A Walkthrough at One Brooklyn Bridge Park
[nggallery id=”44561″ template=galleryview] We finally took a tour of One Brooklyn Bridge Park and were very impressed with the size, layouts and design of the apartments. After a slow start (it’s the prices, stupid!) the waterfront development has been building some solid sales momentum in recent months. At this point, the building is 44 percent…
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We finally took a tour of One Brooklyn Bridge Park and were very impressed with the size, layouts and design of the apartments. After a slow start (it’s the prices, stupid!) the waterfront development has been building some solid sales momentum in recent months. At this point, the building is 44 percent sold if you include contracts that are “out”. After some major reductions last August (when some one-bedrooms got as low as $325,000), prices appear to have found an equilibrium point: mini-lofts and one-bedrooms now start at $480,000, two-bedrooms at $935,000 and four-bedrooms at $2,275,000. The building is currently about 8 percent rented from, though sales are going well enough now that the developer is no longer offering new rentals. With the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park continuing to move along, we suspect the building will continue to be increasingly attractive to prospective buyers.
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I’m with you, ARKIT…. I purchased a loft on the BQE side in ’07 and closed in ’08. I’ve lived all over the city (most recently in DUMBO), and this is by far my favorite apartment.
We had City Windows installed, so noise is not of any concern – and even w/o City Windows, the noise is minimal – not to mention that I’ve never heard a peep out of my neighbors. The floors/ceilings are over 1′ of cement. It’s far quieter than any of my former apartments in DUMBO, SOHO, Nolita and the LES, where honking horns, bars, etc. can be heard 24/7.
Funny that window cleaning is such a concern…. Our maintenance fees INCLUDE window cleaning, which is done twice a year. (I had to pay out-of-pocket for window cleaning at my other apartments, and some buildings didn’t offer the option at all.)
Speaking of windows, I’ve explored every unit in this building (remember, I was here early, while the bldg was still under construction) – I am a 5’6″ woman and the views are incredible and the light is amazing everywhere (except 3rd floor, BQE side)
I’m always hearing about how expensive our maintenance is, when it’s actually far less than other co-ops and condos in the area (do your research!), yet the amenities are far better. For example, we have a state-of-the-art gym that is so good, it’s no longer necessary to pay for a separate gym membership…. There are two of us, so I look at that as a $300/month savings. (There is also a Screening Room, Billiard Room, Wii Room, Children’s play and Art rooms, Music Room with baby grand, 82 acre PARK!!!, concierge, doormen, shuttle bus to subways & trader joe’s, etc. etc….. At $900/month, that’s a STEAL!!
This business about not having outdoor space is ridiculous. We live in an 85-acre, BEAUTIFUL park…. Need I say more?
And subways? Seriously? The 2/3 at Clark St. is just over 5 minutes and just about every other imaginable subway is UNDER a 10 minute walk to Borrough Hall or Court Street. No different than many places in Manhattan…. BUT, if a 7-10 minute walk is such a big deal, then take the FREE SUBWAY SHUTTLE SERVICE the building provides.
We’re cut off? Seriously…. We’re 5 minutes to Montague St, Atlantic St, etc (Henry Public, Floyds, River Deli, Taza, Iris Cafe, Hibino Sushi, etc.) – and 10 minutes to Smith Street.
Ugly kitchens? Well, that’s a matter of taste. The Kitchens/Baths were – by far – my favorite among every other condo we looked at (J Street, 70 Washington, 30 Main, 59 Front, etc… where the craftsmanship just doesn’t compare to Dada.)
I have nothing to gain from posting these comments, because I could frankly care less wether the building sells out. I have no intention of letting this gem go anytime soon, and it’s only getting better as the park grows and the retail spaces are occupied. Lucky me…. It just infuriates me to see uneducated, jealous, naysayers misrepresenting my “HOME”, when most of them haven’t even stepped foot in the building…..
I walked about 14 units over three trips and not sure where all the hype is coming from. First, there is only one side of the building that faces the water, all remaining sides face the BQE; it is constant and prevalent from most units. The rpicing they are asking for units that face this constant barrage of traffic are $800++ a square foot which seems like way too much money for the noise and distruption the highway creates.
Also, learned that there are development sites that surround the building that block a lot of view corridors for units that are not directly on the water. IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT BUYING make sure you research what can be built AND how high and where these buildings are.
Lastly, the quality of many of the units is subpar as it is rumourned the developer ran out of money, hastily finished units, and that the bank is now calling the shots. You need an inspector to walk the unit with you. I am familiar with renovations and know, for example, that the thru-the-wall HVAC units they are using are really cheap, noisy, very expensive to run, and not insulated as well as the in-the-wall units that are in some of the units. GET IT IN WRITING that you want a warranty for your unit for atleast 6 months.
Anyway, don’t believe the hype and trust your gut about this place.
I visited One Bridge Park last week, and although it’s not for me — I was duly impressed. The BQE side while not great weren’t terrible and would’ve been a steal at $325k for the one bedrooms. I heard from the sales agent though that the place is only 42% sold, though they’ve been experiencing good sales so expect to raise prices this week or next.
Photos and posting of the units we saw: http://www.joshandmarie.us/2010/06/13/one-bridge-park/
OK, ARKIT,
All sounds good, but with those windows, and I do have a problem with them, How on Earth can they be cleaned from the outside. Between the harbor air and BQE, the windows must get really dirty, really fast.
What good is giant windows letting in tons of light if the are dirty. Plus they open crappy, and do not have screens either.
I just have a real problem with these giant windows that are there for views and light, yet are almost impossible to clean from the outside.
I bought in this building last November, moved in March…love it. Let me clear some things up for people.
BQE NOISE: The building does have noise from the BQE. That being said, it’s more like white noise in the courtyards or harbor side…I lived close to it in DUMBO, and it’s kind of calming…better than the West Side Highway with horns, and cars and truck breaking…yet, there on the edge of Manhattan are some of the priciest condos. (PS< I NEVER, HAVE EVER< EVVVVVVER HEARD MY NEIGHBOR UPSTAIRS, OR ON EITHER SIDE. IT’S SUPER QUIET.)
BQE POLLUTION: It has lots of cars, yet the area of New York that has the worse air quality (shocker) is the Upper East Side. Not Brooklyn. Fact: this building is located not off the river, but the harbor…the harbor is connected to the ocean. Basically, I walk home and can smell the ocean…clean salt water. Salt purifies things. And the wind off the harbor actually carries most of the BQE pollutants into Brooklyn Heights (sorry, all core BK Height lovers.) When I lived in Chelsea on 26th street, my window sill had very thick, grimy soot on the sill every week. None here.
LIVING INSIDE THE ‘H’: What some people call an air shaft, I call a plaza. Down below is a wide courtyard. And the depth of it is not unlike the depth of the street. The distance between is between the units is comfortable. I’m not a nosey neighbor, and hope others have the same courtesy!
WINDOW VIEWS: Most windows in NYC don’t have great views…but having large ones let the light in…a lot of light is superb. They are very big, and I love the proportion as it gives you space to decorate…shelves, a table, chairs. I can sit at my dining table next to the window, have a glass of wine and watch cruise ships, sunsets, water taxis, the new playground and Governor’s Island…much better than my view in DUMBO.
THE GREAT HALLS: Such debate over such silliness! The fact is ..when you come home from a hustle bustle day, and walk into the large, quiet calming lobby, then to an elevator bank with quick, available cars, and into a spacious, wonderfully wallpapered, I feel great…like I can breathe. I certainly prefer the large halls to coming home to a cramped, small hall…I think the large halls add to the luxury feel…they are quiet and tastefully decorated.
MORE DEVELOPMENT: Thankfully, when the state agreed to set up the new development model, they agreed to give our Senator the right to veto further development on the lots on the south side of the building. A lot of people in the building and in the area dont want a 30 story structure going up. Most people prefer alternative funding to the park’s maintenance budget which I’m sure will be found.
PERFECTION: IT DOESNT EXIST! It’s incredible how much everyone can dissect a property apart. But those that live in glass houses….
LOCATION: It’s magical really. I liken it to a castle on the shores of Scotland…but it’s NEW YORK! Things are not far away…unless you’re a really, really lazy person, an 8-10 minute walk isn’t bad when you have sooooOOOO MANY TRAIN OPTIONS! It’s like Times Square is just up the hill! There are wonderful places to eat and shop. It’s smack dab between DUMBO, BK HTS, CARROLL GARDENS PEOPLE! It doesn’t get better!
THE BUILDING: HAS WONDERFUL STAFF. STORAGE ON EACH FLOOR. FITNESS AND ENTERTAINMENT. AN OLD SENSE OF HISTORY AND A LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE WITH IT’S MODERN, FUNCTIONAL KITCHENS AND BATHS.
Manhattanite, I agree that the hallways are excessively and unnecessarily large, and that you’ll need to leave a trail of bread crumbs whenever you leave your building. On the other hand, I love the huge storage bin that comes with each unit, on top of the plentiful closet space within the unit itself.
The development lot is on the south end.
The balconies I referred to are on units that face the north, inside the “U” . The nighttime view of streaming traffic could be exciting, but it is beyond unpleasant to open a window or step onto a cold, sunless terrace with the roar.
It is not a bad building. It is just a disappointing building. It is an industrial space that does not transition to high quality or economically efficient living space — for most of its inhabitants, at least. Don’t forget that they will be paying for heat and taxes on those hallways
“If you happen to be between 5’4″ and 5’7″ I don’t even know anyone that short.”
Watch it, Pete. I know exactly who that was meant for. And you KNEW I’d read this thread because you know I liked these apartments when I saw them last week!
I did a complete 180 on this building after seeing 4 units last week. And I say that even though the kitchen finishes are not normally my taste, and I hate the thought of being “on” the BQE and cut off by the BQE. 12′ ceilings, tons of light, great finishes in every regard, spacious apartments. It’s really only a few minutes further to the subway than I am now, so that isn’t a dealbreaker. I love the park — new dog run looks great. And, to my complete shock, I actually think I like the units on the BQE side, with sweeping views of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, the downtown Brooklyn skyline (hard as that is to believe), the Williamsburg Savings Bank, and the bridges on either side, nicer than the water views. Joralemon Street looks like a street in San Francisco from this building. Silent with the windows closed, though I feel as though I’d never open the windows on the BQE side. The only units I did NOT like were the ones in the middle of the “H” on each side — aka the air shaft — absolutely no views at all. Plan to go back and look again. (And, no, I’m not a broker, nor am I affiliated with the developer.)
There’s also some serious smoke and mirrors around pricing… I’ve seen various iterations of the offering plan and some prices haven’t been dropped a single cent from peak, and I’m not just talking about lines that were already well sold…