Construction has topped out on 1663 East New York Avenue, an eight-story residential building in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Designed by Frank J. Quatela Architects and developed by Like Minded People LLC, the 85-foot-tall structure will span 29,085 square feet and yield 42 rental apartments with an average scope of 692 square feet. The formerly vacant property is located at the corner of East New York and Christopher Avenues.
Recent photographs show the reinforced concrete superstructure built to its pinnacle with scaffolding and construction netting shrouding most of the exterior as crews work to frame out the window grid with insulation boards.
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
The site was formerly occupied by an open-air lot for an auto repair shop.
1663 East New York Avenue, via Google Maps
The main rendering shows the façade largely composed of light gray EIFS surrounding a checkerboard fenestration of floor-to-ceiling windows and brown paneling. Brown accenting is also used for the cornice lines at the seventh-story setback and along the parapet on the western end of the primary southern elevation. The ground floor is clad in earth-toned brick, and some landscaping is visible atop the flat roof, where a communal roof deck will be located.
The former iteration below featured a different massing and façade utilizing corrugated metal paneling, and also included numerous Juliet balconies.
Rendering of 1663 East New York Ave – Frank J. Quatela Architect
Residential amenities will include tenant storage and a rooftop terrace.
The nearest subways from the development are the L train at the elevated Atlantic Avenue station and the A, C, J, and L trains at the Broadway Junction station further north. Access to the Long Island Rail Road is also located nearby at the East New York station.
1663 East New York Avenue’s anticipated completion date is slated for spring 2025, as noted on site.
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OMG… CHECKERBOARD siding… instant neighborhood blight, even before completion!
Ain’t that the truth.
Checkered pattern and brown wooden panels, it might cause me to drive on wrong side of the street: Thanks to Michael Young.
HIDEOUS!!!