Carter HorsleyDec 23, 2011
Carter's Review
This stunning and shiny, two-building residential complex at 181 Clermont Avenue in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn hides its rather gorgeous curves from sidewalk superintendents.
Known as Clermont Greene, the 73-unit condominium development, which is also known as 174 Vanderbilt Avenue, is six-stories high and boasts a large courtyard with broadly curved façades. These façades are stepped and setback in three layers and have large balconies on the three top floors at either curved end.
The effect of the stepping and setbacks is surprisingly monumental given the relatively small scale of the quite elegant project.
The center of the large, landscaped courtyard has a large circular fountain.
The first floor is raised about 8 feet above street level.
The building has a roof deck, garage, a part-time doorman, concierge services, a fitness center and refrigerated storage.
Apartments have Brazilian teak hardwood floors and kitchens have Caesar stone countertops and stainless steel appliances.
It is four blocks from Fort Greene Park and a short walk to the Atlantic Terminal and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
It was designed by Meltzer Mandl Architects, which designed the very handsome 57 Bond Street in NoHo.
Read Property Group LLC, which is headed by Robert Wolf, was the developer. Its other projects include 175 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg and Columbus Village on the Upper West Side.
- Condo built in 2008
- Located in Clinton Hill
- 73 total apartments 73 total apartments
- 10 recent sales ($805K to $1.5M)
- Doorman
- Pets Allowed
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