Construction is rising on 61 Metropolitan Avenue, a seven-story residential building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Francisco Nunez of Studio Gallos and developed by Gabriel Grunblatt under the 61 Metropolitan LLC, the 74-foot-tall structure will span 24,257 square feet and yield 24 rental units with an average scope of 704 square feet, as well as 245 square feet of community facility space, a cellar level, and a 32-foot-long rear yard. G Group Associates is the general contractor for the property, which is located on an interior lot between Kent Avenue to the north and Wythe Avenue to the south.
Recent photographs show the reinforced concrete superstructure standing five stories above street level. Based on the pace of progress, the building could top out before the end of summer. Façade installation has yet to commence.
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
The main rendering shows the façade composed primarily of red brick framing a staggered grid of recessed floor-to-ceiling windows of varying widths. Stacks of balconies bookend the main elevation, and are surrounded by black metal paneling. A setback on the western corner of the seventh floor is lined with a glass railing, indicating the presence of a terrace space, and another terrace is shown positioned on the parapet. The ground floor features a louvered screen for what could be the entrance to an on-site parking garage.
The below Google Street View image details the conditions at the site before demolition began on its former low-rise occupants.
61 Metropolitan Avenue via Google Maps
The closest subway from the property is the L train at the Bedford Avenue station to the east.
61 Metropolitan Avenue’s anticipated completion date is slated for next summer, as noted on site.
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Despite the balconies, it looks better than that monstrosity beside it.
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