In August 2015, Tishman Speyer purchased the site, which was next to the A. I. Namm & Son Department Store.[2] Three lenders—JPMorgan Chase, Starwood Property Trust, and iStar—provided $380 million[3] in financing for the deal.[4] The building's facade was constructed in Canada.[5] The building topped out in June 2019,[5] and was completed in 2021.[6] The building is Tishman Speyer's first residential building in New York City.[7]
Sales for condominiums in the building launched in September 2018.[8]
The building is part of the larger Tishman-led project to redevelop the former Macy's branch in Brooklyn.
Design
The building's exterior somewhat resembles that of 8 Spruce Street, designed by architect Frank Gehry.[4] Jeanne Gang has said the building's facade was inspired by townhouses in Brooklyn, many of which include bay windows.[7] The interiors were designed by Michaelis Boyd, and the units have two possible color palettes.[9]
Usage
The building is residential, with 480 condominium residences. It also includes 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) of retail space.[7] The day care Petits Poussins signed a lease for space in the building in June 2021.[10]