Last updated on Jul 31, 2025

500 Metropolitan Avenue

This 14-story mixed-use building in Williamsburg, erected in 2018, features 52 rental units and a 180-room hotel. The building has a distinctive cascading profile with irregular facades and offers amenities like a rooftop pool, fitness center, and courtyard.

Overview of 500 Metropolitan Avenue

500 Metropolitan Avenue, also known as 491 Keap Street, is a 14-story, mixed-use building located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Completed in 2018 by The Chetrit Group and designed by Kutnicki Bernstein, the building features 52 rental units and a 180-room hotel occupying the lower six floors. Its unique V-shaped design allows for a cascading profile, with blue-glass fenestration and grey piers that create a visually striking façade. The building overlooks Macri Triangle Park and is conveniently located near the G and L subway lines.

Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including a rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, courtyard, and a virtual doorman. Additional features include bicycle storage and basketball and tennis courts. The apartments are designed with modern finishes, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, satin oak floors, and in-unit washers and dryers. Notable layouts include spacious three-bedroom units with open kitchens and terraces, as well as one-bedroom and studio options.

Each residence is equipped with high-end appliances, including stainless steel units and white quartz countertops, while bathrooms boast matte black mosaic floors and large vanities. The building's prime location offers easy access to McCarren Park, the waterfront, and vibrant local culture, making it an attractive option for those seeking a luxurious lifestyle in Brooklyn.

Doorman

None

Type

Rental

Year Built

2018

Apartments

52 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

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Amenities

High-Rise
Post War
Central AC
Garden
Pool
Elevator
Lounge
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Courtyard
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Spa / Therapy Room
Terraces / Balconies
Virtual Doorman

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at Union Ave and Metropolitan Ave 0.08 miles

at Havemeyer and Broadway 0.45 miles

Pros & Cons

Rooftop swimming pool
Adjacent to delicatessen
Fitness center
Garage
Basketball and tennis courts
Virtual doorman
Bicycle storage
Angled site
Cascading profile
Small, narrow and slanting 3-story high projection
Building has 180-room hotel
Units have washers and dryers
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Adjacent to subway station

No concierge
Irregular facade piers

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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