Leonard Pointe, 395 Leonard Street: Review and Ratings

Review of 395 Leonard Street by Carter Horsley

This impressive, 7-story apartment building at 395 Leonard Street between Meeker Avenue and Richardson Street in Williamsburg was erected in 2014 and has 188 rental units.

It is known as Leonard Pointe and was designed by Karl Fischer Architects and Durukan Design.

It was developed by The Rabsky Group.

Bottom Line

This large rental building in Williamsburg is an intriguing smorgasbord of design features and amenities. 

Description

This “J”-shaped building is full of surprises starting with its very handsome entranceway with wood plank doors that is recessed beneath a canted and angled wooden surround and asymmetrical façades with protruding bays and alternating balconies and fenestration patterns.

It also has a very attractive, landscaped courtyard on its second level that has curved seating niches and two large arcs of fountains and a raised semi-circular seating area part of which is covered with a circular pavilion.

The double-height lobby has a fireplace, a free-standing glass enclosure and walls of recycled wood planks and spikey chandeliers. Off the lobby is a very large painting whose frame extends over the ceiling.

The apartments have combine rustic and industrial accents.

The landscaped roof deck has reclining beds and very large hammocks.

A side façade has some recessed windows and the top slants inward and there are also many balconies with glass railings.

Amenities

The building has 24-hour concierge service, a waterfall and a fireplace in the lobby, a roof deck, a community room, a screening room, a bicycle room, a children’s playroom, a pet grooming service, a yoga room, a gym, a second-floor courtyard, and a garage.

Apartments

Apartment 723 is a two-bedroom unit with a 16-foot-wide living/dining room that opens onto a large terrace.  The unit also has a pass-through kitchen and the master bedroom has a small balcony.

Apartments 313, 413, 513 and 613 are two-bedroom corner units with 1,035 square feet with an 8-foot-long entry foyer next to a 8-foot-wide, pass-through kitchen, and a 17-foot-long living/dining room with a small balcony.

Apartment 204 is a two-bedroom unit with 884 square feet with a 16-foot-long, angled living room/dining room with a pass-through kitchen.

Apartment 704 is a two-bedroom corner unit with 797 square feet and a 14-foot-wide living/dining room with a pass-through kitchen and a very long, 9-sided, wrap-around terrace.

Apartment 229 is a one-bedroom unit with 580 square feet with a 9-foot-long entry foyer next to the pass-through kitchen, and an 18-foot-long living/dining room that opens onto a 22-by-14-foot terrace.

Apartments 314, 414, 514 and 614 are studio units with 528 square feet and an 18-foot-long studio space with an open kitchen and a small balcony.