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62Units
12Stories
2020Year Built
$687K - $3.2MValue Range
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Green Community
P.S. 38 The Pacific School Rated A-
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Game Room
Zen Garden
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A peaceful retreat based on Japanese concepts
Five Six One, a 12-story residential building in Boerum Hill, sits on the former site of The Church of the Redeemer at 561 Pacific St. The 1870-completed neo-Gothic structure was dismantled in 2015, with its stained glass windows, ornate light fixtures and gabled entryways sold to a salvage company specializing in precious architectural artifacts. Completed in 2020 by award-winning firm ODA, Five Six One pulls inspiration from Japanese aesthetics. As a result, the structure’s minimalist leanings and “wabi-sabi” (a Japanese art that welcomes the beauty in imperfection) cues, bear no connection to the property's previously heavily adorned incarnation. “It’s about finding natural materials that have an unconscious aesthetic,” Ryoko Okada, a Japanese native and principal and director of interior architecture and design at the firm, told The New York Times.
The 63-unit condominium’s facade is a gentle mix of wood, glass and red brick, the latter an ode to the many row houses in the historical neighborhood. Natural light enters units with the help of punched windows in a medley of sizes and unevenly spaced setbacks which supply more than one-third of the units with private outdoor space. These elements also help give the building a Tetris-like silhouette whose dynamic design breaks up the scale of a corner building that’s twice the height of the townhouses on the street. Despite being on a street known for its tree-lined sidewalks and suburban feel, Five Six One’s northeastern location borders the convergence of Atlantic, Flatbush and Fourth avenues, one block from Barclays Center, a busy mall and a major transportation nexus. And although situated at the boundary of an intensely stimulating environment, the building’s interiors are quiet. “Someone told me it’s the type of glass they used,” says Clairmonte David, one of the first buyers to move into the building. “If someone stands outside your window, you hear voices. But you don’t ever get the sound of traffic.”
A well-maintained lobby leads to light-filled units with high-tech kitchens
The building’s tranquility permeates both the common areas and units. The lobby’s light gray concrete-like floor, its living wall of ivy, a wood-paneled wall and a picture window with a direct view to the basement-level courtyard can feel a bit like walking into a commercial wellness space. The Japanese design features “tobi-ishi” (steppingstone) and “roji” (the peaceful, transitional garden space between an entryway and a teahouse) were applied to lobby aesthetics to help residents relax. “I thought it would be great if residents can use the same thought process, where you can consciously start decompressing from the outside chaos when you get home,” Okada said about the lobby’s design concept.
Units range from 400-square-foot studios to a 2,237-square-foot penthouse. Materials used throughout the homes are on the higher end, like the Brazilian quartzite that covers countertops and the backsplash in kitchens. Oak is featured on floors, paneled kitchen appliances and cabinets and bathroom vanities. Bianco real marble walls and floors cover the spa-style primary bathrooms. All kitchens are tech-leaning and come with WiFi-enabled Thermador appliances, allowing the remote control of actions like preheating the oven or starting the dishwasher from a smartphone. Surrounded by oversized windows, common spaces in all of the units have an open layout so that the kitchen, living and dining rooms flow into each other. Washer and dryer are in-unit.
Studios to three-bedroom units fill the building
Prices are relatively reasonable: A one-bedroom at 691 square feet sold for $965,000 in 2023 and two 512-square-foot studios went for $650,000 and $665,000 each, that same year. Unit sizes go up to three bedrooms and one with two-and-a-half bathrooms, plus a private patio, cost $2.55 million in the summer of 2024.
A devoted staff, in-house parking and modern amenities
The attentive, friendly staff seems to be one of the biggest pluses at Five Six One. “These guys help with every little thing,” says David. “They’re very, very, efficient. The front desk is key to making things work here,” he adds, referring to the rotating cast of concierges who know everyone by name. Front desk staff is available around the clock and there is a super who lives close by, along with a part-time maintenance person. According to David, however, the building may be understaffed. “These guys in the building, they’re overworked,” he says, suggesting that management is trying to save on costs. “There are only five or six people and 63 apartments. You can only ask these guys to do so much.” Despite the seeming shortage of workers, both the inside and immediate surrounding areas are immaculate. “Other than that,” David says, “the building is top tier.”
Compared to Manhattan, the $150,000 Five Six One charges for a parking spot is a stroke of luck and would be a bonus to drivers looking to buy here. But there are less than half the number of spaces available as there are units, so potential buyers may encounter a wait list if they inquire.
The basement-level amenity suite benefits from the design focus on tranquility and light accessibility. While the children’s playroom allows views of the courtyard, both the fitness center and the resident’s lounge open up to the outdoor space, an area big enough for two or three people to stretch comfortably during the warmer months. There is a finished rooftop with a barbecue grill and bike storage.
No nearby green space, but national chains and indie shops in Boerum Hill
The shopping, dining and entertainment options at this intersection are probably unmatched by any other area in Brooklyn. All along the Boerum Hill end of Atlantic Avenue and the northern part of Flatbush Avenue are indie shops offering bespoke home goods and clothing. Both avenues are also packed with beloved local eateries serving everything from barbecue to fried chicken at The Pecking House, an Instagram-famous spot. The Barclays Center hosts everything from basketball games to concerts to WWE Smackdowns. To its north is a large Stop & Shop and the Atlantic Terminal Mall, which is stacked with national chains like Target, Best Buy and Sephora. A Whole Foods is only a five-minute walk from the building. And although there is no green space within proximity, Fort Greene park is a 13-minute walk north. To catch contemporary cultural events, the nearby Brooklyn Academy of Music hosts theater, film, dance, music and opera performances.
Train and bus lines abound at Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center
Spoilt for choice, residents of Five Six One have an abundance of transit options, with just a one-minute walk to the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station where the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, and W subway lines ride into Manhattan in 15 minutes. The station is also connected to the Atlantic Terminal which houses the Long Island Rail Road. Several bus lines that travel throughout Brooklyn, stop near Barclays.
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Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
100/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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