Building: Milk Factory

The Residences

850 Metropolitan Avenue’s Milk Factory condominiums, the former Borden milk distribution plant, now a stunning, converted loft building offering 32 residences in trendy East Williamsburg. 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. Envisioned and executed by ROART, architecture and design firm, they created a development that preserves the building’s elegant proportions while making an audacious architectural statement.

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.

The Amenities

The Milk Factory’s emphasis on community and intelligent design extends to its public spaces. Here, highly coveted green space is a large part of the equation and the boutique development possesses several exterior community spaces that set it apart from other New York developments.

A sunken interior courtyard gives all residents access to an enchanting community garden that features floral mural by a local artist. Overlooking the center courtyard, accessible from the building’s second floor, is a covered community terrace. 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. Taken together, these interconnected spaces foster a spatial relationship between the various elements of the building, whilst ensuring a bountiful flow of light and air throughout.

Other building amenities include a fitness room, bike storage, virtual doorman system, and a lobby lounge complete with gas fireplace and textured concrete walls.

The Neighborhood

Previously an industrial area, East Williamsburg is a thriving creative quarter with tons of street art, historic buildings, tech enterprises, hot restaurants, and trendy new shops. By contrast to its rowdier, 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 spoils – and proximity to downtown Manhattan – but also require the all-important element of urban refuge.

THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS ARE IN AN OFFERING PLAN AVAILABLE FROM SPONSOR. FILE NO. CD170100. SPONSOR: 850 METROPOLITAN AVE. INVESTORS, LLC, 150 WEST 28TH STREET, SUITE 1702, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001.