BROOKLYN, NY – May 13, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Carroll Gardens’ newest upscale building at 360 Smith Street began private showings on April 23, 2011, allowing those who registered online the opportunity to preview the 47 thoughtfully-appointed residences. Several applications came in on the first day of opening and, within a few weeks, the building is already over 50% rented.
“Even before we listed the units online, we started receiving an overwhelming response from hundreds of online registrants, who learned of the building from local blogs,” says Fouad Rahme, long-time Carroll Gardens’ resident and Executive Vice President of Triumph Property Group, the building’s exclusive Marketing and Leasing Agent. “In spite of the initial opposition from the community, the majority of the applications are from Carroll Gardens’ residents who watched the building go up from their nearby brownstones. Some who have come by the building and openly expressed that they expected to dislike the new construction, were pleasantly surprised with the gracious layouts and quality finishes.”
All of the units have walk-in closets, washer-dryers, video-concierge with in-house messaging service, and lavishly spacious bathrooms. The building also features an on-site super, package room, fitness center, two elevators, private storage rooms, parking, bike racks, and a green roof with spectacular 360˚ views of Brooklyn, the Manhattan skyline, Verrazano Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.
“Perhaps the most impressive feature about the building is that you can see the F and G trains coming, but you cannot hear or feel the subway when you are inside the residences,” comments Grace Ng Rahme, another long time resident and SVP of Triumph. “In fact, the most popular units are those with a view of the subway.” Engineered by Wexler & Associates, Triton Construction monitored columns throughout the subway station for vibration and poured a 24-inch reinforced concrete slab up and over the subway. “The entire steel structure sits on isolation pads, which will not allow the subway to vibrate up through the steel, and the steel structure floats on top of the subway,” says Lance Franklin, partner and CEO of Triton.
Inspired by Carroll Gardens’ charming characteristics, KSQ Architects incorporated a multi-toned brick façade and landscaped courtyard at the entrance on Second Place. The thoughtful design, spacious layouts, and convenient building amenities at 360 Smith Street are rarely found on a lush, brownstone block that is also surrounded by dining, shops, and galleries. Studios start from $2025, one-bedrooms from $2750, two-bedrooms from $3800, and corner three-bedrooms from $5750. Almost all utilities and building amenities are included in the rent.
For additional information on 360 Smith Street, please call (718) 330-0360 or visit www.360smithstreet.com.
