The open-concept living and dining area is finished with herringbone oak floors and anchored by a custom media built-in, flowing seamlessly into a chef's kitchen outfitted with custom Aster Cucine cabinets, La Rochelle Gris marble slab countertops, and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, including a 42-inch refrigerator, gas cooktop, wall oven, microwave, and integrated wine fridge and cabinet.
The primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring oversized dual-pane windows, a bespoke walk-in closet, and oak herringbone floors echoing those in the living room. The spa-like en-suite bath continues the story with marble flooring, a lacquered dark brown double vanity with copper accents, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a deep soaking tub. The second bedroom is generously sized with ample closet space and oversized windows, while the second full bath and powder room are elegantly appointed with nickel fixtures, oak vanities, and basalt porcelain tile.
In a rare find for DUMBO, this home also offers a dedicated in-unit laundry room with additional storage space, complete with a Bosch washer and vented Bosch dryer, delivering everyday convenience beyond what most residences in the neighborhood can offer.
Beyond the residence, 51 Jay offers a 24-hour attended lobby with concierge, a fitness and yoga room, a resident's lounge, a children's playroom, bike and resident storage, cold storage, a pet washing and grooming station, a large-capacity laundry room, and a landscaped courtyard and rooftop terrace complete with lounge areas, a grill, an outdoor kitchen, and a fireplace.
Nestled in the heart of DUMBO, 51 Jay offers more than luxury living, it's a lifestyle. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Janes Carousel, St. Ann's Warehouse, Empire Stores, and Time Out Market, this vibrant neighborhood is home to art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants, and boutique shopping, with Manhattan just a quick subway stop, bike ride, or ferry away.
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.