Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, Byzantine Revival skyscraper in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, US
The 512-foot tall tower features a four-sided clock face and a golden dome atop its 37 floors of limestone, brick, and terracotta details.
Constructed between 1927 and 1929, the building served as the headquarters for Williamsburgh Savings Bank until ownership changes in the early 2000s.
The grand banking hall displays mosaic murals depicting Brooklyn scenes, with 63-foot ceilings and 40-foot windows showcasing detailed craftsmanship.
The building connects directly to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway station and currently houses luxury condominiums with prices ranging from $350,000 to $3 million.
The structure maintained its status as the tallest building between Manhattan and Paris until 2009, featuring an extensive collection of dental offices.
Location: New York
Inception: 1927
Architects: Mancini•Duffy
Official opening: 1929
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 37
Elevators: 12
Address: 1 1 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217, U.S. 11217
Website: http://noyackmedical.com/properties/9
GPS coordinates: 40.68560,-73.97780
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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