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Prospect Heights, one of Brooklyn’s most lovable neighborhoods, is welcoming a rare new condo tower in earshot from the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Pushed 14 floors skyward by Valyrian Capital and the Daten Group, 856 Washington Avenue will bring 26 for-sale residences with open sunlit layouts, sumptuous materials, and a full-fledged amenity package that includes a roof deck with views of Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park. Now the team has unloaded the first listings: 4 two- and three-bedroom homes priced from $1.75 million.
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The recently topped-out concrete structure is designed by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects. The building’s exterior will don a subdued grid of large windows and its two-tier massing is amplified with some material changes and angular pizzazz. The tower stands at the crest of a hill presenting residences wide-angle view in every direction. Several units will have a private terrace or balcony, and all will have high ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized windows.
Unit #3B is a 1,499-SF two-bed, two-bath unit priced at $1.925M ($1,284 per ft²). The home has exposures over low-scaled Washington Avenue and the master bedroom has two walk-in closets and an en-suite bath.
Unit #10B is a 1,217-SF 2-bed, 2.5-bath spread priced at $1.725M ($1,437 per ft²). This high-floor home (our favorite) has exposures to the east and north with 85-SF balcony just off the spacious living/dining room. Both bedrooms have en-suite baths and the master has a walk-in closet. There is also a powder room near the entrance.
Unit #4A is a 1,607-SF 2-bed, 2.5-bath home priced at $2.3M ($1,431 per ft²). The unique layout faces west lending to views of Prospect Park.
Last but not least, is Unit #8A, a 1,618-SF 3-bed, 2.5-bath pad asking $2.57M ($1,603 per ft²). The home has three exposures to the south, west and north and two of its three bedrooms have walk-in closets.
Kitchens will be fitted with walnut cabinetry, fully integrated Thermador appliances, Pietra del Cardosa stone countertops and Blanco satin polished sinks outfitted with Dornbracht faucets. Baths will boast a similarly minimal aesthetic and masters will have double-sinks, large showers but no soaking tubs.
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As we previously mentioned, the ground-up development replaces the Neoclassical-styled Greenpoint Savings Bank building that was distinguished by two towering Corinthian columns. As a nod to the site’s history, in the lobby will be a custom art installation of vintage deposit boxes. In addition to the common roof deck perched 150 feet above street level, other common features are to include a third-floor courtyard, a library salon with herringbone oak floors and a curated selection of books, and a residents' lounge ideal for get-togethers with friends and family. There will also be a fitness center and yoga room, on-site bicycle parking, and ancillary storage for purchase.
Construction at 856 Washington should wrap up by year-end. The total unit sellout, which includes the storage spaces, is projected to be $62.5 million according to the latest offering plan. Comparable new developments in the neighborhood include On Prospect Park, 550 Vanderbilt Avenue, and 280 Saint Mark's Avenue.
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Ondel Hylton
Ondel is a lifelong New Yorker and comprehensive assessor of the city's dynamic urban landscape.