The gourmet kitchen features polished Luce di Luna marble countertops and backsplash, slate gray cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador range, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher, Insinkerator garbage disposal, and a wine fridge. The corner bedroom has three dramatic casement windows, separate climate control, two closets, and custom solar and blackout window treatments. The spa-like bathroom is complete with a custom walnut vanity with Carrara marble countertops, Italian porcelain walls and floors, an oversized shower/bathtub combo, and Porcelanosa fixtures. Off of the bathroom, you also have the Bosch washer/dryer.
A large storage unit (5’4’’ x 5’1’’) located in the cellar level is included. This apartment is located in a separate wing and has no shared walls for maximum quiet and privacy. Available immediately.
Located on a cobblestone street in the heart of DUMBO is 205 Water Street. Constructed in 2012, 205 Water was ground-up new construction, and was uniquely designed for sustainability and achieved the prestigious LEED Gold Certification. This luxury condominium offers residents a full-time attended lobby, live-in super, state-of-the-art gym equipped with a Peloton bike, bicycle storage, a common lounge, and two common outdoor spaces. DUMBO is one of the most desired neighborhoods in Brooklyn with immediate access to the waterfront, neighboring parks, restaurants and shops, as well as convenient access to public transportation with the F train two blocks away at York Street and the A/C at High Street.
Quick Profile
DUMBO, which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, used to be a lively industrial and manufacturing zone, full of large factories and warehouses. These buildings have now been converted into expansive lofts, theaters, galleries, and office spaces for start-up companies. These larger residential spaces are attractive to families and creative artists and writers who need space to dream and create.
DUMBO was named in 1978 as a sort of reverse marketing ploy to try to keep people from swarming into the area, attracted by the quaint tree-lined streets, elegant historic brownstones, large lofts, and views of Lower Manhattan. It was felt that this influx of people would change the nature of the neighborhood. It was hoped that by giving the area a ridiculous name, nobody would want to live there.
Many of the neighborhood’s bars, hotels, and restaurants capitalize on the stunning waterfront views and the Manhattan skyline in the background. Interesting and fun cultural events are held under and around the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges that connect DUMBO to Manhattan. One of these is the annual Oktoberfest.
With beautiful vignettes of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges being framed around every corner, DUMBO provides residents and tourists with charming, and often surprising, views. Because the neighborhood is eminently walkable and filled with unique shops, it feels like a small town on the edge of a major urban waterfront. Once people move to DUMBO, they tend to stay and become involved in the community.