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38-671: The Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company , commonly referred to as the Eagle Warehouse , is a building in the Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights neighborhoods of Brooklyn in New York City . Designed by Brooklyn architect Frank Freeman and completed in 1894, it had a number of uses before being converted into apartments in 1980. Described as a "masterpiece", the building is part of the Fulton Ferry District , which

76-795: A Civil War era coffee warehouse. It was converted to mixed-use retail and office space, and it includes West Elm's global flagship store. Other retailers in Empire Stores include Detroit-based watchmaker Shinola and the café and accessories store, FEED Projects . In May 2017, the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) opened a new branch in Empire Stores (its main location is in Brooklyn Heights ). BHS features exhibits and artifacts relating to DUMBO's industrial past. In May 2019, Time Out Market opened in Empire Stores. The food hall features 21 local vendors, including

114-557: A Freeman "masterpiece". New York Times correspondent Christopher Gray characterized it as "a medieval brick fortress [which] recalls the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence ", while critic Francis Morrone has remarked that the warehouse, in spite of its relative simplicity, "is in its own way no less interesting" than Freeman's residential or civic buildings. The building is divided vertically into three sections. The ground floor

152-660: A cluster of for-profit art galleries such as the Klompching Gallery, and such not-for-profit institutions as the St. Ann's Warehouse the A.I.R. Gallery and the first post-COVID-19 performance venue to open in the area The Rat NYC (May 2024). Chef Jacques Torres opened a chocolate factory in Dumbo in December 2000. Other culinary businesses in the area include Grimaldi's , Ample Hills Creamery , Almondine Bakery, and

190-739: A haven for art galleries , and currently a center for technology startups . Dumbo earned the nickname "the center of the Brooklyn Tech Triangle" thanks to its thriving community of tech startups. This designation coincided with its rise to become Brooklyn's most affluent neighborhood and the fourth-wealthiest community in New York City; this is owing in part to its large concentration of technology startups , its close proximity to Manhattan, and its large number of former industrial buildings that have been converted into spacious luxury residential lofts . The neighborhood contains

228-552: A manufacturing district, with warehouses and factories that made machinery, paper boxes, spices and Brillo soap pads. The cardboard box was invented in the Robert Gair building on Washington Street by Robert Gair , a Scottish emigrant; because of Gair's fame, the area was known as Gairsville for a long time. The Gair building is now home to Etsy . The Jay Street Connecting Railroad ran through Dumbo's waterfront from circa 1904–1906 through 1957. It ran from rail yards beneath

266-419: A number of building services, such as pickup and delivery of everything from dry cleaning to dinner; reservations to restaurants and events made by building staffers; and other concierge services . Penthouse apartments can also be situated on the corner of a building, providing 90° or more views of the surrounding skyline. Penthouse apartments are considered to be at the top of their markets, and are generally

304-426: A terrace, fireplace , more floor area, oversized windows, multiple master suites, den/office space, hot-tubs, and more. They might be equipped with luxury kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops, breakfast bar/island, and more. Penthouse residents often have fine views of the city skyline . Access to a penthouse apartment is usually provided by a separate elevator. Residents can also access

342-708: A variety of purposes. In 1977, it became part of the Fulton Ferry Historic District, a city historic district designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission . In 1980, the building was "expertly" renovated into condominiums by Brooklyn architect Bernard Rothzeid for the sum of $ 3,000,000, including the $ 530,000 purchase price. In 2021, one of the building's 85 apartments was sold for $ 2,500,000. The Eagle Warehouse has been described as "an exceptionally handsome brick warehouse" and as

380-644: Is a 7,800 square foot outdoor climbing gym located in the Main Street section of Brooklyn Bridge Park, and is the largest outdoor bouldering gym in North America. The building at 200 Water Street, which the Brillo Manufacturing Co. once occupied, is being renovated as a high-end condo building. The DUMBO Archway is a popular location for film shoots, art exhibitions, live music, large-scale events, and watch parties for events like

418-692: Is derived from apentis , an Old French word meaning "attached building" or "appendage". The modern spelling is influenced by a 16th-century folk etymology that combines the Middle French word for "slope" ( pente ) with the English noun house (the meaning at that time was "attached building with a sloping roof or awning"). European designers and architects long recognized the potential in creating living spaces that could make use of rooftops and such setbacks . Penthouses first appeared in US cities in

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456-460: Is dominated by the main entrance, a bold Roman arch emblazoned with the company name in large bronze lettering, which leads into a "magnificent" barrel vault . On either side of the entrance are several small windows "protected by handsome iron grilles." A simple belt course separates the ground floor from the next four floors, which are slightly recessed and divided into four rows of four rectangular windows with crowned arches. The top section of

494-507: Is exclusively controlled. Penthouses can also differentiate themselves by luxurious amenities such as high-end appliances , finest materials fitting, luxurious flooring system, and more. Features not found in the majority of apartments in the building may include a private entrance or elevator , or higher/vaulted ceilings. In buildings consisting primarily of single level apartments, penthouse apartments may be distinguished by having two or more levels. They may also have such features as

532-687: The East River , and another extending eastward from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area. The neighborhood is bounded by Brooklyn Bridge Park to the north, the Brooklyn Bridge to the west, Brooklyn Heights to the south, and Vinegar Hill to the east. Dumbo is part of Brooklyn Community Board 2 . Dumbo has historically been known by several names, including Gairville, Rapailie, Olympia, and Walentasville. The area

570-782: The Farragut Houses , a group of ten towers managed by the New York City Housing Authority . New York City Subway stations are located at York Street ( F and <F> ​ trains) on the IND Sixth Avenue Line , and High Street ( A and ​ C trains) on the IND Eighth Avenue Line . New York City Bus service is provided by the B25 , B67 , B69 . Ramps and staircases connect

608-744: The River Café , all clustered in Fulton Landing, also home to Bargemusic , a floating venue for classical music. John Fluevog , a Canadian shoe designer, opened a store on Main Street in November 2017. The first public space in the neighborhood was Fulton Ferry , followed by Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park . The first six acres of Brooklyn Bridge Park , a joint state/city venture under development, were opened in March 2010. The Cliffs at DUMBO

646-879: The World Cup . The trailer for Joker , the 2019 film by Todd Phillips, features actor Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker running through the archway. The Archway also hosts the Brooklyn Flea every Sunday from April to October. The outdoor market features 80 vendors, and the products range from secondhand goods to custom-made jewelry. Gleason's Gym , located on Water Street, is the oldest boxing gym in New York. Many champions have trained there, including Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson . The gym has been located in DUMBO since

684-624: The 1920s with the exploitation of roof spaces for upscale property. The first recognized development was atop the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park in New York City in 1923. Its success caused a rapid development of similar luxury penthouse apartments in most major cities in the United States in the following years. The popularity of penthouses stemmed from the setbacks allowing for significantly larger private outdoor terrace spaces than traditional cantilevered balconies . Due to

722-484: The 1980s. It moved from 77 Front Street to its current location at 130 Water Street in 2016. The legendary boxing coach Hector Roca still teaches at the Water Street location. In addition to boxing champions, Roca has trained many actors, including Wesley Snipes , Hilary Swank , Jennifer Lopez , and John Leguizamo . The renovation of Empire Stores on Water Street was completed in 2017. Previously, it had been

760-850: The Breads Bakery and DUMBO's renowned pizzeria, Juliana's . Dumbo has New York City's highest concentration of technology firms by neighborhood. Dumbo is home to 25 percent of New York City-based tech firms. Within a 10-block radius are 500 tech and creative firms that employ over 10,000 people. It also contains the corporate headquarters for e-commerce retailer Etsy and home furnishing stores company West Elm. The City of New York, in conjunction with New York University , installed an incubator in Dumbo to support development of tech start-ups. Dumbo's average office rent of US$ 25 per square foot ($ 269/m ) made it (as of 2013) more attractive to start-ups than Manhattan, where rents averaged $ 40 per square foot ($ 431/m ) in 2013. The neighborhood contains

798-762: The Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge walkways to Dumbo. In June 2011, NY Waterway started service to points along the East River. On May 1, 2017, that route became part of the NYC Ferry 's East River route, which runs between Pier 11/Wall Street in Manhattan's Financial District and the East 34th Street Ferry Landing in Murray Hill, Manhattan , with five intermediate stops in Brooklyn and Queens. One of

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836-623: The East River Ferry's stops is at Fulton Ferry in Dumbo. The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)'s Adams Street branch is located at 9 Adams Street, between John and Plymouth Streets. The 6,000-square-foot (560 m ) Adams Street branch, designed by WORKac, occupies a former factory. The branch started construction in 2020 and cost $ 7 million to build. It opened in October 2021 and was the first BPL branch to open in Brooklyn since 1983. Penthouse apartment The name penthouse

874-508: The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges to buildings near the waterfront in Dumbo and Vinegar Hill. At the height of operations, it had spurs into several buildings, a car float bridge on Bridge Street, and a yard with capacity of 120 cars. The tracks were abandoned in 1959, though the railroad's tracks are still visible on streets in Dumbo. In 1968, there was a proposal to relocate the Fort Greene Meat Market to Dumbo, though

912-550: The apartments. The building's penthouse has the large clock face as a window. Notes Bibliography Dumbo, Brooklyn Dumbo (or DUMBO , an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass ) is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn . It encompasses two sections: one situated between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges , which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across

950-402: The ballots, pending a recount, of the contested 1905 Mayoral election between George B. McClellan, Jr. and newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst , who accused his victorious opponent of fraud. The case was to drag on for years, with Hearst posting guards to protect the ballot boxes, before finally losing his bid to have the election result overturned. The building was subsequently used for

988-416: The building consists of a row of small attic windows, spaced between brick corbels supporting a crenellated parapet . Along the face of the parapet the name of the company again appears in bold lettering, with a large clock set in the center. When the building was converted in 1980, its center was demolished to create an atrium descending to the ground floor, whose primary purpose is to provide light to

1026-436: The corporate headquarters for e-commerce retailer Etsy and home furnishing stores company West Elm . The name is an acronym of "Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass". The area has been known variously as Rapailie, Olympia, and Walentasville; the developer who began its current gentrification is Two Trees Management, led at the time by David Walentas. The "Olympia" name came from Comfort and Joshua Sands , who bought

1064-446: The desirability of having outdoor space, buildings began to be designed with setbacks that could accommodate the development of apartments and terraces on their uppermost levels. Modern penthouses may or may not have terraces. Upper floor space may be divided among several apartments, or a single apartment may occupy an entire floor. Penthouses often have their own private access where access to any roof, terrace, and any adjacent setback

1102-532: The earliest large-scale reinforced concrete factory buildings in America. On December 18, 2007, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate Dumbo as the city's 90th historic district. The Dumbo historic district consists of properties bounded by John Street to the north, York Street to the south, Main Street to the west, and Bridge Street to the east. The area has emerged as one of New York City's premier arts districts, with

1140-531: The end of the 20th century, as property became more and more expensive in Manhattan, Dumbo became increasingly gentrified . Even so, the acronym "Dumbo" was largely unknown as late as 1997, and the area itself was very inclusive, serving mainly as an enclave for artists located along the East River and under the Manhattan Bridge . At this stage there were still many air conditioner repair shops, auto shops, and "seedy back alleys and wharves"; and, because

1178-469: The land in 1787 and were planning to develop the land as a summer place for New Yorkers. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, the area now known as Dumbo was considered part of Vinegar Hill . In the 1890s, the western portion of the neighborhood was known as Fulton Landing , after the ferry stop that connected it to Manhattan before the Brooklyn Bridge opened. At that time, it was primarily

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1216-670: The last of what could be considered a true arts community in New York." The DUMBO Historic District, a historic industrial complex and national historic district in Dumbo, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It consists of 95 contributing buildings; the manufacturing concerns located in this district included Benjamin Moore & Co. (paint), Arbuckle Brothers (coffee and sugar), J.W. Masury & Son (paint), Robert Gair (paper boxes), E.W. Bliss (machinery), and Brillo (soap pads). The district includes

1254-460: The market was ultimately moved to Sunset Park instead. With the deindustrialization of New York City, Dumbo began to become primarily residential; artists and other young homesteaders seeking relatively large and inexpensive loft apartment spaces for studios and homes began moving there in the late 1970s. The acronym "Dumbo" arose in 1978, when new residents coined it in the belief such an unattractive name would help deter developers. Near

1292-709: The neighborhood was still gentrifying from its industrial past, it lacked even a bookstore, coffee shop, or laundromat . The efforts of Joy Glidden , the Founding Director of the Dumbo Arts Center (DAC) and co-founder of the Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival, achieved successful development in Dumbo, which is now a model for similar waterfront developments around the world. Glidden stated of Dumbo's gentrification, "It may be one of

1330-546: The warehouse primarily to store furniture and silverware, the latter kept in giant fireproof vaults in the basement. In 1906, Freeman added a seven-story extension to the east side, which is "entirely in character" with the original building. Between 1904 and 1928, part of the warehouse was used as the headquarters of the Brooklyn Law School . The warehouse played a minor role in the city's political history when it became one of three Brooklyn locations used to store

1368-596: Was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and became a New York City designated landmark in 1977. The site on which the Eagle Warehouse is located formerly belonged to the Brooklyn Eagle , a well-known local newspaper. From 1846 to 1848, the paper's editor was Walt Whitman . In the late 19th century the Brooklyn Eagle moved its offices to a different location. The site

1406-451: Was originally a ferry landing, characterized by 19th- and early 20th-century industrial and warehouse buildings, Belgian block streets, and its location on the East River by the imposing anchorage of the Manhattan Bridge. A large number of the buildings in Dumbo were bought by developer David Walentas and his company Two Trees Management in the late 20th century, and remade into an upscale residential and commercial community—first becoming

1444-443: Was subsequently purchased by the Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company, whose name was probably derived from that of the Brooklyn Eagle . Prominent Brooklyn architect Frank Freeman was commissioned to build a new fireproof warehouse on the site. The warehouse, which was constructed around the old Brooklyn Eagle pressroom, was completed in 1894 at a cost of $ 300,000 including furnishings. The Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company used

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