment interiors
Closings and move-ins have just begun at The Brooklyn Grove, whose facade with glazed brick and framed windows makes it a standout at street level. Interiors feature organic materials, oversized windows, well-appointed chef's kitchens, and spa-like master baths. It is topped with a roof deck, and amenities below include an attended lobby, fitness center with yoga studio, 40' pool with deck area, children's playroom, pet spa, lounge, and party room.
(ODA Architecture)
Developed by Oestreicher Properties | Design by Morris Adjmi Architects
Condo | 14 stories | 48 units
1- through 3-beds | $995K - $2.7M
Rendering via Arc Media; construction progress circa November 2019 via CityRealty
Living room
Roof deck
Starchitect Morris Adjmi's latest Brooklyn design is taking shape on the cusp of Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, and Cobble Hill. Its clean lines, industrially-inspired windows, and textured Danish brick facade pay tribute to the neighborhood's past while nudging it into the modern day. All apartments feature oak plank flooring, minimalist kitchens, marble baths, and stacked in-unit washer/dryers. Select units have private outdoor space, and all residents have access to an attended lobby, a fitness center, a game room, a lounge, a media room, a children's playroom, and a rooftop garden with outdoor kitchen and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Construction recently topped out, and the cladding is well underway.
76 Schermerhorn Street
Developed by Lonicera Partners, Orange Management, and The Davis Companies | Design by Studio DB
Condo | 13 stories | 59 units
1 through 3-beds | $805K - $3.4M
All renderings of The Symon via Compass
Situated just outside the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, The Symon draws inspiration from its timeless surroundings, takes its name from the patriarch of the entrepreneurial and philanthropic Schermerhorn family, and marries rich, natural materials with classic detailing for timeless yet fresh interiors. The light-filled interiors boast crown molding accents, gracious entry foyers, custom-washed oak floors, high-end kitchens, and private terraces in select units. Residential amenities include a luxurious attended lobby, lounge, children's playroom, gym outfitted with Peloton equipment, and roof deck with scenic vistas.
280 Cadman Plaza West
Developed by Hudson Companies | Design by Marvel Architects
Condo | 38 stories | 133 units
1 through 4-beds | $1.2M - $5.3M
All renderings via The Corcoran Group
Well situated on the cusp of Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights, this towering, Flatiron-esque building makes a dramatic statement in the Brooklyn skyline. It went up on the former site of the Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, and a new, state-of-the-art library will open at the base. The retail space will be occupied by Brooklyn Roasting Company and a pop-up food venue featuring Smorgasburg vendors.
Upstairs, all units come with incredible views, hardwood floors, marble countertops and islands in the well-appointed kitchens, and spa-like master baths. Amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby; a Sky Lounge with a kitchen and a bar; a landscaped terrace with grilling stations and areas for socializing; a children’s play space with indoor and outdoor areas; a sound-attenuated screening room; a music rehearsal area; a residents’ study; and a fitness center that includes a hot tub, sauna, and yoga studio.
Upstairs, all units come with incredible views, hardwood floors, marble countertops and islands in the well-appointed kitchens, and spa-like master baths. Amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby; a Sky Lounge with a kitchen and a bar; a landscaped terrace with grilling stations and areas for socializing; a children’s play space with indoor and outdoor areas; a sound-attenuated screening room; a music rehearsal area; a residents’ study; and a fitness center that includes a hot tub, sauna, and yoga studio.
November 2020
91 Pacific Street
Developed by Fortis Property Group | Design by FXCollaborative
Condo | 15 stories | 48 units
Studio through 3-beds | $975K - $3.4M
All images of 1 River Park via Douglas Elliman
At ground level, 1 River Park is a seamless addition to its classic brownstone block. But above the neighborhood's cornice line, a majestic glass tower makes a striking addition to the local skyline. All units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, Gaggenau-appointed kitchens, and panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Over 17,000 square feet of residential amenities include landscaped sky gardens with lawn seating and outdoor movie screen , a stone-detailed lobby with 24-hour concierge, an outdoor heated pool, al fresco dining with outdoor kitchen and BBQ grills, and expansive fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment, and parking.
347 Henry Street
Developed by Fortis Property Group | Design by Douglas Romines
Condo | 15 stories | 25 units
1- through 4-beds | $1.2M - $7.5M
All images of 5 River Park via Douglas Elliman
Located on the cusp of Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn, 5 River Park offers a contemporary interpretation of classic Brooklyn masonry design. The graciously scaled apartments feature excellent proportions and light, stunning views, top-of-the-line kitchens, tranquil baths, and generous closet space. Over 20,000 square feet of residential amenities include an outdoor resort pool and garden grotto, outdoor kitchen and dining area, private playground, indoor hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center, acoustically enhanced music room, children's playroom, and game room.
1 Flatbush Avenue
Developed by Slate Property Group | Design by Hill West
Rental | 19 stories | 183 units
Studios through 2-beds | $2,500 - $4.286/month
All images of One Flatbush via Hill West and Compass
Apartment interiors
Lounge
Beautifully situated on the cusp of Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene, the design of One Flatbush by Hill West with Whitehall Interiors, nods to the neighborhood's history with an industrially-inspired red brick facade and multi-paned, oversized windows. The contemporary units offer open-plan layouts, well-appointed kitchens, tranquil baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. An extensive amenity suite includes a fitness center, residents' lounge, co-working space, game room with wet bar, communal dining room, outdoor patio, and landscaped roof terrace.
Under Construction
Developed by JDS Development Group | Design by SHoP Architects
Condo | 73 stories | 575 units
Rendering of 9 Dekalb Avenue via SHoP Architects
No Brooklyn landmarks were demolished to make way for this supertall. On the contrary, the Brooklyn Dime Savings Bank is being restored and reimagined as the entrance to what will be the tallest building in Brooklyn, a 73-story tower rising behind it. The apartments above will be a mix of rentals and condos, and all residents will have access to a rooftop lounge and pool wrapping around the Guastavino dome. Foundation work began in the spring, and completion is estimated for 2022.
Developed by Madison Equities | Design by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects
Rental | 20 stories | 121 units
Renderings of 200 Montague Street credit of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects
An International Style-bank building at 200 Montague has given way to the construction of a 20-story, a 121-unit residential project being developed by Midtown Equities and designed by Beyer Blinder Belle. After purchasing the HSBC Bank for $25 million in 2007, the developer is moving forward with plans to build a market-rate rental building with 26 studios, 57 one-bedrooms, 26 two-bedrooms, and 12 three-bedroom apartments. Amenities are to include a landscaped rooftop terrace, rear yard terraces, fitness and yoga rooms, resident lounge space, children’s playroom, bicycle storage, communal laundry, and a pet wash.
The site is a stone's throw from Borough Hall and Cadman Plaza Park and lies within the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District. As such, the design required the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The blocky massing is distinguished by an elegant, albeit brooding bronze-toned detailing offset by reinforced concrete piers. Our last visit to the site shows that excavation work is well underway and delivery should be expected sometime in 2022.
The site is a stone's throw from Borough Hall and Cadman Plaza Park and lies within the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District. As such, the design required the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The blocky massing is distinguished by an elegant, albeit brooding bronze-toned detailing offset by reinforced concrete piers. Our last visit to the site shows that excavation work is well underway and delivery should be expected sometime in 2022.
339 Hicks Street
Developed by Fortis Property Group | Design by Hill West Architects
Condo | 38 stories | 103 units
Rendering of 2 River Park via Fortis Property Group
2 River Park will be the tallest tower in River Park, Fortis Property Group's redevelopment on the former site of Long Island City Hospital. Well situated on the cusp of Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn, its curved glass facade will help preserve what promises to be amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. Apartments will start on the third floor with no more than six units per floor, and no more than two units per floor from the 20th story up. Residential amenities will include an attended lobby, mail room, bike room, fitness center, indoor pool, lounges, and outdoor terraces. A $241.4 million offering plan has been accepted.
Developed by DelShah Capital and OTL Enterprises | Design by CetraRuddy
Rental | 20 stories | 180 units
Rendering of 22 Chapel Street via CetraRuddy
Last summer, excavation work began for a new 20-story tower with retail space, a community facility, and 180 new housing units. The apartments will begin on the third floor, with south-facing units enjoying views of McLaughlin Park and some upper-level apartments overlooking Manhattan skyline vistas. All residents will have access to amenities like a lounge, party room, children's playroom, bike room, parking for 87 vehicles, a fitness center, a 15th-story pool, and a roof deck. A winter 2022 completion date was posted on the construction fence, but it remains to be seen whether it will meet that - the site has not been deemed essential construction.
View from Brooklyn Point with One Chapel Street off in the distance
61 DeKalb Avenue
Developed by RXR Realty | Design by Perkins Eastman Architects
Rental | 34 stories | 476 units
1 University Plaza via RXR Realty
Following the purchase of air rights from neighboring university buildings, construction is underway on 1 University Plaza, a sleek new high-rise in the heart of Long Island University's Downtown Brooklyn campus. Upon completion, 30 percent of the new units will be priced below market-rate. Residential amenities will include a bike room, mail room, fitness center, children's playroom, lounge, and rooftop terrace. In addition to this project, RXR Realty is working on a nearby low-rise university building with athletic space on the roof.
Developed by Gold Street Realty Holdings | Design by J Frankl Architects and Charles Mellea
Rental | 13 stories | 286 units
Rendering of 260 Gold Street via J Frankl Architects
Earlier this year, construction topped out at 260 Gold Street, a new rental that went up on the former site of a McDonald's restaurant. Since then, the facade design has been upgraded to improve the quality of light and fresh air. More glass allows for more natural light, and residents will have access to multi-level atria and green spaces. Moreover, several units will have private balconies. Additional amenities will include a lounge, game room, screening room, fitness center, business center, children's playroom, pet spa, roof deck, bike room, and 114 parking spaces - nearly as many as were in the site's previous parking lot.
342 Fulton Street
Developed by Avery Hall Investments | Design by SLCE Architects
Condo | 21 stories | 122 units
One Boerum Place rendering via Avery Hall Investments/SLCE Architects
Located on a site previously owned by Brooklyn Law School, One Boerum Place is well situated on the corner of Fulton Street and Boerum Place. The first two floors will contain retail, and the apartments on top will enjoy gorgeous views, high-end finishes and appliances, and access to amenities like a swimming pool with sauna, a two-story fitness center, expansive outdoor terraces, a landscaped rooftop and outdoor kitchen, and a fully-automated parking garage. Construction topped out earlier this spring, and a 2021 completion date was previously provided.
CityRealty (May 2020)
Developed by Brodsky Organization and TF Cornerstone | Design by Marvel Architects
Rental | 26 stories | 300 units
Rendering via Brodsky Organization and TF Cornerstone
As a key part of the new Pacific Park Brooklyn development, 664 Pacific Street will house a 616-seat public middle school at the base, a school playground on the fourth floor, and over 300 apartments on top. Residential amenities will include a fitness center, children's playroom, and indoor/outdoor residential lounges. Construction began in 2019, and completion is estimated for 2021.
Developed by Brodsky Organization and TF Cornerstone | Design by Perkins Eastman
Rental | 49 stories | 810 units
Rendering of 18 Sixth Avenue via Greenland Forest City Partners
At over 500 feet high, 18 Sixth Avenue will be the tallest building in the Pacific Park development (see above). By virtue of its soaring height, residents will enjoy spectacular views in all directions. 258 of the planned 859 units will be affordable, and all residents will have access to the building's amenities. The groundbreaking took place last spring, and completion is estimated for spring 2023.
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Developed by Brodsky Organization and TF Cornerstone | Design by Handel Architects
Rental | 26 stories | 800 units
Rendering of 595 Dean Street (r) and 615 Dean Street (l) via Moso Studio
On the eastern end of the Pacific Park development, 595 and 615 Dean Street will contain 800 residential units, ground-floor retail space, 72,600 square feet of public outdoor space, 455 underground parking spaces, and Brooklyn's first-ever Chelsea Piers Field House. The open space will include playgrounds, dog runs, small gathering spaces, a picnic grove, and a shaded woodland garden. The project is aiming for LEED Silver certification, and the buildings' landscaped green roof spaces and crown of photovoltaic panels will help with that.
Developed by Lonicera Partners | Design by Fogarty Finger Architects
Rental | 23 stories | 160 units
Rendering of 308 Livingston Street via Fogarty Finger Architects
In the southern stretch of Downtown Brooklyn, a pair of turn-of-the-century terra cotta buildings were demolished to make way for a new high-rise that pays tribute to local design; construction is now underway. Residents of the one- and two-bedroom apartments will have access to amenities like a roof deck, a co-working area, a private dining room, several lounges, and a "speakeasy" bar. A 2021 completion estimate was given last fall, and that may still be on track - as this site will contain affordable units, it has been deemed essential construction.
Developed by Boomerang Building Fund | Design by Bricolage Design Associates
Rental | 12 stories | 23 units
Rendering on construction fence via CityRealty
Up the street from 1 University Plaza (see above), construction has recently topped out on 167 Willoughby Street. A rendering on the construction fence indicates that the units within will have oversized windows and private balconies. No more than two apartments per floor will allow for excellent privacy, and residential amenities will include a bike room, parking places, and a common roof deck.
January 2020 (CityRealty)
Developed and designed by Alloy Development
Rental | 38 stories | 256 units
Rendering via Alloy Development
Between the pursuit of LEED and Passive House certification, there is no shortage of ways that New York builders can show their commitment to the environment. However, as work begins on a massive new project, Alloy Development is set to go one step further and, in the words of co-founder and CEO Jared Della Valle, "make this the most sustainable block in Downtown Brooklyn." To that end, the residential component of 100 Flatbush Avenue will be 100 percent electric, or fossil fuel independent, in a first for New York buildings. Moreover, the two public schools at the base, an elementary school and a new Khalil Gibran International Academy high school, will be designed to meet Passive House standards. Additional components will include 100,000 square feet of office space and 30,000 square feet of retail space. Completion is estimated for 2023.
Developed by Jenel Real Estate | Design by Marvel Architects
Rental | 44 stories | 327 units
532-540 Fulton Street circa spring 2020 via CityRealty
Downtown Brooklyn's transformation is well encapsulated at 532-540 Fulton Street, a mixed-use tower that combines office space (this portion is known as The Paxton) with 327 rental units, 96 of which will be affordable, on top. The offices will enjoy soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and communal terraces. The residential units will benefit from panoramic views, a lounge, a business center, package and laundry rooms, parking for 11 bicycles, a ninth-floor gym, and a roof deck. Construction topped out last fall, and the glass facade is on the way up.
141 Willoughby Street
Developed by Savanna Real Estate | Design by SLCE Architects and Fogarty Finger Architects
Commercial | 24 stories
Rendering of 141 Willoughby Street via SLCE Architects, Fogarty Finger Architects
Until 2019, 141 Willoughby Street was occupied by the three-story Institute of Design and Construction. That building is now demolished, and the site is cleared and ready for excavation. At one time, it looked like a mixed-use building featuring retail, office space, student housing, and residential units was going to rise on the site. However, newly revealed renderings indicate that a purely commercial tower may be in the works instead.
October 2020
The former technical school at the site has since been demolished
1 Willoughby Square
Developed by JEMB Realty | Design by FXCollaborative
Commercial | 34 stories
Renderings of 1 Willoughby Square via FXCollaborative
Downtown Brooklyn's first ground-up office development in decades, 1 Willoughby Square will house a 300-seat school on floors 2-6 and office space starting on a setback volume. FXCollaborative, the building's architect, has signed on for 40,000 square feet of space in the new building. Like all office tenants, it will enjoy access to amenity space including outdoor terraces and an adjacent underground parking facility. Construction topped out last year, and significant progress has been made on its glass and brick curtain wall.
Eli Karp’s Hello Living is wrapping up construction on a 22-story, 103-key hotel at 291 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by Gene Kaufman Architects, the ground floor will have a beer garden and the lot-line wall is rendered to feature an interesting art installation.
When hospitality developer GFI Development Company ("GFI") transformed the Breslin Hotel into Ace Hotel New York, the project was widely credited with turning NoMad into one of Manhattan's hottest neighborhoods. A joint venture between GFI and GB Lodging undoubtedly hoped to do the same by bringing an Ace Hotel outpost to 252 Schermerhorn Street (also known as 61 Bond Street), but a Downtown Brooklyn building boom took hold in the years of construction delays since permits were first filed. As the 13-story, 285-room luxury hotel nears completion, it will prove to be a natural addition to a beautiful and bustling Brooklyn neighborhood.
(CityRealty)
Proposed/In the Works
DUMBO-based designer/developer Tankhouse closed on the purchase of a corner development site at 219 Jay Street and Chapel Street for $12.5 million. The lot is currently home to a three-story, 9,800-square-foot building, but offers an additional 37,549 square feet of buildable square feet. Real Estate Weekly reported the sale and noted that the site offers opportunity zone eligible tax benefits.
Tankhouse's website posted preliminary sketches of a new residential tower with several setbacks and private terraces at the site. As permits have not yet been filed, it is not clear how many units the building will have, amenities, or whether it will be a rental or a condo.
Tankhouse's website posted preliminary sketches of a new residential tower with several setbacks and private terraces at the site. As permits have not yet been filed, it is not clear how many units the building will have, amenities, or whether it will be a rental or a condo.
130 St. Felix Street
Developed by Brooklyn Music School and Gotham Organization | Design by FX Collaborative
Condo | 24 stories | 120 units
All images via FXCollaborative for Landmarks Preservation Commission
On Tuesday, June 23, the Landmarks Preservation Commission ("Landmarks") will hear a proposal for a new, state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot facility for the Brooklyn Music School (BMS) with 120 residential units on top. The planned building will rise 24 stories and 285 feet high on a vacant lot behind One Hanson Place and feature a brick and terra cotta skin with a gradiating facade gradually fading from light to dark.
The project will double BMS's instructional space, expand the headquarters, and create a smooth transition between the tower and the Hanson Place Central United Church on adjacent lots. Above the school, there will be one floor of amenities and 21 floors of apartments. Thirty percent of units have been allocated for moderate-income affordable apartments, and the remainder will be market-rate condos.
The project will double BMS's instructional space, expand the headquarters, and create a smooth transition between the tower and the Hanson Place Central United Church on adjacent lots. Above the school, there will be one floor of amenities and 21 floors of apartments. Thirty percent of units have been allocated for moderate-income affordable apartments, and the remainder will be market-rate condos.
Developed by Joy Construction and Maddd Equities | Designer TBD
235,000 - 400,000 square feet
On June 30, a deal for approximately $25 million of land and air rights closed between the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and a pair of frequent collaborators, Joy Construction and Maddd Equities. The team's purchase comprised a 6,000-square-foot lot on Myrtle Avenue for $16.6 million and about 84,000 square feet of air rights at Myrtle Avenue, 120 Navy Walk, 67-73 Prince St. and 202-208 Tillary St. for $8.25 million. The purchase was made in aid of the companies' planned residential project centered at 202 Tillary Street, originally set to measure 235,000 square feet but now able to expand to 400,000 square feet. A residential project with 25% affordable units is said to be in the works.
80 Flatbush Avenue
Developed and designed by Alloy Development
Rental | 74 stories | 870 units
Rendering of 80 Flatbush via Alloy Development
It took a few appearances before the New York City Council and some legal wrangling with local activists, but Downtown Brooklyn's second-tallest building is underway. The entire project will include office space, retail space, a new elementary school, new high school classrooms, and approximately 900 residential units, 200 of which will be permanently affordable. Demolition is underway, and construction is expected to start next spring. Completion is estimated for 2025.
111 Willoughby Street
Developed by The Michaels Organization | Design by GF55 Architects
Rental | 40 stories | 227 units
All images via JLL
111 Willoughby Street is well situated between Bridge and Duffy Streets near City Point, Cadman Plaza and Fort Greene Parks, popular restaurants and shops, and several subway lines. It is also near New York City College of Technology and NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, which may be why it was the owner's desire for student housing to be developed at the site. Recently filed permits call for about a community facility and about 1,800 square feet of retail space at grade level, a second-floor restaurant, a third-floor church, and 220 apartments starting on the seventh floor. Residential amenities will include a bike room, mail and package room, outdoor terrace, study lounge, and roof deck.
Pacific Park/Brooklyn Atlantic Yards, Site B5
Developed by Greenland Forest City Partners | Designer TBD
Two mixed-used towers are planned for Site B5 in the Pacific Park mega-development. Four different development scenarios have been unveiled, but it is clear that the site will contain mixed-use towers housing new retail space, commercial office space, and new residential units on top. A designer has not yet been chosen.
Pacific Park/Brooklyn Atlantic Yards, Sites B5, B6, B7
Developed by Greenland Forest City Partners | Designer TBD
Residential
All images via Greenland Forest City Partners
Developed by Rabsky Group | Designer TBD
Residential | 80 stories | 902 units
Skidmore Owings and Merrill
Action massing diagram via the City of New York
Perhaps no building encapsulates Downtown Brooklyn's renaissance better than the nearly 80-story tower proposed for 625 Fulton Street: It calls for over 50,000 square feet of retail space, 739,000 square feet of office space, an 82,500-square-foot elementary school, and nearly 844,000 square feet of residential space. A quarter of the proposed 902 units would be permanently affordable. If the upzoning is approved, construction would begin in 2020 with completion estimated for 2023.
Developed by Slate Property Group | Design by Hill West Architects
Rental | 40 stories | 139 units
Rendering of 570 Fulton Street via Slate Property Group
A 40-story skyscraper has been proposed for this triangular lot next door to One Flatbush (see above). The plan calls for small-scale office space, so as to attract local businesses and boutique-sized firms, and 139 residential units on top. Thirty percent of these would be affordable. Demolition permits were filed for the three-story building currently on-site, but that does not seem to have happened yet.
Developed by Rockrose Development | Design by SLCE Architects
Rental | 47 stories | 609 units
98 Dekalb Avenue assemblage (CityRealty)
Earlier this spring, permits were filed for a new development with grade-level retail space and apartments from the second floor up. SLCE Architects is listed as the architect of record, and demolition permits have not yet been filed for the garage currently on-site.
Developed by RedSky Capital | Designer TBD
Mixed-use | 50 stories | Units TBD
Rendering via RedSky Capital
Brooklyn developer RedSky Capital has spent the past few years amassing a development site bounded by such thoroughfares as Fulton Street, DeKalb Avenue, Bond Street, and Flatbush Avenue Extension. Demolition permits have been filed for some of the properties already on-site, and renderings have been revealed for a staggered skyscraper with a gray brick facade, industrial-style windows, and several landscaped terraces. It remains to be seen whether it will be a commercial or residential building, but there will be several retail floor plates at the base.
88 Schermerhorn Street
Developed by AWH Partners and Opterra Capital | Design by Danny Forster & Architecture
Hotel | 25 stories | 120 rooms
Rendering via Danny Forster & Architecture
One block from the more traditional Hilton Brooklyn, 88 Schermerhorn Street has been tapped to operate as a Motto by Hilton, a new micro-hotel concept set to open in exciting urban areas all over the world. Plans have not yet been filed, but the architect is considering modular construction.
101 Fleet Place
Developed by Leser Group | Design by Marvel Architects
Commercial | 15 stories
Rendering of 101 Fleet Place via Marvel Architects
Last summer, Brooklyn's Community Board 2 approved a zoning amendment that would allow a proposed new 15-story office building to rise on Fleet Place; since then, the ULURP process has been completed and the developer has picked up a $21.2 million loan for the new building, which is expected to attract smaller firms and non-profits. The site has been home to Duffield Children's Center for about 20 years, and its future plans are not yet known.
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