$1,249,000
Updated 6 years ago
Off Market

The Gretsch Building

60 Broadway, 5-E

Williamsburg, Brooklyn | Wythe Ave & Berry Street

Loft 4.5 Rooms1 Bed1.5 Baths1,076 Square FeetCondo

$1,249,000
Common Charges$963
RE Taxes$428
Price Per SF
$1,161

Listing Features

  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings [12.1']
  • Home Office
  • Library / Den
  • Pocket Doors
  • Washer / Dryer
  • New Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • Hudson River
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Cold Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 60 Broadway, 5-E

This spectacular gem is nestled in the iconic Gretsch building. A Williamsburg landmark built in 1916 originally housing the storied Gretsch Guitar company to be later repurposed and redesigned into luxury lofts by esteemed architects Karl Fisher, and Andres Escobar in 2005.. Upon entry - your foyer has a 42' uninterrupted interior line of sight, that extends visually to Manhattan. West facing windows feature bridge and river views, and sunsets over the Freedom Tower. Built for entertaining, the great room is spacious enough to host a formal dinner party. Built-ins in the great room and kitchen organize and showcase your library of vinyl, cookbooks and objets d'art. The home office does double duty as a guest room or nursery. Not unlike a split bedroom layout, it is on the opposite end of the home; far apart from the bedroom suite to ensure both guest and host enjoy maximum privacy. And for those working from home, a separation between work and home life. You have a soaking tub and separate shower in your massive en-suite bathroom. It's like having a day spa in your bedroom. The 6' soaking tub fits two adults and is deep enough to fully submerge (swim lessons and snorkel not included). The shower with Hansgrohe eco flow rain shower and hand shower combo, also fits two comfortably. Toto completes the roster of designer finishes. Smart energy saving upgrades include Alexa compatible, remote control, reverse flow Energy Efficient- Haiku Series Smart Fans by Big A ss Fans. Your chef's Kitchen features Wolf, Sub Zero, and ASKO appliances and ample Italian marble countertops. Your laundry room is maximized for efficiency featuring smart storage and an ASKO high efficiency washer and dryer. A space saving built in pocket door elegantly hides the laundry room from view The unit features beveled concrete ceilings 12' high, left exposed for maximum heights and retaining the unique historical charm of the architecture. Oversized windows maximize expansive views and open the loft up to natural light. If these walls could talk, they'd sing praise of the craftsmen who for decades produced instruments played by legion of notable rock stars from the Beatles to Bono and jazz giants like Art Blakey, Max Roach and Chet Atkins (14 Grammys). Some stardust rubbed off on the building when many of those legends visited the factory — Mr Atkins was a Gretsch design consultant for 25 years. The site is a stop on neighborhood walking tours, where musicians and history buffs pay homage. The building's hip, historic provenance is genuine. The nearby restaurant corridor includes a constellation of Michelin Stars: Peter Luger and Meadowsweet (1 star each); and Aska serves up two Michelin Stars. Supporting Cast: Diner; Marlow & Sons (& Daughters); and Blank Café. Enjoy views from the Brooklyn Bridge to Midtown on the 2000+ sf common roof. Or zip along the bike path to 6 acres of waterfront recreation at nearby Domino Park. JMZ and ferry offer convenient alternatives to the nearby L train. Here is your chance to own a little piece of manufacturing history. Such a pedigree runs with the property in perpetuity, and is yours to pass on if you ever sell your home. This iconic building has the added perk of historical significance not found in ground-up new construction. The 104 year history of the Gretsch Building is burnished by a (still functioning) storied corporate brand that spans three centuries. In a city where art and commerce thrive, one of its many intersections was 60 Broadway. It's fitting that this iconic factory and monument to NYC manufacturing heritage now enjoys an encore as your trophy home. CC = $963/mo. Taxes 428/mo.

Listing History for 60 Broadway, 5-E

Now
09/12/2020
TOM by Michael Kawochka
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
08/05/2020
$1,249,000
Initial Price by Michael Kawochka
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty

Building Details for 60 Broadway

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1916
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts12/129
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Marcy Av
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

Broadway & Berry St
0.06 miles
Broadway & Kent Ave
0.1 miles

Ferry

South Williamsburg
0.23 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Michael Kawochka
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
David Ratner
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty

Williamsburg | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Equal parts family-friendly and millennial haven/nightlife destination, Williamsburg offers the best of all worlds. Whether by night or by day, the ‘Burg has endless options for every type of personality and interest--which has only increasingly become the case after the neighborhood was rezoned in 2005. With the floodgate opened for more varied types of businesses, Williamsburg saw one of the highest rates of development in the past decade than any other part of Brooklyn. 

Referred to as “Little Berlin” for its late night and club-oriented nature, Williamsburg works as hard as it plays. Apart from the Clubland concentrated around Wythe Avenue, there is also a slew of offices (like 25 Kent Avenue, a sprawling eight-floor, 500,000-square foot waterfront building) and co-working spaces such as WeWork, The Yard and Green Desk that make it an ideal location for the corporate-, startup- and tech-oriented set. 

With more offices setting their sights on this part of Brooklyn, it only makes sense that more people want to live close to where they work. Apart from your average walk-up apartment, W-burg has famously become home to numerous condos along the waterfront that continue to grow and expand in concert with the businesses and corporate hubs that have entered the environment. 

Even with its many and undeniable changes, however, Williamsburg remains an arts-friendly community, particularly with regard to music and literature. While DIY spaces have come and gone, certain staples have persisted to become institutions that still provide a place for up and coming musicians to perform. On the literary front, long-standing indie bookstores like Spoonbill and Sugartown and Book Thug Nation have paved the way for others to cross the river, namely McNally Jackson Books. 

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OLR ID: 117880