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The Beacon Tower, 85 Adams Street, #8AB

$2,695,000 ($1,386 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 1,944 ft2
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14 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 19, 2024
    Days on Market: 14
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: DUMBO (Brooklyn)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $1,999
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,951
Total Taxes & Fees: $3,950 ($2.03/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $14,942
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $18,892 ($9.72/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($539,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, May 5
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Unit Features: Units 8A & 8B offer a unique combination with a proposed design pending approval. They feature south and east exposures with spectacular views of Brooklyn and the Statue of Liberty, three large bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two primary sized bedrooms with ensuite baths, and two entrances for additional privacy and work-from-home accommodations.
  • Living and Dining Space: The units offer a corner living and dining space ideal for entertaining, along with an open kitchen equipped with top stainless appliances.
  • Amenities: The building amenities include a beautiful rooftop terrace with city views, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a lush Zen garden, a 24-hour concierge, landscaped roof terraces, and indoor parking. The units themselves have voluminous closets throughout and a Bosch washer & dryer.
  • Soundproofing: The units are equipped with highly engineered sound attenuating windows to address noise from the Manhattan Bridge and the BQE.
  • Accessibility: The building provides easy access to F, A, C, 2 and 3 train lines, making it a convenient location for commuting.
  • Location and Building: This condominium is located in the highly sought-after DUMBO neighborhood, in a high-rise building completed in 2005 with 79 apartments spread over 23 floors. The building offers a full-time doorman, a garage, and is in close proximity to art galleries, boutiques, fine dining restaurants, and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Description

A Unique Offering - First time on the Market since Building’s inception. Please read entire description.

Rarely available - Units 8A & 8B are being offered with a proposed design that has been reviewed and pending approval by the building architect and condo board. These two units represent half a floor at Beacon Tower and enjoy South & East exposures with spectacular Views of Brooklyn & the Statue of Liberty.

The proposed combination features rarely found three large bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The design features two primary sized bedrooms with ensuite baths and comfortable living quarters on opposite sides of the combination. Two entrances provide for additional privacy and work-from-home accommodations.

The corner living & dining space is the perfect layout for entertaining and allows for a full bathroom accessible to guests.

These two units are not currently combined, but will offer just under 2000sf of exceptional living space. Beautiful open kitchen already adorned with top stainless appliances, voluminous closets throughout and a Bosch washer & dryer.

Beacon Tower is a boutique condo completed in 2005. Building amenities include a beautiful roof top terrace with quintessential city views of the Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridges, a state of the art fitness center than can rival any Equinox - all which overlooks a lush Zen garden.

In addition, the building is fully equipped with highly engineered sound attenuating windows that address the issue of the proximity to the Manhattan Bridge and the BQE. This full Service building also has a 24-hour doorman and a garage in the building. Enjoy all that Dumbo has to offer the art galleries, boutiques, fine dining restaurants, & Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Close proximity to all transportation including F, A, C, 2 and 3 train lines. Make your appointment to see today!

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Apartment Amenities

  • Southern Exposures

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

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About The Beacon Tower, 85 Adams Street

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The Beacon Tower, 85 Adams Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 77, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

26
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
15
Out of 39
+
8
=
77
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
A lot 0 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
6-10 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center

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Pros
  • Adjacent to the Manhattan Bridge
  • Three blocks from riverfront park
  • Some roof terraces
  • Garage
  • Fitness center
  • Spectacular views
  • Insulated windows
  • Garden with teahouse
  • Illuminated crown
  • Concierge
  • Located in Dumbo
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No fireplaces
  • Considerable bridge traffic nearby
  • Many apartments
  • No balconies
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Subways

  1. F
at Jay 0.16 miles
  1. J
  2. Z
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. A
  8. C
at Cadman Plaza West and Cranberry 0.20 miles

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