11 Hoyt is a residential skyscraper in the
Downtown Brooklyn
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neighborhood of
Brooklyn
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in
New York City
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. It was designed by architect
Studio Gang
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with executive architect
Hill West and developed by real estate conglomerate
Tishman Speyer
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.
History
In August 2015, Tishman Speyer purchased the site, which was next to the
A. I. Namm & Son Department Store. Three lenders—
JPMorgan Chase
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,
Starwood Property Trust, and iStar—provided $380 million in financing for the deal.
The building's facade was constructed in Canada.
The building topped out in June 2019,
and was completed in 2021. The building is Tishman Speyer's first residential building in New York City.
Sales for condominiums in the building launched in September 2018.
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
8 Spruce previously known as the Beekman Tower and New York by Gehry, is a residential skyscraper on Spruce Street in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. Designed by architect Frank Gehry + Gehry Partners LLP and developed by ...
, designed by architect
Frank Gehry
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Gehry rose to prominence in th ...
.
Jeanne Gang has said the building's facade was inspired by townhouses in Brooklyn, many of which include bay windows.
The interiors were designed by Michaelis Boyd, and the units have two possible color palettes.
Usage
The building is residential, with 480 condominium residences. It also includes of retail space.
The day care Petits Poussins signed a lease for space in the building in June 2021.
See also
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List of tallest buildings in Brooklyn
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References
2021 establishments in New York (state)
Buildings and structures completed in 2021
Condominiums and housing cooperatives in Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn
Skyscrapers in Brooklyn
Studio Gang Architects buildings
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