All photography of 262 55th Street via H5 Photography
Sunset Park is already home to a number of prewar cooperatives and townhouses, but Brooklyn's boutique condo building boom has made its way here: Sales have just launched at 262 55th Street, a five-story condominium comprising a one-bedroom garden maisonette unit, a two-bedroom unit, and three full-floor three-bedroom units. The one-bedroom is priced at $1,399,999, and three-bedrooms start at $1,499,999. All units come with private outdoor space, and all are available for immediate occupancy.
262 55th Street was developed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York, an affiliate of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, and designed by Brooklyn-based firm Evan Chan Architect. The five-story building is distinguished at street level by its red brick facade and wood slat accents. Beneath the surface, underfloor soundproofing and two-inch closed cell spray foam insulation promise the ultimate in quiet in what's set to become a bustling location.
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All condos at 262 55th Street feature:
- Connected outdoor space
- Private elevator access
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Recessed lighting
- White oak flooring
- Kitchens with abundant cabinetry and high-end appliances
- Baths with large format Evoque Perla and Roberto Cavalli wall tiles and high-end fixtures
- Central heating and air conditioning
- In-unit washer/dryers
The sales launch comes at an exciting time for Sunset Park: On March 3, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an agreement to transform the city-owned South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into an offshore wind port facility. The terminal will become an interconnection site for the Empire 1 Wind Project, and heavy lift platforms will be built on the 39th Street Pier for wind turbine staging and installation. This is set to become one of the largest offshore wind port facilities in the nation, and instrumental in the city’s goals of 100 percent clean electricity by 2040 and carbon neutrality by 2050. Additionally, the New York City Economic Development Corporation has partnered with the community to support workforce training for offshore wind careers.
“This is a transformative moment for New York City and our clean energy future — a future of sustainable power, good-paying jobs, and climate justice.” — Mayor Eric Adams
Image via Industry City
Before the agreement was announced, the redevelopment of Industry City from manufacturing buildings to a robust community was instrumental in breathing new life into this section of South Brooklyn. An outdoor ice rink is currently open, and the Industry City website shows outdoor fitness classes taking place in warmer months. At any time of year, locals and visitors can enjoy an expansive food hall, live events like music performances and art classes, America’s first hatchet-throwing venue, and retail offerings from a number of eclectic designers.
A rezoning was proposed to allow for big-box retail, academic space, and still more uses for the Industry City campus. However, local activists raised concerns that this could lead to gentrification. When the rezoning fell apart in September 2020, The New York Times described it as “the biggest clash over development in the city since the collapse of the Amazon deal in Queens.” Nevertheless, things show no sign of slowing down — at the end of 2021, the New York Post announced that Industry City had leased a total of 800,000 square feet of office, light manufacturing, studio, and retail leases since the height of the pandemic.
Outside of Industry City, locals enjoy easy access to NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, the country’s first online-only Whole Foods, and green space like Greenwood Cemetery, Sunset Park, and Bush Terminal Park. Transportation options include the 53rd Street N/R/W, the Brooklyn Army Terminal ferry, and the B11 bus line.
Sunset Park Listings
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4612 Sixth Avenue, #8 (Garfield Realty Corp)
From the Listing: Two short blocks from Sunset Park, 4612 Sixth Ave #8 is waiting to be your minimalist home or home away from home. A couple flights up, apartment #8 has been lovingly cared for with hardwood floors, a built-in Murphy bed, and renovated windowed bathroom. The new kitchenette completes the cozy space, and two southwest facing windows allow sunlight to brighten the space throughout the day. See floor plan and full details here.
702 45th Street, #2D (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Spacious one-bedroom, one-bath tastefully renovated coop apartment has an open windowed kitchen with floor-to-ceiling teak custom cabinets and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. It is conveniently located on the second floor with south and west exposures, which allow an abundance of natural light and views of Verrazano Bridge from the bedroom. The windowed bathroom has new white subways tiles, gray marble sink top and large soaking bathtub. Additional features include original oak parquet floors with mahogany inlay, high 9' ceilings, and original details throughout. No charge for individual storage bin in the basement. See floor plan and full details here.
4002 Seventh Avenue, #39 (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Beautifully renovated spacious 590-square-foot one-bedroom third-floor coop with great layout and sunny northeast exposure. Interiors include a windowed renovated bathroom with deep original cast iron soaking tub and a windowed renovated eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances - Liebherr Fridge, Bertazzoni gas range, Bosch dishwasher and custom made cherry wood cabinets. Apartment features oak parquet floors with mahogany inlay, crystal doorknobs, four large closets, exposed wood original French doors, new windows and original prewar detail throughout the apartment. Large basement storage bin is allocated to the apartment with no extra charge. See floor plan and full details here.
549 41st Street, #2D (Compass)
From the Listing: Located in a meticulously maintained pre-war co-op directly across from Sunset Park with a low maintenance of just $501, this generously proportioned apartment gets an abundance of natural sunlight from its southern and western exposures, with water views of the Statue of Liberty from the living room couch. Features include large eat in kitchen and oversized primary bedroom, original parquet floors with mahogany inlays, French doors, 9-foot+ ceilings and ample storage space. 549 41st Street features a live-super, a common laundry room, bike storage, solar panels on the roof to off-set your electrical bill, and excellent building financials. This unit also comes with private storage at no additional cost. See floor plan and full details here.
4401 Fourth Avenue, #D1 (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Top floor with amazing views of Manhattan and daily sunsets, this 2.5-bed in Sunset Park is drooping with original details. You will appreciate the high ceilings, prewar details and spacious windowed kitchen that opens into a huge dining area. Lovely wood work casings, original pine floors and 100 years old built in mirror completes this unique home. Basement storage comes free of charge. See floor plan and full details here.
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