48 Whipple Street

Overview of 48 Whipple Street

48 Whipple Street is a distinctive 29 unit converted schoolhouse originally built in 1899, transformed into a residential building offering unique loft style living in East Williamsburg. The historic conversion maintains the building's original character while providing modern amenities, creating apartments with an authentic industrial aesthetic that's rarely found in Brooklyn residential buildings.

The building's apartments feature soaring 14 to 17 foot cathedral ceilings and distinctive mezzanine lofts within the bedrooms, offering 6'5" of clearance and adding approximately 250 square feet of usable space per unit. Most apartments include two full bedrooms plus two mezzanine spaces, ranging from approximately 793 to over 1,250 square feet. Common features throughout units include hardwood floors, stainless steel kitchens, oversized windows with southern exposure, and private balconies or terraces that provide outdoor living space.

A standout feature of many units is the inclusion of private parking spaces, either included in the purchase price or available for an additional $100 to $12,000 depending on the unit. This amenity is particularly valuable in Brooklyn, where parking is typically scarce. The building also provides each apartment with designated storage space in the basement, along with large walk in closets and multiple closets throughout the units.

Building amenities include an elevator, bike room, on-site laundry facilities, and a common roof deck offering spectacular city views. The building operates as a co-op with condo like rules, featuring low maintenance fees that include taxes, flexible subleasing policies, and renovation friendly guidelines. The pet friendly building allows residents significant flexibility in personalizing their living spaces.

Located near multiple subway lines including the J, M, Z, G, and L trains, 48 Whipple Street provides excellent transportation access with Citibike stations directly at the building's entrance. The East Williamsburg location offers residents easy access to both Brooklyn's amenities and Manhattan, with commute times of 10 to 15 minutes to lower Manhattan, making it an attractive option for those seeking spacious, unique living spaces with urban convenience.