99 Gold Street: Review and Ratings

Review of 99 Gold Street by Carter Horsley

This attractive building at 99 Gold Street in the Vinegar Hill section of Brooklyn was converted to a condominium from a toy factory in 2007 by HK Management, of which Harry Kotowitz is a principal, and then to rentals.

The conversion was designed by Robert Scarano and is notable for its angled balconies.

Andres Escobar & Associates was the interior designer.

The 6-story building, which is also known as 240-248 Front Street, has 88 apartments.

Bottom Line

About five blocks away from the East River, this low-rise building is highlighted by its many angled balconies with inset angled windows and angled entrance marquee.

Description

It has a four-step-up entrance under an angled marquee.

Amenities

The building has a roof deck, a fitness center, a 24-hour attended lobby, an entrance marquee, a bicycle room, some private storage areas, on-site parking and an indoor basketball court.

In addition, it has half a basketball court in its boiler room with a glassed-in viewing area and a fitness center nearby.  It is one of several buildings to offer basketball as an amenity.  Some of the others include the Atelier at 635 West 42^nd Street, the Element at 555 West 59^th Street and Downtown by Philippe Stark on Broad Street.

Apartments

The apartments have high ceilings, open kitchens with expresso-colored oak veneer and glass cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel cooktop, oven and dishwasher and marble countertops. The apartments also have Brazilian Massaranduba hardwood floors and washer and dryer hookups.

The G line units are two-bedroom apartments with long entry foyers that lead to a 19-foot-long living/dining room and an open, pass-through kitchen.