This historic boutique condominium is located in the heart of bustling DUMBO. Once an Iron Works factory built in 1896, the building was subsequently converted in 2001 and has received Landmark status. Every unit in this property is utterly spectacular - and #11 is no exception. As with all the homes in 31 Washington Street, the mix of modern renovations with original details has been expertly done. A true loft in every sense of the word, the unit features high ceilings, oversized windows, and exposed beams and columns. Get ready to be blown away by this spectacular 2600 sqft 3-bedroom / 2.5-bathroom home complete with home office. Additional high-end details include an open-plan layout, soaring 13-ft ceilings, beautiful Carlisle wide plank reclaimed oak floors, exposed timber beams and columns, antique exposed brick walls, and 10-ft. industrial windows. A high velocity modern HVAC and an in-unit Bosch washer/dryer round out the modern conveniences.
The natural flow of the unit takes you through a palatial open-concept living room / dining room / kitchen area. Exposed brick walls and sunny exposures make the space extra warm and inviting. The custom wooden cabinetry and top-of-the-line Viking appliance package make the kitchen space as functional and it is beautiful. A convenient half-bath completes this area. The home's three bedrooms are located on southern side of the building, and they each boast large windows and an exposed brick wall. One of bedrooms is situated adjacent to the living room area while the other is across the hall from a swoon-worthy bathroom. Inside you'll find dual vanity sinks and full size bathtub. The primary bedroom features plenty of closet space and its own en-suite bathroom. This spa-like oasis comes replete with dual vanity sinks, a rain shower head, and incredible tile work. A laundry room and home office complete the layout.
31 Washington Street is located on one of the most iconic streets in all of Brooklyn. DUMBO is a renowned destination for its restaurants, cafes, galleries, and markets - and it is all right outside your door. The building is located half-block away from Main Street Park and the East River, and the closest subway lines are the F 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.