260 Gold Street Completes Construction in Downtown Brooklyn

Construction is now fully complete on 260 Gold Street, a 13-story residential building in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by J Frankl Architects and developed by Bruman Realty, which recently secured a $145 million refinancing package from Square Mile Capital Management, the nearly 260,000-square-foot structure yields 287 rental apartments and features a four-story atrium with an indoor waterfall. The property is bound by Gold Street to the east, Tillary Street to the south, and Duffield Street to the west.

Since our last construction update in July 2020, all of the remaining work has concluded. The most noteworthy architectural element is the configuration of the upper levels, which feature numerous rectangular cantilevering volumes clad in glass and brick that appear to float over the more orthodox base of the structure. The interstitial spaces create pockets for terraces lined with glass railings, while each of these boxes is also topped with outdoor space.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

The southeastern and southwestern corners of the edifice are clad in floor-to-ceiling glass from the third through ninth floors.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

The following photographs highlight the cantilevers and voids of the upper levels.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

Numerous balconies extend out from the fenestration between the uniform brick masonry walls.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

The bottom surfaces of the cantilevering volumes feature a mirrored treatment.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

The eastern profile emulates the overall architecture.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

Meanwhile, the western elevation features a simpler design with a clean white finish.

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

260 Gold Street. Photo by Michael Young

Below are renderings created by StudiosC Architecture showing the interiors.

Rendering of residential lobby at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of residential lobby at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of resident lounge at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of sauna entryway at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of resident lounge and interior corridors at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of resident lounge at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of resident lounge at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Rendering of children’s playroom at 260 Gold Street – StudiosC Architecture

Residential amenities include a fitness center, wet and dry saunas, a central laundry room, a communal lounge, outdoor space, bike storage, a children’s playroom, and on-site parking for 114 vehicles. YIMBY last reported that market-rate units are priced around $2,800 for studios, $3,600 for one-bedrooms, and more than $5,000 per month for two-bedroom units, while select apartments come with their own balconies or large private terraces. Eighty-six units are set aside for middle-income households or residents at 130 percent area median income. Eligible incomes range from $76,835 to $183,300 dependent on the size of each prospective household.

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