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388 Bridge Street
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General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Location 388 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
United States
Coordinates 40°41′29″N 73°59′07″W / 40.691426°N 73.985334°W / 40.691426; -73.985334
Construction started 2007; 2012 (post-recession)
Completed 2013 (structural)
Opening 2014
Management Charles H. Greenthal Management Corp.
Height
Roof 179.83 m (590 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 54
Floor area 461,933 sq ft (42,915.0 m2)
Design and construction
Architect SLCE Architects
Developer Stahl Organization
Main contractor Cauldwell Wingate

388 Bridge Street is a very tall building in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City. It stands 590 feet high. This skyscraper is a home for many people. It has 378 apartments. Some of these are for rent, and others are condominiums that people can buy.

The building started being built as a place where all apartments would be sold. But then, there was a big money problem called the Great Recession. Because of this, building stopped from 2008 to 2012. Work started again in 2013.

When the building reached its full height in 2013, it was the tallest building in Brooklyn. It was taller than the Brooklyner. However, other buildings like AVA DoBro soon became even taller. Now, 388 Bridge Street is the fourth-tallest building in Brooklyn.

Building Features

This tall building has 54 floors. It is mainly used for homes. The top of the building is 179.83 meters (about 590 feet) high. The building was designed by architects from SLCE Architects. It was developed by the Stahl Organization.

History of Construction

Building 388 Bridge Street began in 2007. The plan was to create a tower with only apartments for sale. However, a big economic downturn happened. This made it hard to get money for building.

So, construction stopped for several years. It paused from 2008 until 2012. In 2012, work started up again. The building was structurally finished in 2013. It officially opened its doors in 2014.

Location and Importance

388 Bridge Street is located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. This area is a busy part of New York City. The building is an important part of the city's skyline. It shows how Brooklyn has grown with many new tall buildings.

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