Building: 20 Henry

Built in 1885 as the Mason Mints and Mason Dots factory by architect Theobald Engelhardt who designed much of Williamsburg, Bushwick and Greenpoint, including the Ulmer Brewery, Arion Singing Hall, Ulmer Mansion, Bossert Mansion, and Pirika Chocolate factory in Crown Heights North. He built a sturdy brick factory with large windows to facilitate better light and working conditions, well suited for light industry, with very mill-like features. The building was converted to artists’ housing in the 1970’s, operating under the Mitchell-Lama program. The project was bought in 2010 by the team of Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund and affiliate of Magic Johnson Enterprises from a previous developer Urban Realty Partner when the project was 30% completed. The new group brought in a new set of architects as well: Joseph Pelli Lombardi, a firm familiar with preservation and historic conversions. it was converted in 2012 into 24 luxurious loft condominiums plus 14 additional apartments in a new building separated by a lovely common courtyard. The penthouses have large outdoor spaces with views.

The units feature 8” wide white oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, original heavy timber beams and columns, central air conditioning and large energy efficient windows. Magnificent open living/dining/kitchen Chef’s kitchens are equipped with Caesarstone countertops, Grohe faucet, custom Wenge cabinetry, top-of-the line imported fixtures, along with high end Bosch stainless steel appliances and garbage disposal. The master bathrooms have double vanity, separate shower and a luxurious Kohler free-standing soaking tub, custom teak vanities, ‘Calcutta Gold’ marble wall tiles, ‘Glacier White’ glass shower tile, Kohler Stillness fixtures. Building amenities include: Doorman, resident manager, gym, bicycle room, cold storage, bike storage and private storage. Close to transportation (1 stop Wall Street), gourmet dining and shopping. Uniquely located where Brooklyn Heights meets Dumbo and around the corner from Old Fulton Street entrance to the new Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Promenade and any kind of recreational activities, art galleries and performing arts.

Building Description Provided By Micha Hendel