The Abbey,
232 Adelphi Street

Overview of The Abbey at 232 Adelphi Street

The Abbey at 232 Adelphi Street stands as one of Brooklyn's most distinguished residential conversions, transforming a landmarked 1888 Gothic Revival church into 12 distinctive condominiums. Originally built as St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church and designed by architect L.B. Valk, this red brick structure was described in 1888 as featuring "pure Gothic" styling with a cruciform layout, naves, aisles, transepts, and a 100 foot tower that transitions from quadrangular to octagonal design. The building's rich ecclesiastical history includes serving various Episcopal congregations before its thoughtful residential transformation.

The conversion, completed by developers KSR and Visabe (marking their fourth successful historic Brooklyn conversion), masterfully preserves the church's most striking original elements while creating modern living spaces. Stained glass windows, exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, and vaulted spaces define the building's character, with many apartments featuring stair treads crafted from the church's original lumber pews and support beams. The architectural team of RSVP Studio, N-Plus, and S.DG Design ensured that dramatic layouts and arched doorways maintain the building's sacred heritage while accommodating contemporary residential needs.

The 12 residences range from a 769 square foot studio to multi level duplexes and triplexes, with several units featuring private outdoor space including terraces and garden access. Notable layouts include Apartment 8, a two bedroom duplex with a 30 foot entrance gallery and 28 foot wide private garden, and Apartment 4, a unique one bedroom triplex spanning three levels. Many apartments benefit from skylights that flood the spaces with natural light, complementing the preserved stained glass windows that create distinctive lighting throughout the day.

All residences feature state of the art finishes including Wolf gas ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and wine storage in chef caliber kitchens outfitted with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and Shaker style cabinetry. Spa like bathrooms showcase custom tile work, deep soaking tubs, and polished chrome fixtures with walnut vanities. Modern conveniences include Nest smart home systems, keyless entry, in-unit Miele stacked washers and dryers, and state of the art HVAC systems throughout.

Positioned in prime Fort Greene, The Abbey sits equidistant from Fort Greene Park and Pratt Institute within the BAM Cultural District. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Barclays Center, and Atlantic Terminal transportation hub, while neighborhood dining destinations like Osteria Brooklyn, Walter's, and Café Paulette provide local character. The building offers a fitness room, bicycle storage, and additional storage units for purchase, along with an attractive rear garden that enhances the residential experience in this culturally rich Brooklyn enclave.