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Six-Story Commercial Conversion & Expansion Tops Out At 55 Water Street, Dumbo

10:00 am on September 15, 2015 By Reid Wilson

The transformation of a five-story, 1860s-era warehouse into a six-story mixed-use commercial building is nearing completion at 55 Water Street, in Dumbo. According to Brownstoner, the structure’s sixth-floor addition has been constructed, and glass façade is now being installed. Dubbed Empire Stores, the building will yield 395,000 square feet of commercial space, which will be made up of offices, retail, restaurants, and exhibition space; rooftop gardens and outdoor public space are also featured.

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Two-Story Whole Foods Building At 242 Bedford Avenue Now Fully Cladded, Williamsburg

4:00 pm on August 26, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Earlier this spring, glass installation began at the two-story, 50,000 square-foot Whole Foods building at 242 Bedford Avenue, in northwestern Williamsburg, and now the building’s exterior appears to be nearing completion, Brownstoner reports. At the end of Berry Street, the building takes on a more industrial look, clad in brick rather than Bedford Avenue’s glassy envelope. Aurora Capital Associates and Midtown Equities are developing, and opening is expected in the spring of 2016.

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Whole Foods Building At 242 Bedford Avenue Receives Glassy Façade, Williamsburg

11:00 am on May 18, 2015 By Reid Wilson

In January, Brownstoner reported that the new two-story Whole Foods building had topped out at 242 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, and now Gothamist has the latest with photos of façade installation. The 50,000 square-foot building appears to have received a redesign, which notably includes a cleaner and more modern glass envelope. Aurora Capital Associates and Midtown Equities is developing, and completion is opening is expected in Spring of 2016.

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Burnt-Out CitiStorage Warehouse Being Sold To Development Team, Williamsburg

1:00 pm on May 11, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Crain’s Business reports that Norman Brodsky is expecting to sell the burned-down warehouse located on Williamsburg’s northern waterfront, at 5 North 11th Street, to a pair of developers. Midtown Equities and East End Capital have reportedly signed a contract to purchase the site, but the exact price has yet to be revealed. The property is currently zoned for commercial and manufacturing use; 600,000 buildable square feet is available as-of-right.

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