Demolition preparations are underway at 546 4th Avenue, the site of a forthcoming 16-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by NA Design Studio, the 181-foot-tall structure will span 109,608 square feet and yield nine condominium units with an average scope of 1,061 square feet. The project will also include 4,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a cellar level. The property is located at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 14th Street.
A wraparound sidewalk shed has been assembled around lower levels of the building, which features a red brick and white stone façade with a prominent ornamental cornice. The retail spaces are in the process of being vacated, though the residential units above appear to remain occupied. It’s unclear when demolition will begin.
526 4th Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
526 4th Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
526 4th Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.
The below Google Street View image shows the property from several years ago, when its cornice was painted white.
The nearest subways to the site are the F, G, and R trains at the 4th Avenue–9th Street station.
Demolition and construction timelines for 546 4th Avenue have yet to be announced.
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Aw, I really like that building. Also, your math is very off.
Yes the math is missing 😭matching. I’m glad non of the people on this yimby site are are accountants or work at a bank LMAO
I know this is YIMBY, but that’s such a unique building. It’s a shame to see it go.
I like your site, but please put metric system measurements too
Seriously?
What a terrible shame to lose this historic and an increasingly unique era of architecture.
For the people complaining about demolition: we have a rent problem in NYC. We need more apartment supply. Development creates homes, increases tax base, and helps our city. Stop complaining about everything.
Fabulous-looking, well-kept old building. Should have been landmarked.
Thats actually a great looking historic apartment flat and contributes a lot of vibes to the neighborhood. unfortunate that a developer or user with more respect and vision did buy it and preserve it. what a bummer.
This distinctive little masterpiece is to be replaced by what? A glass tower? A brick box? And of course, 16 floors at this location is OUT OF CONTEXT! I’m a YIMBY, but really.
Are you unfamiliar with the Fourth Av upzoning? I think it’s a great little old building too but the idea that 16 floors is “out of context” here is doggy doodoo Pitbull Steve. Come on now.
I’m usually YIMBY, but this is a dam shame. This building is dense enough and of far greater quality than what they are about to build. SHAME SHAME SHAME on NA Design Studio!!!
NO NIMBY here but come on developer – keep the existing and build above.
Part of what makes your property valuable is ironically buildings like this. There is so much bad old buildings that should be replaced. but this is not one of them.
And then you wonder why the industry has such a bad name … Save this
Building more unaffordable housing is not going to help, no matter how many apartments are built. I bet the rents in the new building will be double what the rents in the old building were. And the neighbors will raise rents because they will look like a bargain next to the new building.
Were any of the businesses currently in the building offered space in the new building? It’s unlikely. Several families will be affected by moving or closing these businesses. Some neighbors will never have sun in their yard ever again.
Not every new building is a good building.