The Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn is known for its cobblestone streets and rich history, and recent residential development has sought to be respectful of that. For example, the The Polhemus Townhouses were completed in 2018 yet inspired by classic Brooklyn brownstones. And directly to the east, the eight-story Polhemus Memorial Clinic, which dates back to 1897 and once provided free medical care to the area’s poor, has been converted to Polhemus Residences, a 17-unit luxury condominium. However, the conversion led by Fortis Property Group did not come at the expense of the building’s French Renaissance limestone and iron-spot brick facade.
Exterior of Polhemus Residences via Elliman
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Floor plans via Douglas Elliman
An offering plan with a $69.4 million sellout price was accepted in November 2016. To that end, closings have come in at an average price of $2,088 per square foot, and a residence listed for $4.7 million is in contract. The remaining three listings, all three-bedrooms, range from $3.375 million to $4.2 million for an average price of $1,777 per square foot. Virtual tours are available for these units.
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When Polhemus Residences was still a medical clinic, it was famous for housing one of the first-ever X-ray machines. Today it is more likely to be known for its loft-like, contextually sensitive interiors by BKSK Architects. The beautifully crafted apartments are reached through paneled entry doors leading to a Parisian foyer and loft-life Great Room filled with light from an oversized weight and hang double-paned window. The open chef’s kitchens feature custom millwork cabinetry, fully integrated Gaggenau appliances, and honed Zebrino countertops. And from the teardrop chandelier in the master bath to the custom marble mosaic floors in the powder rooms, no detail was overlooked in the baths. Moreover, select units have private terraces.
Residents will be greeted by a fully attended lobby which will boast a restored coffered ceiling, and patterned marble floors that echo the façade detailing. Two floors of amenities will be held in the building’s lowermost levels and include a wood-paneled billiards library with a fireplace, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a yoga atelier. The crowning glory of the building is a rooftop terrace with views over the brownstone neighborhood and of the harbor, bridges, and the Statue of Liberty.
Google Earth view of Polhemus Residences
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