Location: 80 Metropolitan (Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue)
Size: 123 units
Prices: $425K to $1.6M
Expected Occupancy: immediate
Developer: Steiner New York
Architect: GreenbergFarrow
Sales and Marketing: Halstead Property

Overview: Williamsburg Grows Up

For years, the joke has been that the best thing about Williamsburg is that it’s the East Village, while the worst thing about it is… that it’s the new East Village. 10 years ago, this meant that Williamsburg was filled with hipsters flocking to art openings, loft parties, or shows at dive bars. While this facet of Williamsburg life is still there (and there to stay), Williamsburg has come to resemble the East Village in other aspects well. These include the presences of sushi restaurants, upscale lounges, designer furniture stores and, now, luxury condominiums.

80 Metropolitan is a completely new condo development, built on the site of the Old Dutch Mustard Company building. GreenbergFarrow’s design is tastefully reminiscent of the site’s- and neighborhood’s- industrial character. This does not mean that life inside 80 Metropolitan in any way resembles life inside a warehouse loft. The units’ luxurious kitchens include Liebherr refrigerators, Miele ovens and cook tops, Bosch dishwashers, marble finishes, polished Caesarstone countertops, lacquer and glass cabinetry with Wenge details, and garbage disposals. Baths include glass showers with marble benches, double sinks, Grohe Rainwater Showerheads, and custom Wenge Vanities. In apartment washers and dryers ensure the best of both worlds: living in Williamsburg, but never having to schlep down to the twenty-four hour laundromat on Bedford and Metropolitan.

Raves & Faves
80 Metropolitan is in one of the choicest locations New York has to offer. Situated on the waterfront, the building offers fantastic views of the Williamsburg Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. This proximity offers convenience as well; the city is one stop away on the L train, or a short cab ride over the bridge. Just as precious is the separation from the city; the calm Williamsburg waterfront is a welcome change from the rat race of Manhattan.

The most enticing part of the location, though, is the chance to be right in the thick of Williamsburg. The neighborhood’s central avenue, Bedford, is three blocks away. Hundreds of the city’s hippest destinations- from bars, to venues, to up and coming art galleries- can be found within a few blocks of 80 Metropolitan.

Not So Hot
The Williamsburg waterfront is still a largely industrial area, though this is changing as more developments are built. The area is populated with old warehouses (many of which have been converted to lofts or art spaces) and covered with vibrant graffiti. Some condo buyers may prefer to buy in more conventional condo locales, and leave the Williamsburg waterfront to more adventurous souls.

Come See For Yourself
Interested in buying at 80 Metropolitan? Give us a call at 212-220-4633 or 917-603-6224, or email us. As a buyer broker, our services are free to you, and we represent your interests. We’ll be delighted to show you apartments at 80 Metropolitan and other comparable properties. Be sure to ask about our rebate program.

Units: Layout and Pricing
The six-story project features 114 condo units. These consist of studios, one bedrooms, and two bedrooms, and go for between $450 thousand and $1.4 million. One of the more unique options offered by 80 Metropolitan is its nine three-story townhouses. Much of residential Williamsburg (like much of Brooklyn in general) is made of three and four story walkups. 80 Metropolitan’s townhouses- which go for between $1.1 and $1.6 million- provide an opportunity to enjoy condo amenities, while still living in a more traditional Brooklyn home.

Location & Neighborhood
Williamsburg is recognized as one of the hippest neighborhoods in the world. On any given night, amazing art and music can be found here. Coffee shops, bars, and book and record stores abound. In the eyes of many people, Williamsburg has surpassed every neighborhood in Manhattan, and become New York City’s premier nightlife destination.

At the same time, Williamsburg is very livable Brooklyn neighborhood. As the young artists of the 80s and 90s have grown older and started families, Williamsburg has become quite family friendly. Rock bands and mothers with strollers can routinely be found chatting with each other as they share fresh bagels on Bedford Avenue.

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