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June 9, 2009

111 Lawrence Tops Out, Gets Name

111 Lawrence Street topped out this week at 51 stories, making it the tallest building in Brooklyn. At the same time, the rental building also got a new name—The Brooklyner. The building's developer, The Clarett Group, also released the first renderings of the 491-unit project, one of which is posted above. Occupancy is slated for late 2009/early 2010. In addition to killer views, the building will also boast 24-hour concierge service and a full fitness center.
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It looks more of a Manhattener to me.

Posted by: dittoburg at June 9, 2009 9:38 AM

I wouldn't count on "killer views" from every unit on every floor.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 9, 2009 9:42 AM

Brownstoner, can you add a link to the other renderings or post the other ones here?

Posted by: bdeis01 at June 9, 2009 9:43 AM

how long does one need to live in NYC before they figure out there is no 'E' in Manhattan?

Posted by: Petebklyn at June 9, 2009 10:12 AM

dang, .6 meters taller than the Williamsburg Savings Bank.

The Clocktower is a much cooler "tallest building in Brooklyn." oh well.

Maybe "Miss Brooklyn" will be even better! ;)

Posted by: dwarbi at June 9, 2009 10:12 AM

10 years?

Posted by: dittoburg at June 9, 2009 10:18 AM

I have see this thing going up from my living room window for the past few months - that is still a wierd areas over there - not a whole lot going on - unless you walk further into Fort Green or down to Smith St or even Brooklyn Heights.

Posted by: james_bong at June 9, 2009 10:20 AM

"The Clarett Group"

Are they the developer of Forte?

***Bid half off peak comps***

Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at June 9, 2009 10:24 AM

This is the ugliest building to go up recently in New York except for the Beaver House in the Financial District. The tragedy is its height - you can't avoid it when walking up Smith Street. What a waste.

Posted by: kvnbklyn at June 9, 2009 10:38 AM

Got to wonder how they are going to fill such a large building up. Maybe more luxury apts for the homeless?

Posted by: brickoven at June 9, 2009 10:38 AM

wrong 11. And at least 20 before they figure out it is manHATtan not MANhattan.

Posted by: Petebklyn at June 9, 2009 10:41 AM

Future Low-Income housing..

The What

Someday this war is gonna end...

Posted by: Return of The What at June 9, 2009 10:42 AM

That is an excellent image of Downtown Brooklyn with Manhattan in the background. It must be a digitally mastered photo/rendering. It makes Brooklyn look good. It even makes 111 look not bad.
At least this tower was built were it belongs, among the other tall buildings of the Downtown district. I don't mind it. If it houses a garage and a supermarket it could be a nice place to live, especially on one of the high floors.

Posted by: sam at June 9, 2009 11:01 AM

Isn't the word for a Brooklyn resident "Brooklynite", not "Brooklyner"? Is a "Brooklyner" a pastry, like a "Berliner"?

Posted by: zinka at June 9, 2009 11:01 AM

From the press release:

With varying shades of earth tones and patterns reflective of Brooklyn’s historic brownstone homes and architectural elements found in the nearby neighborhood, the exterior walls are designed with a “basket-weave” aesthetic. According to Randy Gerner, AIA, Principal of GKV Architects and lead architect on the development, “The design of The Brooklyner was greatly influenced by the textures and colors of the neighborhoods that surround it. The architecture is intended to weave the urban fabric into the facade, transforming the building into a structure that is distinctly modern, attractively innovative and authentically Brooklyn.”

Posted by: zinka at June 9, 2009 11:24 AM

It's not an attractive word -Brooklyner- maybe it sounds better in the original Dutch. They should take a clue from the many charming names given to buildings in the past that Montrosse is so helpfully showcasing today.

Posted by: sam at June 9, 2009 11:27 AM

between this building, Avalon and 80 Dekalb there are about 1400 rental units coming to this area. Brooklyn is going to be like Miami when this is all done.

Posted by: brickoven at June 9, 2009 11:46 AM

If 1400 units is what it takes to bring the Brooklyn wintertime temps to 80 degrees - then i say plant some palm trees and sign me up.

Posted by: bkre at June 9, 2009 12:27 PM

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