Sales are launching July 11th at 850 Metropolitan Avenue’s Milk Factory condominiums, the former Borden condensed milk distribution plant, now a stunning, converted loft building offering 32 residences in trendy East Williamsburg.
REAL New York is handling sales and marketing. ROART and BHM Realty LLC are the
sponsors behind the project. ROART, the highly creative and established interdisciplinary
architecture and design firm, envisioned a development that could preserve the building’s elegant
proportions while making an audacious architectural statement. The result is a poetic marriage of
history and innovation.
The 40,000 square foot, four-story building is just east of Bushwick Avenue and conveniently
only two blocks away from the Graham Avenue L train station. ROART architect, Ran Oron,
commented, “We created the cantilevered addition using a striking ultra-contemporary steel light
box consisting of two large white trusses which allow the structure to float above the aged brick
facade. We wanted the building to be unapologetically contemporary and architecturally
rigorous, at the same time. The penthouse floor offers a dramatic counterpoint to the original
building while adding a great degree of visual interest to the neighborhood. We played with this
contrast of new and the building’s industrial past – a push and pull between modernity and
tradition, clean lines and more ornate details – to achieve the goal of making the Milk Factory
condominiums one of the most seductive developments around today.”
“We are thrilled to be launching sales at this unique new development on an ever-evolving block
in thriving East Williamsburg. This is the product that neighborhood has been waiting for;
exceptional amenities and a location close to all the area’s hot spots,” said REAL New York’s
Co-Founder and Principal Louis Adler.
Homes will range from studios to two-bedrooms. The current release includes a onebedroom/
one-bath offered at $787,000 and a two-bedroom/two-bath penthouse with a private
outdoor terrace for $1.287M. Many residences retain the oversized industrial windows that give
the original building its indelible character. Inside, this homage to the past is complemented by a
rich material palette that includes 5” white oak hardwood flooring, recessed designer light
fixtures, Italian cabinetry, and fine porcelain floor tiles. Kitchen appliances feature Bosch or
Sub-zero integrated refrigerators, Wolf gas ranges, Bosch integrated dishwashers, as well as
washer/dryers in all apartments. 18 of the 32 units come with private outdoor space, some with
sweeping panoramas across the East River to Manhattan.
ROART commented, “The lot, 100 ft x 125 ft, provided a unique opportunity for an
exceptionally large inner courtyard. Around the perimeter of the courtyard, the duplex
apartments each have their own secluded patio, while at its heart is a shared community garden
open to all residents.” The building also features another expansive communal terrace at the
front, nestled underneath the cantilevered addition – an open-air oasis that remains protected
from the elements. Light weaves its way through the floor-to-ceiling windows, connecting both
spaces and the residents within.
Other building amenities include a fitness room, bike storage, and a lobby lounge complete with
a gas fireplace and textured concrete walls.
Previously an industrial area, East Williamsburg is a thriving creative quarter filled with street
art, historic buildings, tech enterprises, hot restaurants, and trendy new shops. By contrast to its
more developed neighbor Central Williamsburg, East Williamsburg still marches to its own beat,
resisting relentless development while retaining its historic, community-minded character. Its
strong spirit attracts individuals who appreciate the area’s cosmopolitan attitude – and proximity
to downtown Manhattan – but also require the all-important element of urban refuge.
Expected occupancy is Fall 2019.
Please find more details at www.milkfactorybk.com
