Carter's Review

This 7-story building at 53 Broadway on the northeast corner at Wythe Avenue was built in 2013 close to the Williamsburg Bridge in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn and has 75 rental apartments.

It was developed by Kaish & Taub and is owned by Adam America Real Estate in partnership with The Horizon Group.

It was designed Kutnicki Bernstein Architects, whose other Brooklyn projects include a similar building with green façade elements on Powers Street, 1209 Dekalb Avenue, 109 Gold Street with pale-green façade elements and angled balconies, 26 Broadway, and 432 Grand Street and two red-façade buildings in Manhattan at 517 West 46^th Street and 154 Attorney Street.

Bottom Line

Within short walking distance of the East River and the handsome Williamsburg Bridge, this mid-rise building is a colorful addition to the neighborhood and has many amenities.

Description

This long, grey-brick building is distinguished by its bold façade colors and partially setback roof.

The building has some slightly protruding façade elements above the first floor that are colored bright red, white, and pale blue.

The building has a large entrance marquee hanging from three supports.  It also has discrete air-conditioners.

Amenities

The building has a doorman, a fitness center and gaming room, a residents’ lounge and library, a sun deck, a garage, a bicycle room and storage.

It is also pet-friendly.

The building has street-level retail space.

Apartments

Apartments have Asko washers and dryers and individually controlled heating and cooling.

Kitchens have stainless steel appliances from Fisher & Paykel, Summit and Kitchen Aid.

Apartment 702 is a three-bedroom unit with an entry foyer that leads to an angled living room with an open kitchen and a very large angled terrace.

Apartment 706 is a two-bedroom unit with a large living room with an open kitchen and a large terrace.

Apartments 308 through 608 are one-bedroom units with home offices, balconies and living room with open kitchens.

Apartment 203 is a two-bedroom unit with and angled living room with an open kitchen.

Apartment 210 through 610 are one-bedroom units with open kitchens.

Apartment 705 is a one-bedroom unit with a living room with an open kitchen and a very long terrace.

Location

The building is a one-block away from the East River and a fifth of a mile away from a ferry to Wall Street at South 8^th Street and half a mile away from the J, M and Z subway lines.