The stylish kitchen with custom designed millwork, Calacatta Caldia marble counter tops and backsplash, is equipped with a full suite of state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances and offers enough (counter-) space for 2 people to cook. The kitchen has been improved by expanding the island, adding lots of cabinet space, drawers and pantry and the addition of a wine fridge and plumbed coffee-bar. The spacious bedroom features a 5'5" X 7'6" walk-in closet and an even larger dressing area which leads to the en-suite bath, adorned with Bianco Bello marble stone and radiant heated marble floors, a double vanity and a stand alone large shower, all complemented by custom Waterworks fittings. The second bathroom is located in the main space and features a large tub with shower and the W/D. Both bathrooms have been upgraded with stylish handlebars and convenience features, and the primary bath has been improved with a built-in make-up vanity with mirror and lighting, including ample drawer-space and outlets.
All faucets have filtered water, and heating and cooling are controlled with NEST thermostats and additional building storage available with the apartment.
The Amenity Package at Front and York:
Located approximately 100' in the sky, Level Eight offers two vast wings of indoor and outdoor amenities. Coffee Lounge, Co-working Lounge, Children's Playroom or Music Room, Outdoor Pool, Game Room. Outdoor Fireplace Terrace, BBQ Deck, Garden Lounge & Kitchen. You can have your own wine locker in the Wine Tasting Room and enjoy dinner around the Chef's Tasting Table. Retire to the Bar & Billiards Lounge or watch a film at the Outdoor Cinema or Indoor Screening Room and Lounge.
The Park :
Celebrated landscape designer, Michael van Valkenburgh, has brought Brooklyn Bridge Park into the heart of Front & York. Spanning over 25,000 square feet, the Park is a lush urban oasis that is enjoyed year-round by residents.
The Gym:
A Lifetime fitness is spread out over three floors and 77,000 square feet with a full-sized indoor basketball court, full-sized indoor pool with lap lanes, saunas, steam rooms, luxurious locker rooms, a robust schedule of classes led by world-class trainers, massage treatment rooms, Life-Spa, Life Café with healthy offerings and juices. Lifetime Fitness is free for 1 occupant and $100 for each additional occupant.
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.