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Williamsburg Duplex Condo Loft With Handcrafted Wood Kitchen, Exposed Brick Asks $1.495 Million

In a former shoe polish factory, the unit offers gritty industrial authenticity and views of the Williamsburg Bridge but only one bedroom.

by Cate Corcoran

12/07/2021 0

This duplex condo loft for sale in south Williamsburg offers gritty industrial authenticity and a stunning handcrafted kitchen in the vein of sculptor JB Blunk. Located at 330 Wythe Avenue in a former shoe polish factory now known as the Esquire Building, the unit is spacious but has only one bedroom and one bathroom.

The fifth floor pad faces south and has views of the Williamsburg Bridge and nearby buildings, including a slice of the first Domino building. (The fourth Domino tower appears to be rising just out of sight a block away.) The eight-story, 75-unit former factory was built in 1914.

The 1,066-square-foot interior has a concrete ceiling and floors and exposed brick as well as touches of steel. Large windows frame the view and open onto four petite balconies. The open-plan main space is attractive with its big windows, industrial finishes and u-shaped kitchen, which juxtaposes brick, steel and wood.

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Slightly more than 16 feet wide, the second floor could perhaps be subdivided to create two narrow bedrooms with a window each. It already has a home office and walk-in closet and seems to have plenty of room for an additional bathroom and more storage.

The building was converted to condos around 2002 and has a common terrace and community garden. Whether it still benefits from a J51 tax abatement is unclear. The duplex’s monthly common charges are $239 and taxes are $1,010.

Listed by Marina T. Schindler of Compass, the unit is asking $1.495 million. Worth it?

[Listing: 330 Wythe Avenue #5D | Broker: Compass] GMAP