The Brooklyn Tower (Evan Joseph)
Some have compared it to the Eye of Sauron, others have celebrated it as a new chapter for Brooklyn, but none have been able to ignore The Brooklyn Tower. A lottery for 120 rent-stabilized units took place last spring, move-ins are underway, and current availabilities start at $3,511/month for studios, $4,867/month for one-bedrooms, and $6,979/month for two-bedrooms. All prices are net effective to reflect a concession of up to three months free rent on an 18-month lease. The concession brings it well in line with Downtown Brooklyn's median rent, which ranges from $3,564/month for studios to $6,023/month for two-bedrooms (figures per CityRealty listings).
Convexacave detail (Stephen Penta)
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By virtue of its 1,066-foot height, The Brooklyn Tower would have stood out in the skyline no matter what. However, SHoP Architects founding partner Gregg Pasquarelli has said in a statement that he wanted to make sure it was “striking and singular” from any angle in Brooklyn. This inspired the building’s Neo-Deco crown that soars above the Dime Savings Bank, a New York City Landmark inside and out, at the base. The hexagonal footprint of the bank inspired the tower's "convexacave" columns that shift in shape as it rises.
The project included the restoration of the bank, which is now being reimagined as retail space and will take its place in an increasingly dynamic section of Downtown Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Tower is a short distance from City Point, whose retail and culinary offerings include Trader Joe's, Target, Alamo Drafthouse, and Dekalb Market Hall. The original Junior's Cheesecake is practically right out the front door, and residents also enjoy convenient access to Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Barclays Center, and the myriad transportation options of Atlantic Terminal.
The Brooklyn Tower's crown at sunrise (Evan Joseph)
Apartment interiors (Douglas Elliman)
As per the building's stacking plan, the rental units are located on floors 9-52. Sales units start on the 53rd floor so as to make the most of spectacular views, and current availabilities range from a studio for $950K to a four-bedroom penthouse for $7.85 million. Apartments in both the rental and condo components feature:
- Interiors by Gachot Studios
- Floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on expansive city and river views
- European White Oak flooring
- Kitchens with Absolute Black granite countertops and Miele appliances
- Marble-clad primary baths with Waterworks fixtures and glass walk-in showers, as well as double sinks in two-beds and larger
- Secondary baths with soaking tubs in two-beds and larger
- Zoned HVAC systems
- In-unit Miele washer/dryers
The Brooklyn Tower amenities (Douglas Elliman)
Residents of the rentals and condos alike will have access to over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities managed by Life Time. These include:
- Outdoor pool wrapped around the bank’s iconic Gustavino dome
- Pool deck with hot tub, kiddie pool, sun decks, hammock lounge, fire pit, and outdoor dining and grilling areas
- Double-height Poolside Lounge with shuffleboard, cocktail bar, and skyline views
- 24-hour attended lobby with rideshare lounge, package valet, and in-house coffee stand
- Library lounge with coworking space and adjacent conference rooms
- Screening room with wet bar
- Children’s playroom with pantry and reading nook
- Billiards room with bar
- Living room lounge with private and group seating areas
- Life Time Athletic Club with fitness center, separate studios for cycling, yoga, Pilates, and barre, a cafe, and a whirlpool
- 66th-story Sky Park with basketball court, pickleball and padel courts, children’s playground, and what’s been described as “the world’s highest dog run”
- 85th-story Sky Lounge with lounges, bars, and outdoor fireplace
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