Renderings are up for a new affordable development at 59 Frost Street, in Williamsburg; Simon Dushinsky of The Rabsky Group is listed as the developer on permits, but Dunn Development also appears to be involved. The architect of record is Curtis + Ginsberg, and their website also has a rendering of the building.
59 Frost Street — image by Curtis + Ginsberg
59 Frost Street will have 47 units spanning 45,000 square feet and 7 floors. The entirety will be low-income housing, and per C + G, the building was “designed to minimize the impact of flooding,” which is certainly a prudent move given the impact Hurricane Sandy had on the neighborhood.
For affordable housing, the design is a departure from the norm; the facade is bisected by two different shades of grey brick, and windows are relatively large; some are also inset, giving depth to the exterior. Comparatively, 59 Frost Street may actually be more attractive than many other ‘luxury’ rental buildings in the neighborhood.
59 Frost Street — image by Curtis + Ginsberg
59 Frost Street replaces a warehouse that was recently razed, and the development is a step up for a part of Williamsburg that remains relatively under-built. Additional density would be even better considering that prices in the neighborhood continue to skyrocket, but Curtis + Ginsberg’s design will contribute to the street in a positive way, so at least the block will benefit.
Per Dunn’s website, completion of 59 Frost Street is expected in March of 2015.
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