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70 Washington Street - Condo in DUMBO
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70 Washington Street

70 Washington Street

Doorman Condo located in DUMBO, between Front Street & York Street  Map

$1,307 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$91 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,049 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (3)
  • For Rent (3)
  • Recent Sales (48)
  • All Units in Building (225)
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Overview of 70 Washington Street

70 Washington Street stands as a compelling example of Brooklyn's industrial-to-residential transformation. Built in 1911 as a 12-story Neo-Classical warehouse for paper box magnate Robert Gair, the reinforced concrete building was designed by William Higginson and features distinctive rusticated stonework, oversized multi-paned windows, and a prominent rooftop clock. The building served as a vibrant artist colony for decades before Two Trees Management, led by David and Jed Walentas, converted it into 225 luxury condominiums in 2005. This conversion marked a pivotal moment in DUMBO's gentrification, displacing hundreds of artists despite the developers' efforts to relocate 80% of them to other Two Trees properties in the neighborhood.

The building's 225 loft-style apartments showcase the industrial bones that made them attractive to artists originally. Nearly all units feature 11-foot beamed ceilings, sustainable bamboo flooring, and oversized windows that flood the spaces with natural light. The apartments consistently include high-end appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, and Thermador, along with granite countertops, wine storage, and spa-like bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and separate glass showers. Many units offer spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and New York Harbor, with some corner residences and penthouses featuring private terraces up to 564 square feet.

Residents enjoy full-service building amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 7,500-square-foot landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views. The building sits in the heart of the DUMBO Historic District, surrounded by cobblestone streets and within walking distance of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Empire Stores, and numerous restaurants and cultural venues. Transportation options include multiple subway lines and the NYC Ferry, making both Brooklyn and Manhattan easily accessible from this waterfront location.

Year Built
1911
Converted: 2005
Apartments
225
Floors
12
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Historic District

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Explore off-market possibilities at 70 Washington Street – inquire to find out about residences with owners open to private offers!

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Carter’s Review

"After converting the Clock Tower Building and the Sweeney Building in Dumbo (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) in Brooklyn, David and Jed Walentas of Two Trees Management began their conversion of this building at 70 Washington Street, also in Dumbo, in 2004 into 225 apartments.

"'I'm a very unprecious artist,' Mr. Rekevics said," the article continued, "before smashing his multi-ton sculpture to bits. 'And I wanted to go out with a bang.' Mr. Rekevics was just one part of a mass exodus of artists who were packing up, breaking down and moving out last week, leaving behind their lives at 70 Washington Street, a hulking 12-story building, between Front and York Streets, in the riverfront Brooklyn neighborhood known as Dumbo....Beginning in August, the building, a once-vibrant honeycomb of artist studios, galleries, a theater and all manner of artistic enterprise, will be converted into luxury loft apartments, selling for anywhere from $500,000 to more than $1 million. That artists are being displaced by pricey housing shouldn't surprise anyone who has watched over the years as other arty neighborhoods like the East Village, TriBeCa and Williamsburg have been gentrified. But what has shocked many in Dumbo is the extreme speed and calculation with which the neighborhood - barely residential a decade ago - has begun to be co-opted by co-ops. (Or condos, to be precise.)""
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Pros & Cons

  • Part of Dumbo Historic District
  • Rooftop clock
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Elevator
  • Pre-war building
  • 7,500-square-foot landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views
  • Concierge
  • 11-foot beamed ceilings throughout most units
  • Close to the Manhattan Bridge and East River
  • Close to Subway
  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Spectacular Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline views
  • High-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador)
  • Sustainable bamboo flooring
  • Wine storage and coolers in units
  • Spa-like bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and separate showers
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Central air conditioning
  • Oversized multi-paned windows with abundant natural light
  • Historic 1911 Neo-Classical warehouse with industrial character
  • Prime location near Brooklyn Bridge Park and waterfront
  • Many apartments
  • Limited private outdoor space (some penthouses and corner units have terraces)
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No fireplaces
  • Large building with 225 units (less intimate community feel)

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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28
/36
Location
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15
/39
Features
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9
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76
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RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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