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223 North 8th Street
Last updated on Jun 12, 2026

The Berkley,
223 North 8th Street

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Overview of The Berkley at 223 North 8th Street

The Berkley is a 7-story building located at 223 North 8th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, developed by Largo Investments in 2016. It features 96 rental apartments and is conveniently situated one and a half blocks from the Bedford Station of the L subway line. The building's architecture includes a brown-brick façade with three protruding window bays and side setbacks at the 7th floor, complemented by a glass railing and sidewalk landscaping.

The Berkley offers a range of amenities designed to enhance the living experience. Residents benefit from a doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, and a two-story fitness center. Additional features include a landscaped courtyard with a fire pit, a garage, a laundry room, a package room, and a roof deck equipped with barbecue stations and outdoor showers. The building also provides a lobby lounge, a garden, community recreational facilities, and storage options.

Apartments at The Berkley are equipped with modern conveniences such as Bosch washers and dryers, triple-pane windows, wide plank walnut floors, roller shades, and central air-conditioning. Kitchens are fitted with Bertazzoni and Bosch appliances, a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator with an icemaker, and charcoal Caesarstone countertops. Bathrooms feature Toto toilets and artic white Caesarstone countertops. Many units boast private balconies with glass railings, offering additional outdoor space.

The building offers a variety of apartment layouts, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Studio apartments feature a 17-foot-long living room, balconies, and open kitchens. One-bedroom units have large entry foyers and open kitchens leading to a 17-foot-long living room with a balcony. Two-bedroom apartments include wide entry foyers with open kitchens leading to a 15-foot-long living room flanked by bedrooms, with the master bedroom offering a balcony and a spacious walk-through closet.
Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
2017
Apartments
Floors
7
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Terraces / Balconies
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at Bedford Ave and N 7th 0.12 miles
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Pros & Cons

  • Close to Bedford station of the L subway
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Garage
  • Roof deck with barbecue stations
  • Landscaped courtyard
  • Storage
  • Two-story fitness center
  • Balconies
  • Triple-pane windows
  • Central air-conditioning
  • Many apartments
  • Small apartments

CityRealty Rating

21
/44
Architecture
+
27
/36
Location
+
18
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
75
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Building Management

The Berkley was classically designed to reflect its industrial roots. The complimentary towers connected by a central landscaped courtyard are located in the heart of Williamsburg, which continues to be the epicenter of the creative, artistic and entrepreneurial renaissance of New York City.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 221 North 8 Street
  • 221 North 8th Street
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