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54Units
7Stories
2006Year Built
$53.4K - $1.7MValue Range
Available Units
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Highlights
Concierge
P.S. 34 Oliver H Perry Rated A-
Rooftop Deck
City View
Community Pool
2 min walk to Badame Sessa Memorial Square
An amenity-rich, parkside building in a less-touristy section of Williamsburg
Aqua, a 54-unit corner residence, sits directly across from the southeastern tip of McCarren Park in Williamsburg, capped with a wave-like roof, setting it apart from all the other projects built during a period of rapid residential development. “We had to try to give it a distinctive identity,” says the architect, Robert Scarano. “I was a mariner. I like the water, so we were making a little homage to the ocean with those.” The 2006 building, with its blue-and-silver metal panels and brick base, was born of the 2005 Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning, policies of which spawned revitalization of the neighborhoods’ waterfronts and expanded housing in two once-industrial areas.
On any given Sunday afternoon, the immediate area around the seven-story Aqua residential building is populated, but quiet. Couples can be seen pushing strollers past Talea, the female-owned brewery with outdoor seating on the opposite side of Leonard Street; or headed to brunch two doors down at Fandi Mata, a trendy, local Mediterranean-inspired restaurant housed in a one-story, former industrial space that was built in 1930. Isaac Silvera — a real estate agent at REAL New York with a duplex listing there in the fall of 2024 — says the building’s location is a huge deciding factor for many potential buyers. “McCarren Park is the most desired park in the neighborhood,” he says. “The parks over on Kent Avenue are a little bit more transient, attracting tourists with all the retail over there. Everything around this park is more community-based. The people walking around here are going to be people who live in the neighborhood.”
Ground-floor duplexes and studios to three-bedrooms with open views
One- to three-bedroom units occupy the building, although one-and two-bedrooms comprise most of the residences. In a configuration usually reserved for ultra-luxe condominiums, the first floor of the Aqua comprises duplexes only, “an homage to the townhouse world,” Scarano says. Two more duplexes sit on the sixth floor. Every unit in the building is outfitted with either floor-to-ceiling windows and doors or large windows, providing varying views of McCarren Park, other parts of Brooklyn or the Manhattan skyline. Open floor plans dominate units, except for studios which feature galley kitchens. Ceilings are nine feet or taller. All kitchens have stainless steel appliances and most of them still sport original granite countertops accompanied by cherry-wood cabinets with chrome hardware. Although they are in great condition, they may feel outdated to some.
Market rate apartments that can be rented
The Aqua was intended to be accessible to the average New Yorker. “We were bringing relatively modestly priced condos to the area,” Scarano says, mentioning that initial offerings were around $300 to $400 per square foot. “You didn't have to be mega-rich to live there. You could be just starting out in life with a down payment and a decent job.” Now that Williamsburg is an in-demand, primarily residential neighborhood, prices at Aqua reflect the area’s popularity. During the fall of 2024, a 973-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit on the fifth floor was going for $1.525 million or $1,567 per square foot. Silvera’s listing, a 1,255-square-foot duplex with a small patio on the first floor, was priced at $1.445 million or $1,151 per square foot. Owners are free to rent their apartments, although rentals do not surface very often. When they do, they’re also priced at market rate, like the 726-square-foot one-bedroom that rented for $4,500 over the summer. Studio sizes start at 463 square feet, one-bedrooms range between 681 and 960 square feet, two-beds from 973 and1,315 square feet, and three-beds from 1,414 and 1,623 square feet.
A furnished deck and children's playroom included in amenity suite
Amenities may seem commonplace today, but back when Aqua was being built, these were mainly associated with upmarket buildings or older midmarket residential complexes. However, the developer added features like the furnished deck with pergolas and grills, a part-time doorman, a children’s playroom and in-unit laundry to incentivize buyers to move to a building in a neighborhood that was transitioning from its industrial roots. A live-in super, covered and uncovered on-site parking spots in the “L”-shaped building’s courtyard, bike storage and unit storage are also featured amenities.
Public parks abound and Williamsburg’s trendy retail, restaurants and grocery stores are accessible
One of the biggest draws to the area is undoubtedly the 35-acre McCarren Park. Directly across from Aqua is the park's renovated swimming pool, a recreation spot with a 1,500-person capacity and thousands of visitors throughout the summer. There are also tennis courts, a baseball field, a running track, a skate park, a dog track, a community garden and tons of lawn space. Domino Park and Bushwick Inlet Park are farther west but still easily accessible by foot, bus or car. Most of Williamsburg’s hotspot restaurants and shops are on the neighborhood’s west side, and although residents can choose to walk into the hustle and bustle of it all, there are enough local restaurants and cafes on the eastern side of Union Avenue to keep one busy. Grocery stores are around but may best be accessed by car or bus: A C-Town and Foodtown are about three minutes by car and a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are located about a seven-minute drive away. Potential residents should note that there is a firehouse on the block.
Many transportation options, but not as convenient
Perhaps this end of the park is a little less crowded because public transportation is not as conveniently accessed. It takes about 10 minutes each, to walk to the “L” train at three different stops — the Graham, Lorimer and Bedford stations. But there are alternatives. Walk six minutes into neighboring Greenpoint to catch the G train at Nassau Avenue. A Citi bike docking station sits on the park side of Bayard Street. And entrance to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway is just four minutes from the building. Getting to the heart of all that North Williamsburg has to offer will take less than 15 minutes on foot. Several bus lines, including the B43, B48 and B62, stop nearby.
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Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
92/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Badame Sessa Memorial Square
2 min walk
McCarren Park
3 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Ericsson Playground
3 min walk
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Father Giorgio Triangle
4 min walk
Trails
Lentol Garden
4 min walk
Botanical Gardens
Father Studzinski Square
6 min walk
Macri Triangle
7 min walk
Trails
Frost Playground
11 min walk
Basketball
Trails
Playground
McGolrick Playground
11 min walk
Dog Park
Playground
Events
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