At 1.1 million square feet and spanning a full city block, 85 Jay Street is DUMBO’s largest residential development. The condos dubbed Front & York comprise 408 units and are situated at 85 Jay Street, while the rental component, Magnolia DUMBO, comprises 320 units and is situated at 160 Front Street. Both share a historically inspired design by Morris Adjmi Architects, a prime DUMBO location, a 77,000-square-foot Life Time Fitness outpost, and a 23,000-square-foot private park designed by Michael van Valkenburgh, of Brooklyn Bridge Park fame.
The development is also home to another superlative: When RXR Realty entered contract to buy the rental component for $220 million in April 2021, it was the largest deal of its kind in recent years, and during the pandemic no less. The sale recently closed, and leasing has launched at Magnolia DUMBO, so named for the trees lining its colonnade entrance.
The development is also home to another superlative: When RXR Realty entered contract to buy the rental component for $220 million in April 2021, it was the largest deal of its kind in recent years, and during the pandemic no less. The sale recently closed, and leasing has launched at Magnolia DUMBO, so named for the trees lining its colonnade entrance.
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“We never had any doubt that our city would come back better and stronger, and we put our money where our mouth is” - Scott Rechler, Chairman and CEO, RXR Realty
Current availabilities start at $3,511/month for studios, $3,584/month for one-bedrooms, and $6,375/month for two-bedrooms. All prices are net effective to reflect special offers ranging from one month free rent on a 12-month lease to two months free rent on a 24-month lease. CityRealty listings show only 39 apartments for rent in DUMBO (Magnolia DUMBO among them) with a median rent of $3,530/month for studios, $4,487/month for one-bedrooms, and $6,375/month for two-bedrooms.
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All units have interiors designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and feature:
- Ceilings up to 10 feet high
- Warehouse-style sound attenuating windows
- Kitchens with Bosch appliances
- Generous closet space
- Baths with custom vanities and lighting
- In-unit washer/dryers
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Extensive amenity offerings include:
- Attended lobby
- RXO Home app allowing residents to pay rent, reserve amenities, and make maintenance and cleaning requests
- 23,000-square-foot private park
- Game room with billiards table and large-screen console
- Indoor Magnolia Lounge
- Terrace Lounge with outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor pool deck with spectacular skyline and Manhattan Bridge views
- 77,000-square-foot Life Time Fitness outpost with cardio and conditioning floor, indoor pool, basketball court, spa, and cafe
Condo interiors via CIM/LIVWRK
Those who’d rather buy can look to Front & York. Current availabilities range from $955K for a one-bedroom to $4.51 million for a three-bedroom penthouse with a wraparound terrace. Select units open up to private terraces, and all condos feature kitchens with Gaggenau appliances and primary baths with marble stone and radiant heated floors. Condo amenities include a media lounge, music room, game room, children's playroom, chef's kitchen, and wine room.
The development is located in excellent proximity to Brooklyn Bridge Park, Jane’s Carousel, Empire Stores, Powerhouse Books, and St. Ann’s Warehouse. Brooklyn-based coffee roaster Devocion signed a lease for retail space on the corner of York and Jay Streets in the building, and opening is estimated for spring 2022. In the meantime, dining and coffee options include Time Out Market, Celestine, Cecconi’s, Grimaldi’s, Butler, and the original Jacques Torres location. The York Street F train, High Street A/C trains, DUMBO ferry, and bike lanes on the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges allow for no shortage of ways to get around.
Featured DUMBO Rental Listings
Waterbridge 47 via CORE Group Marketing
J Condominium via Compass
99 Gold Street via Real New York
70 Washington Street via Corcoran
The Clocktower Building via Sotheby's International Realty
70 Washington Street via Sotheby's International Realty
Magnolia DUMBO Leasing
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