Brooklyner, 51-floor skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn, United States
The Brooklyner is a 51-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn with expansive windows framing views of Manhattan and the surrounding neighborhood. Its glass and metal facade shifts in appearance as sunlight moves across the building throughout the day.
Completed in 2010, this tower held the title of Brooklyn's tallest building for a brief period. It surpassed the 80-year-old Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower before being overtaken by another structure in 2013.
The tower marks Brooklyn's shift toward modern high-rise living and reflects how the neighborhood attracts residents seeking an urban lifestyle.
The tower sits near multiple subway stations at DeKalb Avenue and Jay Street, making it easy to reach Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn quickly. Getting around the city from this location is straightforward with frequent transit connections.
The building's glass and metal facade changes color throughout the day as light hits it from different angles. This shifting appearance gives the structure a distinctive quality that keeps it visually interesting across all hours.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 2010
Architects: Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated)
Official opening: 2010
Floors above the ground: 51
GPS coordinates: 40.69275,-73.98596
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45
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