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In the eclectic neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, beautiful historic architecture and stylish, contemporary design blend to create an exciting and cultural streetscape. This rich synthesis of the old and new is pivotal to the framework for the architectural mastery of The Dime, which incorporates the 1908 landmarked Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh as the base of the building as a 23-story residential tower rises above it.
Williamsburg is unlike any other neighborhood in New York City. Brimming with creative energy and forward-thinking, driven individuals, Williamsburg is a nexus for cultural entertainment, vibrant nightlife, and technological ingenuity. The area has several Michelin-star restaurants including Meadowsweet, Aska, Blanca, and the famous Peter Luger Steak House which has been a Williamsburg staple since 1887. A coveted multitude of other sought-after eateries include celebrity hotspot Lilia, Emmy Squared, Sunday in Brooklyn, and Modern Love. Williamsburg also has dozens of coffee shops to choose from, each offering their own unique brewed blends, baked goods, and vibe
Located at 275 South 5th Street on the corner of Havemeyer Street, The Dime offers 177 rental residences in studio, one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Every floor boasts breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and Williamsburg Bridge, visible from nearly every apartment, and select residences feature private terraces.
A robust and engaged co-working community is flourishing in Williamsburg. Those among the increasing amount of the workforce that now works remotely, with many co-working spaces to choose from including WeWork, The Brass Factory, Greendesk, and more. A thriving mix of retail brings an Equinox, Whole Foods, and Apple store in close proximity to The Dime as well as boutiques, galleries, thrift stores, antique shops, and grocers serving locallysourced goods.
The Dime offers countless amenities to make residents truly feel at home, including a fully-attended lobby, fitness center with outdoor space, zbasketball court, penthouse lounge, and an expansive outdoor terrace featuring multiple dining areas, grills, a great lawn, seating throughout, a community garden, space for yoga, and more.
the hISTORY VIEW of the BANK BUILDING with RESIDENTIAL TOWER The Dime, an iconic neo-Classical building in South Williamsburg, is one of the first sights for those coming off the Williamsburg Bridge into Brooklyn. To fully appreciate the structure, it is helpful to first understand its rich cultural history. The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh was founded by William Grandy in 1864 in the basement of the First National Bank building in Williamsburg. The bank soon outgrew that space and moved to The Dime’s current location, 275 South 5th Street, in 1908. The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh became a publicly traded company in June of 1996 and, in August 2016, officially changed its name to Dime Community Bank. In 2016, the property was sold to developers Char-
ney Companies and Tavros Capital who applauded the designation of the exterior of the Bank as a city landmark on March 27, 2018 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and re-envisioned the location as a dynamic destination to live, work and play in the one of Brooklyn’s most exciting neighborhoods. Today, The Dime offers 177 extraordinary rental residences in the adjacent, 23-story terra cotta clad tower, soaring against the backdrop of the Williamsburg Bridge, the East River and the skylines of Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Homes include a mix of studio through three-bedroom apartments, crowned by two stunning penthouses.
Williamsburg also has an abundance of green space including Domino Park, McCarren Park, East River State Park, Cooper Park, and Grand Ferry Park. McCarren Park offers a pool, running track, Dog Park, playground, soccer field, skate park, basketball court, baseball field, tennis court, and other fantastic opportunities for recreation and outdoor play. Superbly connected, The Dime is adjacent to the Marcy Avenue subway station, which offers access to the J, M, and Z lines and is in close proximity to the L and G trains. . A trip to Manhattan’s Lower East Side is minutes away, while Downtown and Midtown Manhattan are reached well within 30 minutes or less. Citibikes are conveniently located in the area surrounding The Dime as well as the East River Ferry and a number of bus lines. ADDITIONAL RENDERINGS INCLUDED WITHIN
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