Inside The Brook in Downtown Brooklyn

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Witkoff and Apollo have officially broken ground on The Brook, featuring luxury rentals and transformative retail space in Downtown Brooklyn. With architecture by Beyer Blinder Belle and interiors by Bonetti Kozerski, the approximately 600 foot-tall tower will have 591 rental apartments with 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, and nearly 30,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and 12,000 of cellar retail space in the popular Albee Square area of Downtown Brooklyn. 

Attending the groundbreaking were executives from Witkoff, Apollo, Suffolk Construction, and Beyer Blinder Belle architects, as well as Regina Myer, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. 

“The groundbreaking of The Brook is another milestone in the continued evolution of Downtown Brooklyn, bringing more high-end retail to the streetscape and new residences in this sought-after location,” said Scott Alper, President & Chief Investment Officer of Witkoff. “We are honored to spearhead this monumental development in Downtown Brooklyn.” 

credit to Jason Maliha - (L-R) Scott Weiner of Apollo, Jordan Casella of Bank of America, Ben Gray of Apollo, Scott Alper of Witkoff, Craig Murphy of Witkoff, Adam Gottlieb of Witkoff, Lauren Witkoff of Witkoff, Regina Myer, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

“The Brook is going to be a great addition to Downtown Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue - one of the grand entrances to the borough,” said Regina Myer, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. “Downtown Brooklyn is becoming one of the best places to live, and 600 units right at the crossroads of the neighborhood will be transformative.”

The Brook and its retail spaces, including the prominent wraparound corner space at 555 Fulton Street, marketed by GoodSpaceNYC, will continue to add value to the neighborhood. The developers are working in partnership with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and Brooklyn-based architecture and design firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), to support their vision plan and new roadmap to transform Downtown Brooklyn by reclaiming its streets for greater pedestrian use and creating attractive, accessible public spaces, raising the bar for retail tenants. 

For more information, please visit BrookBK.com and follow the Instagram @thebrookbk for project updates.

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The Alfred on Fleet Launches in Downtown Brooklyn

 Douglas Elliman, announced the launch of The Alfred on Fleet, a ground up new residential development in Downtown Brooklyn. Developed by Boomerang Building Fund LLC and designed by Bricolage Design Associates with interiors by Sung Yu Design, the 12-story building is located at 112 Fleet Place. Samantha Behringer of Douglas Elliman is handling the exclusive sales and marketing for the project.

“I am thrilled to be bringing one of the first boutique buildings of its kind in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, a neighborhood I have worked closely in since its first condominium high rise broke ground,” said Samantha Behringer. “I successfully sold out similar residential developments such as The Oro and The Toren, and look forward to doing the same here.”

The 23 residences will range from one to two bedrooms, spanning 808 square feet to 1,320 square feet. All units above the third floor will feature outdoor terraces.  There is white oak flooring throughout custom cabinets, stone countertops and high end appliances in all kitchens. The bathrooms are finished with porcelain tiles and feature Hydro System soaking tubs, Duravit and Riobel fixtures.

Amenities include a roof deck and landscape, two parking spots for sale and storage for sale. Located in Downtown Brooklyn, which offers a dense urban feel, there are many retail shops, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks.

Prices for the one and two bedroom residences range between $950,000 and $1,370,000. Sales begin November 2020, with occupancy slated for Q1 2021.

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A Look At Brooklyn's Newest Boutique Condo, The Symon

Sarah Finkel

The Symon, Brooklyn Height’s newest ground-up, full-service boutique luxury condominium, is slated to open in the fall, boasting private outdoor spaces and three penthouses in a mix of one-to-four bedroom homes. Offering contemporary residences with an elevated design sensibility and an acute attention to detail, the historic and tasteful 12-story building with 59 residences is destined to grace the picturesque streets and beautiful townhouse blocks of the borough.

It’s located at 76 Schermerhorn Street between Court Street and Boerum Place, near Downtown Brooklyn's numerous educational institutions, 13 subway lines, premiere retailers and a plethora of culinary and nightlife options.

Steeped in history, The Symon is a nod to the patriarch of the Schermerhorn family, whose aristocratic mercantile legacy dates back to the 1600s. The family is known for their sense of civic duty and philanthropy as a patron of the arts and of the educational institutions of New York, namely Columbia University. Thus, The Symon celebrates the confluence of both history and culture, and commerce and education.

Studio DB, the New York-based design firm led by husband and wife Damian and Britt Zunino, known for their custom home portfolio and high-end interiors work, has been tapped to design The Symon's interiors (including amenities) and its captivating facade. Lonicera Partners, Orange Management and The Davis Companies are handling its development, while Stribling Marketing Associates is exclusively handling sales and marketing for the building. Pricing has yet to be revealed.

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