411 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Retail Property For Sale

Truly Spectacular…...Introducing 411 Kent Avenue one of the last remaining Gems located on The Williamsburg Waterfront. Built Circa 1920 this property shares the architectural characteristics of a Former Firehouse. It is the very definition of a creative Williamsburg Loft vs Trophy Investment, much sought after, but rarely found. The building gross size is 4,672 SF with 3,322 SF above grade and 1,350 SF full height cellar. The lot is ~2,379 SF measuring 23.25’ wide x 102.33’ deep. Tagged with a 3.4 FAR & Max FAR of 4.8 with community facility yields a development range of 8,088 SF up to 11,419 SF total buildable above grade. Located in a Designated Opportunity Zone coupled with C4-3 Zoning the flexibility to build your personal dream home to the highest commercial use such as a boutique hotel development ensures a premium trophy property for any user /developer. The existing two-story Live-Work Loft was the major artery & home to Architectural Firm Madder Lake Design serving as office, workshop and pied-à-terre. Boasting massive open spaces, high ceilings, huge windows, multiple skylights, original paneled woodwork, exposed brick, original floors, and completely exposed wood ceiling joists. Additional features include a curb cut, open garage entrance, roof terrace, skyline & bridge/river views. Coupled with the rare bonus of a full-height polished basement and a picturesque Bamboo backyard garden, reached through a Donald Judd-inspired pivoting door. The Bamboo reaches skyward from the ground floor to provide a refreshing splash of green and privacy to the second-floor back roof terrace. The facade now completely restored, enhancing the building’s historical significance—with original terra-cotta panels and a refurbished classic cornice. The vibrant revitalization of the surrounding Brooklyn waterfront makes this a not-to-be missed opportunity. Directly across the street sits Spitzer’s Luxury Development 420 Kent with 857 Residential Units and over 25,000 SF of retail. A few short blocks away is Two Trees Domino Sugar Factory Mega Development adding 1,600+ Residential Units, 500,000 SF Retail and Office Space; Ultra Luxe Condos at The Oosten (427 Kent Ave); The Navy Yards revitalization with Building 77, WeWork & WeLive, Steiner Studios and Wegmans; Schaefer Landing: existing 205 Unit luxury condo towers (440-446 Kent Ave). The most dynamic block in South Williamsburg, Broadway, is right at the corner featuring Urban Market (supermarket), a myriad of retail shops, cafes and Michelin rated restaurants. Public Transportation: J/M/Z on Marcy Ave & South Williamsburg East River Ferry stop. The property yields a sustainable infrastructure for all uses: residential, retail & commercial. Absolutely a dream come true for user and investor alike. ***Opportunity Zone, C4-3 Zoning, Skyline Exposure Plane