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The Bowen at 289 Schermerhorn Street | https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/downtown-brooklyn/the-bowen-289-schermerhorn-street/60535
Over 100 years after 289 Schermerhorn Street was constructed as an office in Downtown Brooklyn, it has been expanded and converted to The Bowen, a new condominium where sales have recently begun. The first public availabilities start at $995K for one-beds, $1.285 million for two-beds, and $3 million for three-beds. A model residence is now open for tours, and a site visit saw exterior work nearing completion.
289 Schermerhorn Street was constructed as a seven-story office building in 1925. Urban Development Partners helmed the residential conversion and New York-based firm GF55 Architects expanded it to 13 stories. The original building's brick facade was restored, and the addition nods to Downtown Brooklyn's industrial heritage with a metal facade and industrial-style windows. It also adds a touch of character to an area increasingly dominated by glassy high-rises.
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All 71 one- to three-bedroom units feature designs by CL-OTH Interiors, abundant natural light from oversized double-paned windows, custom hardwood floors, and laundry closets with Whirlpool washers and dryers. Kitchens come equipped with Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops, elegant walnut cabinetry, full-height pantry with concealed microwave, and integrated JennAir appliances; select kitchens have curved culinary islands or peninsulas. Primary suites boast generous closet space and luxurious en suite baths with hand-laid Japanese Umi Kyokai tile, custom double vanities, and Brizo fittings. Powder rooms feature natural marble countertops and wet walls. Many units offer "flex rooms" that can be used as home offices or creative studios, and select units have private terraces.
The Bowen, #5C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
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Residents of The Bowen will enjoy access to over 6,000 square feet of boutique hotel-inspired residential amenities, starting with an attended lobby with package room and bike storage. A windowed fitness center has Life Fitness cardio and strength equipment and a yoga/movement studio with mirrored walls and Pilates reformer. Interconnected Bowen Lounges include one for coworking with private phone booths, and one for socializing with lounge seating and an exhibition kitchen. The youngest residents are not forgotten with a forest-themed playroom with activity slide. A spacious roof terrace has grilling stations, lounging and dining areas, and views of the Manhattan skyline.
Detail view of the old and new facades
"Downtown Brooklyn has always been the borough’s civic and cultural heart, but in the last decade it has matured into a vibrant, full‑time residential community" - Ken Browne, Partner, Urban Development Partners
The Bowen, April 2026 (CityRealty)
The Bowen is in a central location near several Brooklyn attractions, including Fort Greene Park, City Point retail, and cultural institutions like Brooklyn Academy of Music, Mark Morris Dance Group, The Center for Fiction, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and Brooklyn Paramount. Many popular restaurants, including the original Junior's, are nearby; those who prefer to cook at home will benefit from Whole Foods, Lidl, and Trader Joe's on nearby blocks. Public transportation options include the Nevins Street 2/3/4/5, the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street A/C/G, and Dekalb Avenue B/Q/R.
The area has also become increasingly residential in recent years. In March 2026, the New York City Council approved a new 840-foot-tall tower for 395 Flatbush Avenue Extension to bring 1,263 new housing units (325 of which will be affordable) to replace a Verizon call center building that Brownstoner called "one of the biggest eyesores in Downtown Brooklyn." New development condominiums The Brooklyn Tower, Brooklyn Point, The Brooklyn Grove, and 11 Hoyt are open for immediate occupancy and located on surrounding blocks. A little further afield, developer Avdoo launched sales at Boerum Place in January 2026 and just announced that Bergen is 80% sold.
Nearby new developments
358 Livingston Street
Developer: Goose Property Management
Designer: Hamish Whitefield Architects
24 stories | 297 rental units
Completion estimated for late 2027
Developer: Goose Property Management
Designer: Hamish Whitefield Architects
24 stories | 297 rental units
Completion estimated for late 2027
Rendering of 358 Livingston Street (Goose Property Management)
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Construction is well underway on 358 Livingston Street, a 24-story tower located less than two blocks from The Bowen and in close proximity to the Nevins Street 2/3/4/5 subway station. The building is being clad in a glassy facade, and private balconies seen in renderings are evident.
The studio through two-bedroom apartments will start on top of 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. A full floor of amenities will include a fitness center with boxing studio and sauna, a coworking lounge with conference rooms, a media lounge, a children's playroom, a screening room, and an outdoor terrace.
358 Livingston Street, April 2026 (CityRealty)
95 Rockwell Place
Developer: Charney Companies
Designer: Fogarty Finger
53 stories | 240 condo units
Completion estimated for 2028
Developer: Charney Companies
Designer: Fogarty Finger
53 stories | 240 condo units
Completion estimated for 2028
Rendering of 95 Rockwell Place (Fogarty Finger)
Developer Charney Companies initially filed permits to build a 40-story, 158-unit condominium at 95 Rockwell Place in Downtown Brooklyn. But in February 2026, they submitted an application to expand the project to 53 stories and 240 units in exchange for making ADA-compliant improvements to the nearby Nevins Street 2/3/4/5 subway station. Community Board review began yesterday.
In any event, early renderings of the project depict a glassy tower with white paneling and private balconies in several units. The project will be branded in partnership with Public Records, a music-centered restaurant and community space in Gowanus, in a move that will emphasize high-quality acoustics throughout the building and add a listening lounge to the residents' lounge. Additional amenities will include a fitness center, a spa with sauna and steam room, coworking spaces, a party room, and outdoor garden space.
95 Rockwell Place, April 2026 (CityRealty)
One Third Avenue, 80 Flatbush Avenue
Developer and designer: Alloy Development
63 stories | 583 rental units
Completion estimated for 2029
Developer and designer: Alloy Development
63 stories | 583 rental units
Completion estimated for 2029
Rendering of One Third Avenue (left; Alloy Development)
At 63 stories and 725 feet high, One Third Avenue will be the among the tallest buildings in Brooklyn upon completion. It will also be the world's tallest tower built to Passive House standards with an airtight building envelope, multipane windows, and filtered fresh air throughout. The apartments will start on the eleventh floor to make the most of skyline views. A recent site visit saw the kangaroo crane recently erected.
One Third Avenue is part of The Alloy Block, a five-building collection of repurposed old buildings and new construction towers set to bring a total of 1,020 new housing units to Downtown Brooklyn, not to mention new office space, new retail, and two new schools. They include Public School 15 Annex at 372 Schermerhorn Street, an 1889 school that became the Khalil Gibran International Academy in 2007 and was just designated a New York City Landmark. 505 State Street, the first tower in the plan, is now open for leasing with availabilities starting at $3,795/month.
One Third Avenue with 505 State Street in the background, April 2026 (CityRealty)
Local listings
The Bowen, #8F (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
11 Hoyt, #15B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
The Brooklyn Grove, #17I
$2,522,500
Downtown Brooklyn | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,582 ft2
The Brooklyn Grove, #17I (Nest Seekers LLC)
Brooklyn Point, #66D (Serhant)
Bergen Brooklyn, #PH706E (Compass)
Boerum Place, #204 (AVDOO & PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT MARKETING INC)
The Brooklyn Tower, #PH92
$16,750,000
Downtown Brooklyn | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 5,891 ft2
The Brooklyn Tower, #PH92 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
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