305 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
sale
$18,900,000
|
Warehouse
Courtesy Of Keller Williams Realty Empire
The 2021 Gowanus rezoning transformed this area. 305 Douglass Street, a 12,000-square-foot lot (120 ft x 100 ft), retained its core industrial zoning while benefiting from the district's new framework.
The property occupies a highly strategic position at the intersection of two distinct urban conditions: the rapidly emerging high-density residential developments resulting from the recent Gowanus rezoning, and the established, amenity-rich fabric of Park Slope. This transitional location positions the site to serve as a key service, lifestyle, and entertainment destination for a growing residential population. The broader neighborhood is actively transforming into a vibrant mixed-use ecosystem, with increasing
demand for recreation, hospitality, wellness, and community-oriented uses.
This block falls within a Qualified Opportunity Zone, potentially delivering powerful federal tax benefits: deferral of capital gains on investments held 5+ years, with full exclusion after 10 years. Ideal for long-term holds like institutional CF projects. Combine this with potential grants from the NYC Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for manufacturing or CF builds.
Positioned in the heart of Gowanus' renaissance, 305 Douglass Street enjoys proximity to the revitalized canal, with new waterfront esplanades boosting appeal for CF tenants like healthcare providers or educational institutions. Transit access is unmatched: steps from the R train at Union Street, buses, and a quick stroll to Barclays Center, Atlantic Terminal (LIRR/subway), and neighborhoods like Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and Carroll Gardens. Surrounding developments are delivering over 8,000 new units and 650,000+ square feet of commercial space, creating demand for supportive CF spaces, while nearby anchors like Whole Foods, Brooklyn Boulders, and other cultural venues ensure steady foot traffic.
Credit to Tom Winter at TWA Architects for the supplement information above and the zoning analysis attached.
The property occupies a highly strategic position at the intersection of two distinct urban conditions: the rapidly emerging high-density residential developments resulting from the recent Gowanus rezoning, and the established, amenity-rich fabric of Park Slope. This transitional location positions the site to serve as a key service, lifestyle, and entertainment destination for a growing residential population. The broader neighborhood is actively transforming into a vibrant mixed-use ecosystem, with increasing
demand for recreation, hospitality, wellness, and community-oriented uses.
This block falls within a Qualified Opportunity Zone, potentially delivering powerful federal tax benefits: deferral of capital gains on investments held 5+ years, with full exclusion after 10 years. Ideal for long-term holds like institutional CF projects. Combine this with potential grants from the NYC Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for manufacturing or CF builds.
Positioned in the heart of Gowanus' renaissance, 305 Douglass Street enjoys proximity to the revitalized canal, with new waterfront esplanades boosting appeal for CF tenants like healthcare providers or educational institutions. Transit access is unmatched: steps from the R train at Union Street, buses, and a quick stroll to Barclays Center, Atlantic Terminal (LIRR/subway), and neighborhoods like Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and Carroll Gardens. Surrounding developments are delivering over 8,000 new units and 650,000+ square feet of commercial space, creating demand for supportive CF spaces, while nearby anchors like Whole Foods, Brooklyn Boulders, and other cultural venues ensure steady foot traffic.
Credit to Tom Winter at TWA Architects for the supplement information above and the zoning analysis attached.
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Property Features
- Architecture Style: Other
- Exterior Type: Brick
- Floor Covering: Concrete
- Heating System: Natural Gas
- Heating System: Space Heater
- MLSID: 500221
- Parking Spaces: 6
- Roof Type: Metal
- Roof Type: Rubber
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