A luxury midrise by Fischer + Makooi Architects, just steps away from Brooklyn Botanic Garden
In the last decade or so, Crown Heights and Prospect Heights have become two of Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods, as evidenced by the influx of new restaurants, shops and of course, new residential developments to accommodate all the newcomers. And unlike some of the latest high-rises of downtown Brooklyn, many of the new luxury builds surrounding Prospect Park attempt to blend in with the existing historical schemas while still maintaining a sense of originality. This is the case for 111 Montgomery Avenue, which was completed in 2020 and stands at the nexus of both neighborhoods and just steps away from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. With 163 units across 12 stories, this reflective glass- and gray, brick-clad midrise development comes from none other than Fischer + Makooi Architects (FMA), who completed another luxury midrise in nearby South Slope one year prior. Here, residents can find minimalist design across the units’ interiors, a 69-space parking garage and ample amenities, including a rooftop with expansive views of the borough and beyond.
“It’s right across the street from the Botanic Garden and down the street from the park. It’s culturally one of the best spots in New York,” says Jacqueline Gill, who is part of the exclusive sales team along with Tamara Abir. “A lot of the units that are facing the Garden and beyond have their own terraces and balconies. Even some of the studios have a balcony and it’s a nice size, so you can put a table and chairs out there, which is really quaint and unusual.”
Streamlined kitchens, earthy accents and zoned climate control A/C
A living green wall speckled with moss, arched mirrors and pendant lighting by designer Rich Brilliant Willing awaits in the attended lobby, all completed by a slatted walnut wood ceiling and modern furniture. Inside the individual units, residents can expect an understated, streamlined look in the kitchens, which includes millwork cabinetry, handmade white tile backsplashes and quartz-concrete countertops. “The finishes are amazing,” says Gill. “The developer did a nice job making everything in relaxing colors. It’s a gray and white kitchen with integrated cabinets, so everything is hidden.” Drop-down, linear pendants made of walnut wood and touches of brass add an earthy element to the overall minimalistic space. Kitchens are also outfitted in Bosch appliances, and there are in-unit washer/dryers of the same brand. In the Palm Springs-inspired bathrooms, buyers can expect white oak vanities specifically built for the space, elongated porcelain tiles and deep soaking tubs with rain shower heads and a frameless glass splash panel. Windows in the units are double-glazed to reduce noise from the street below, and each unit comes with zoned climate control A/C. Studios typically average around 480 square feet, while one-bedrooms are around 680 square feet, which is a bit more snug compared to other apartments in the neighborhood. Two-bedrooms range anywhere between 680 square feet and just over 1,000 square feet.
Studios to three-bedrooms for sale, starting at just under $500,000
Pricing is pretty on par with the rest of the neighborhood in terms of new luxury builds: While one-bedrooms can go for around the high $700,000s, most range between $800,000 and $1 million. Studios have sold for just under $500,000, but typically close around $530,000. Two-bedrooms start at $1.1 million, and three-bedrooms start around $1.5 million and go up from there.
Garden and nature-inspired amenity spaces, including a large rooftop terrace
Perhaps the building's ultimate highlight is the rooftop terrace, which opens with views of Brooklyn and the treetops of Prospect Park, with a faraway backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, too. In the open-air communal space, residents can find concrete slab dining tables, white couches and lounge chairs, with cacti and large succulents dotted in between. “I see a lot of people lounging up there, which you don’t normally see in other buildings, so the owners use it a lot,” remarks Gill. And to mirror the neighboring Botanic Gardens down below, there’s also a separate, small community garden on another terrace, with couch seating, a grilling area and bright, lush flora. In the Resident Lounge, the aesthetic is ultra-modern and very Brooklyn-esque, with its sculptural lighting, sectional leather couches and (surprise) more plants. The accent wall also features large fronds, adding to the garden-inspired theme that threads throughout the building’s design. “The work lounge is really lovely. Everyone goes in there and thinks it looks like a WeWork,” says Gill. “We didn’t know what would happen in 2020, but these spaces are highly used now.” It helps that the area is outfitted with Wi-Fi and a printer. “It created a nice option and space where you can stay in the building and work, but not be in your apartment.
For the little ones, a room designed with a misty forest landscape adorns the walls, lending a touch of tranquility to the otherwise playful and inventive space. While there used to be a refurbished fisherman’s boat that doubled as a swing, they’ve since changed up the children’s room a bit: “They put in a Montessori climbing ladder and a trampoline, with cars and a little kitchenette. It’s a great playroom and it’s quite large. It’s great when it’s rainy outside. I see a lot of moms, dads and nannies down there,” says Gill. Finally, for wellness-focused residents, the fitness center has yoga mats and strength training equipment, all encased in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows that receives natural sunlight. “The gym is on the first floor, which is very forward-thinking,” says Gill.
Steps away from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Situated near Washington Avenue in Crown Heights, one of the borough’s trendiest and most diverse neighborhoods, residents can easily access a number of top restaurants along Franklin Avenue or over on Vanderbilt Avenue (aka the new “restaurant row” of Brooklyn), as well as countless bars along Washington Avenue. “The location is really nice. The neighborhood is growing, but it’s not tapped out,” says Debra Kameros, a licensed real estate agent with Compass who has also sold units in the building. “It’s very hard to find a place that is as beautiful, but also has upside potential. Usually when you go to a building that’s very high-end, you’re paying top dollar. But what’s going to happen in this neighborhood, it’s just going to increase in value." On Saturdays, residents can pick up fresh produce at the bustling farmer’s market at Grand Army Plaza, and on Sundays, the Brooklyn Museum hosts an outdoor, pop-up artisan market with locally made goods. Centrally located to the 2 and 3 trains at Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum, the 4 and 6 trains at Franklin Avenue and the B, Q and S trains at Prospect Park, Manhattan is roughly 30 minutes away by train.
The fine print
While there is an on-site parking garage, spots are licensed for around $35,000 with a $400 monthly maintenance fee, which includes a parking attendant. “It’s a lift system. We sold about half of the parking spaces with the units. But we are hiring a valet parking attendant,” says Gill. The valet parking option is expected to be in place before the end of spring 2024.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
4/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Dr. Ronald McNair Park
6 min walk
Trails
Prospect Park
7 min walk
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Dodger Playground
9 min walk
Playground
Stroud Playground
13 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Winthrop Playground
3 min drive
Umma Park
3 min drive
Playground
Lowry Triangle
3 min drive
Trails
Crispus Attucks Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Brower Park
5 min drive
Basketball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
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