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Amidst the historic buildings of Greenpoint, a residential building boom has taken shape. (217 Franklin Street with Eagle + West in the background - Compass)
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As Landmarks approves replacement for Polonaise Terrace, see new residential buildings remaking Greenpoint
By CityRealty Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Updated 1/25/2023 with results of the latest Landmarks hearing
From 1961 until it closed in 2013, the building at 144 Greenpoint Avenue served as Polonaise Terrace, a banquet hall that enjoyed popularity as a large-scale wedding venue among Greenpoint’s Polish population. When the Brooklyn Night Bazaar took over the space in 2016, they embraced as much of its kitschy aesthetic as possible amidst a renovation. However, its newest owner has a more subdued plan in mind for the space. As it is located just within the boundaries of the Greenpoint Historic District, the plan cannot go forward without the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (“Landmarks”).
From 1961 until it closed in 2013, the building at 144 Greenpoint Avenue served as Polonaise Terrace, a banquet hall that enjoyed popularity as a large-scale wedding venue among Greenpoint’s Polish population. When the Brooklyn Night Bazaar took over the space in 2016, they embraced as much of its kitschy aesthetic as possible amidst a renovation. However, its newest owner has a more subdued plan in mind for the space. As it is located just within the boundaries of the Greenpoint Historic District, the plan cannot go forward without the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (“Landmarks”).
When 144 Greenpoint Avenue was listed for $11.75 million in March 2019, amidst Brooklyn Night Bazaar’s inability to reach a new lease agreement, marketing materials touted its potential as a hotel, retail space, banquet hall, or community facility. An entity dubbed 144 Point Break LLC ultimately bought the building for $6.25 million in July 2021. The Landmarks docket says, “Application is to demolish the building and construct a new building,” but a closer look at the plans show a call for a gut renovation, enlargement, and installation of a new facade (h/t Brownstoner). Indeed, the team seeks to keep as much of the existing structure as possible.
Current site conditions
Previous rendering of 144 Greenpoint Avenue (PBDW Architects for Landmarks Preservation Commission)
A presentation by PBDW Architects shows renderings of a four-story commercial building with three ground-floor retail spaces and offices with a rooftop terrace. While taller than its nearest neighbors, the new building’s height is nevertheless respectful of its surroundings; additionally, the gray brick is decidedly modern but was specifically chosen to go with the surrounding buildings. The presentation also shows the many ways the 125-year-old building has been modified over the years; because of this, architect Ray Dovell, consulting partner of PBDW Architects, said, “It’s very hard to make sense of it.”
At a hearing in November 2022, the Historic Districts Council described Polonaise Hall as "an unofficial landmark in Greenpoint and a visual anchor of the neighborhood." However, the Victorian Society of New York and many commissioners did not object to the loss of the old building. There were some concerns about the size, height, cornice, and signage of the new one, though, and Landmarks did not sign off right away.
At a hearing in November 2022, the Historic Districts Council described Polonaise Hall as "an unofficial landmark in Greenpoint and a visual anchor of the neighborhood." However, the Victorian Society of New York and many commissioners did not object to the loss of the old building. There were some concerns about the size, height, cornice, and signage of the new one, though, and Landmarks did not sign off right away.
Updated design
Updated retail details
Most recently, the team returned to Landmarks on January 24 with an updated presentation in hand. Their revisions included reducing the heights of the rooftop penthouse and HVAC equipment, which had the effect of reducing the bulkhead of the rooftop and penthouse. Moreover, in response to concerns about the retail section, they eliminated the marquees and adjusted the signage. Commissioner Jeanne Lutfy observed that the lettering only came down two inches, but that made all the difference to her. Other commissioners also appreciated the changes, and the new building was approved.
“The proposed design of the new building will reflect the layering of old buildings of various periods and styles with contemporary buildings and additions found throughout the historic district...The work will complement and enhance the special architectural character of the Greenpoint Historic District.” – Sarah Carroll, Chair, Landmarks Preservation Commission
At the first Landmarks hearing about the project, Commissioner Frederick Bland was of the opinion that the new building was more sophisticated than its surroundings, but pointed out that Greenpoint is rapidly changing. Significantly more than five families live there now, as compared to the neighborhood’s population around the time of the Revolutionary War, and the area has cultivated a robust dining, nightlife, and retail scene. The average price of a condo has risen to $1,430 per square foot, and the median rent comes in at $4,000/month (all figures via CityRealty data and listings). The Greenpoint Landing mega-development accounts for a major portion of a local building boomlet, but this also includes a number of smaller-scale condos and rentals. We take a look at new buildings currently selling and leasing, as well as future projects shaping the area.
Greenpoint Historic District map
Now Selling
169 Huron Street
6 stories | 10 units
2 availabilities from $1.27 million
169 Huron Street (Compass)
Boutique condominium 169 Huron Street rose on the former site of vegan restaurant Jungle Cafe (which has moved to 131 Greenpoint Avenue) and brings airy, ultra-private homes with no more than two units per floor. All apartments feature exposed concrete ceilings, European white oak floors, quartz countertops and Fisher & Paykel appliances in the kitchens, and Porcelanosa baths. A pair of penthouses with private roof terraces has recently come on the market.
84 Meserole Avenue
4 stories | 3 units
1 availability for $2.85 million
84 Meserole Avenue (Compass)
On the border of two of Brooklyn's most in-demande neighborhoods, 84 Meserole Avenue offers a touch of class, a white brick facade, and easy access to McCarren Park, the Greenpoint and Williamsburg waterfronts, and popular dining, shopping, and nightlife. All units feature warm color palettes, oversized windows, wide plank oak floors, kitchens with Miele and Viking appliances, and sumptuous primary baths. A smart intercom/virtual doorman system accepts packages and guests remotely.
186 Huron Street
4 stories | 10 units
1 availability for $1.899 million
186 Huron Street (Brown Harris Stevens)
The red brick facade, warehouse-style windows, and metal panel accents of 186 Huron Street nod to Greenpoint's industrial history. However, amenities like a 24-hour remote doorman, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a furnished roof terrace were designed to appeal to modern buyers.
The majority of the apartments in this boutique condominium have been snapped up, but a duplex garden maisonette is still on the market. Like all units, its features private outdoor space, custom cladded reclaimed wood entry doors, 6" white oak flooring, open-plan kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, and Zen-like primary baths.
The majority of the apartments in this boutique condominium have been snapped up, but a duplex garden maisonette is still on the market. Like all units, its features private outdoor space, custom cladded reclaimed wood entry doors, 6" white oak flooring, open-plan kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, and Zen-like primary baths.
217 Franklin Street
6 stories | 6 units
3 availabilities from $895K
217 Franklin Street (Compass)
IN-OA Architecture Founder & Principal Murad Mutlu’s resume includes Zaha Hadid Architects and Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and his background comes through in this eye-catching, avant-garde design in the heart of Greenpoint. Half the units in the building are in contract, and remaining availabilities include a floor-through two-bedroom and a duplex penthouse with a private roof terrace. All apartments feature private outdoor space, abundant natural light through oversized double-pane windows, white oak hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryers, open kitchens with center islands and high-end appliances, and luxurious primary baths.
19 Hausman Street
5 stories | 15 units
5 availabilities from $799K
19 Hausman Street (Douglas Elliman)
19 Hausman Street is a boutique condominium in the heart of Greenpoint near Monsignor McGolrick Park, McCarren Park, and popular restaurants and performance venues. All units feature open layouts, open kitchens with stainless steel appliances, spacious bedrooms, central air conditioning, and washer/dryer hookups. Amenities include virtual doorman service, bike room, package room, gym, media room, and roof deck with Manhattan views.
68 North Henry Street
6 stories | 7 units
2 availabilities from $1.2 million
68 North Henry Street (Compass)
68 North Henry Street, #PH (Compass)
68 North Henry Street offers a collection of seven two- and three-bedroom units with private terraces down the street from Monsignor McGolrick Park. Residences are reached via private elevator access, and all interiors boast high ceilings, hardwood floors, kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washer/dryers. The building offers private storage space for each residence as well as a rooftop terrace, bike storage, and on-premises parking for purchase.
44 Box Street
6 stories | 16 units
3 availabilities from $789K
44 Box Street (Douglas Elliman)
44 Box Street brings a tasteful residential building to an empty lot in a prime location near Greenpoint institutions like Saint Vitus Bar, Milk and Roses, Le Fanfare, and Glasserie. The 16 apartments comprise 10 one-bedrooms and six two-bedrooms, all of which feature feature open-plan layouts, oversized double-paned windows, wide plank white oak flooring, kitchens with Fisher & Paykel appliances, in-unit washer/dryers, and at least one private balcony.
1080 Lorimer Street
5 stories | 25 units
7 availabilities from $995K
1080 Lorimer Street (MNS)
As the residential conversion of the office annex of Greenpoint Savings Bank shows, redevelopment of longstanding properties is not uncommon in the Greenpoint Historic District. Landmarks unanimously approved the redesign in May 2016, and sales are underway on the newly created apartments inside. All units feature oversized casement windows, high ceilings, white oak flooring, kitchens with natural stone countertops and Bosch appliances, and built-in USB outlets. A rooftop lounge looks out on views of the bank's fish scale-shingle dome, and additional amenities include video doorman service, a package room, private storage, a bike room, and a fitness center.
120 Java Street
5 stories | 18 units
No current availabilities
120 Java Street (Nest Seekers International)
Over the past few decades, 120 Java Street has gone from the parish house for the Episcopalian Church of the Ascension to a relief spot during Superstorm Sandy to a newly converted condominium. The design by Rawlings Architects keeps the original brick exterior walls and associated detailing intact, but replaced the interiors with exposed heavy timber construction.. All units feature restored red brick walls, double-paned windows, LED lighting with dimmers, high-end appliances in the kitchen, and pristine baths. Select units have private terraces, and all residents have access to amenities like private storage lockers, a gym, a bike room, a children's playroom, and a common roof deck with grilling stations and views of the Manhattan skyline.
Parker House, 183 McGuinness Boulevard
6 stories | 24 units
4 availabilities from $625K
Parker House (Serhant)
A short distance from local favorites like Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, Oxomoco, and Film Noir Cinema, Parker House brings a tasteful yet relaxed new development to the neighborhood. All feature high ceilings, double-paned floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan living and dining areas, kitchens with soft-close cabinetry and high-end appliances, well-thought baths, Aiphone intercoms, and washer/dryer hookups. Rooftop cabanas and parking are available for purchase, and additional amenities include a package room, and bike room.
112 India Street
4 stories | 3 units
1 availability for $3.65 million
112 India Street (Compass)
Boutique buildings are nothing new for Greenpoint, but 112 India Street takes that to a new level with only three units: a triplex garden unit, a one-bedroom with a private balcony and a private roof terrace, and a triplex penthouse with a private roof deck. All interiors feature oversized windows, wide-plank quarter-sawn oak floors, kitchens with custom European cabinetry and fully integrated Liebherr appliances, and baths with handmade tiles and accent slabs by Porcelanosa of Spain. It is well situated between the shopping and dining of Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.
Now Leasing
Eagle + West, 1 Eagle Street
40 stories | 438 units
202 availabilities from $3,465/month
Reduced security deposits and move-in specials
Eagle + West (Brookfield Properties)
Along Greenpoint Landing's waterfront esplanade, the two towers that comprise Eagle + West have been described by designer OMA Architects as "a ziggurat and its inverse," and are angled to make the most of natural light and waterfront views. Oversized windows fill every unit with natural light, and interiors boast wide plank white oak floors, decorative open shelving, kitchens with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, baths with floor-to-ceiling tiled walls, and in-unit washer/dryers. An extensive amenity package includes an attended lobby, a state-of-the-art fitness center with skyline views, an indoor lap pool, a coworking center, an indoor/outdoor workshop, a fully equipped game room, a dining room and catering kitchen, a lounge with fireplace and terrace access, a children's playroom with terrace access, and a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool, a bocce court, BBQ grills, lounge and bar seating, and skyline views.
The Bayard, 150 Bayard Street
6 stories | 46 units
4 availabilities from $4,350/month
The Bayard (Nooklyn)
Down the street from McCarren Park, The Bayard brings a collection of new studio through two-bedroom units, several of which feature private outdoor space. All interiors boast oversized windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors, modern kitchens, and central air conditioning. Residential amenities include a gym, coworking space, laundry room, bike room, parking, and roof terrace. An affordable lottery for 14 units took place earlier this winter, and market-rate leasing is now underway.
426 Manhattan Avenue
6 stories | 33 units
4 availabilities from $4,400/month
426 Manhattan Avenue (Housing Connect)
Interiors (Rentopia)
Located at the nexus of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, 426 Manhattan Avenue is fairly surrounded by the most popular restaurants and nightlife in both neighborhoods. Many units have private balconies, and all interiors boast high ceilings, hardwood floors, air conditioning units, and kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Pets are welcome, and amenities include an elevator, laundry room, gym, lounge, and furnished roof terrace. A housing lottery for 10 rent-stabilized units is currently in effect (details and criteria here), and market-rate leasing has just launched.
30 Kent Street
11 stories | 80 units
No current availabilities
30 Kent Street (The Development Marketing Team)
Down the street from Greenpoint Landing, 30 Kent Street offers waterfront views and close proximity to WYNC Transmitter Park. One-bedrooms and larger come with in-unit washer/dryers; select units have private balconies; and all interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, wide plank hardwood flooring, kitchens with custom cabinetry and integrated appliances, and baths with Porcelanosa tiles. Amenities include The Loft, a coworking spot with separate work areas and spectacular waterfront views; The Garden, which centers on activity with a gym, outdoor recreation area, and patio; and The Deck, a roof terrace.
Coming Soon
The Huron, 29 Huron Street
13 stories | 171 units
Completion estimated for 2023
Rendering of The Huron (Morris Adjmi Architects)
For this two-towered condo development, the context-sensitive Morris Adjmi Architects drew inspiration from Greenpoint's history for the brick podium and glass and steel towers. However, amenities like a fitness center with locker rooms and saunas, an indoor saltwater pool overlooking the Manhattan skyline, a fully equipped residents' lounge, co-working spaces, a private dining room, a media room, a children’s playroom, an outdoor playground, a music practice room, and a roof terrace with BBQ grills were conceived with today's buyers' needs in mind. Interiors are to feature high ceilings, 7" white oak hardwood floors, kitchens with Italian Dolit honed marble countertops and backsplash, and natural stone primary baths.
584 Leonard Street
3 stories | 2 units
Completion estimated for 2023
584 Leonard Street rendering (Pliskin Architecture)
In spite of all the new towers rising throughout Greenpoint, boutique construction remains in high demand: 584 Leonard Street will only comprise two expansive units. Each apartment will measure over 3,000 square feet, and renderings show a roof terrace on top of the building. It offers a quiet oasis, optimal privacy, and easy access to Manhattan Avenue dining and the Nassau Avenue G train.
30 India Street
6 stories | 52 units
Completion estimated for 2024
30 India Street (Titan Realty Construction)
Last fall, excavation work began on the new building planned for 30 India Street. The site is up the street from WNYC Transmitter Park, but the rendering shows plenty of outdoor oases in the form of private balconies and common terraces. In addition to the new housing units, the building will offer community facility space and commercial space.
65 Private Drive
40 stories | 500 units
Completion estimated for 2023
Rendering of 65 Private Drive (Cooper Robertson)
A four-building complex is set to transform a formerly industrial section of Greenpoint, and 65 Private Drive is one of the taller towers in it (another high-rise will be built in a later phase of construction). Amenities are set to include a basketball court, bowling alley, screening room, music room, fitness center, indoor pool and spa area, children’s playroom, indoor dog run, and outdoor recreation area. Construction topped out in March 2022, and the exterior curtain wall is well underway.
Waterview at Greenpoint, 77 Commercial Street
40 stories | 298 units
Completion estimated for 2023
Rendering of Waterview at Greenpoint (CetraRuddy)
Just northeast of Greenpoint Landing, exterior work is winding down on the two-tower development that rose on the former site of a two-story warehouse. Waterview at Greenpoint comprises a seven-story podium, a 40-story tower, and a 30-story tower. Residential amenities are set to include fitness centers, accessory terraces, a children's playroom, a swimming pool, and a library. Of the 720 rental units planned, 200 will be affordable. In addition to the new housing units, Waterview at Greenpoint will feature a 300-space underground parking garage, approximately 25,000 square feet of retail space, and community outdoor space set to connect to Greenpoint Landing through an esplanade.
16 Dupont Street
41 stories | 391 units
Completion estimated for 2025
Rendering of 16 Dupont Street (Rockefeller Group)
While earlier phases of 16 Dupont Street depicted renderings of a masonry-heavy tower, the newest look by GKV Architects shows a multi-story podium with stepped setbacks, a glassy, vertically striped facade, and a shallow setback near the top of the building. As part of the Affordable New York housing program, 114 units will be set aside for low- and middle-income New Yorkers. All apartments will have interiors by Brooklyn-based firm Workstead, and a curated amenity package is set to include a fitness center, a spa, coworking space, a children's playroom, a lounge with game room, and a rooftop pool with sky deck and interior lounge.
Monitor Point, 40 Quay Street
40 stories | 900 units
Completion TBA
Rendering of Monitor Point (FXCollaborative)
In October 2021, Gotham Organization announced plans for Monitor Point, a mixed-use waterfront community planned for a NYC Transit Mobile Wash Division site. At the heart of it is a 40-story building overlooking Bushwick Inlet Park. Pending city and community approvals, the community will comprise 900 rental apartments (25 percent of which will be permanently affordable), new retail, new commercial space, a waterfront promenade connecting Williamsburg and Greenpoint, and a permanent home for the Greenpoint Monitor Museum.
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