Last updated on Aug 7, 2026

The Smith Grey,
138 Broadway

Condo located in Williamsburg, at The corner of Bedford Avenue

The Smith Grey is an iconic cast iron loft building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, completed in 1884 and converted to a boutique condominium in 2002 with amenities like a bike room, courtyard, and roof deck. Located near popular restaurants and landmarks, the building offers easy access to Manhattan via nearby subway lines and the NYC Ferry.

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Recent Sales (2) $1,070 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (40)

Apt. PHD

3 beds

2 baths

1,849 ft²

$2,650,000 $1,433 /ft²

$1,433

Dec 18, 2025

Apt. 6A

3 beds

3 baths

1,997 ft²

$1,412,000 $707 /ft²

$707

May 10, 2023

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Overview of The Smith Grey at 138 Broadway

The famed Smith Grey is an iconic cast iron loft building, one of a few in Brooklyn, situated at 138 Broadway at Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. The building was completed in 1884, and converted to a boutique condominium in 2002. Residential amenities include a basement bike room, a lovely courtyard, common laundry on every floor, and an incredible roof deck with sprawling 360-degree views and furnished for all to enjoy.

Nearby restaurants and landmarks include Peter Luger, Meadowsweet, Diner, Marlowe & Sons, OTB, Motorino, and Barano. The Marcy Avenue J, M, and Z trains allow for an easy commute to Manhattan, and the NYC Ferry offers access to Downtown, Midtown, DUMBO, and Long Island City.

Doorman

None

Type

Condo

Year Built

1884

Converted: 2002

Apartments

4040 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

Min Down

20%

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Amenities

Pre War
Central AC
Garden
Intercom
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Courtyard
Laundry Room
Bike Room

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Pros & Cons

19th century department store building
Live-in superintendent
Video intercom
Laundry room on each floor
Pet friendly
High ceilings

No roof deck
No garage
No doorman

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

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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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Alternate Addresses

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142 Broadway
144 Broadway
389 Bedford Avenue
391 Bedford Avenue
393 Bedford Avenue
395 Bedford Avenue
397 Bedford Avenue
399 Bedford Avenue
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