705 Driggs Avenue, Unit 16
Description
Welcome to Residence No. 16 at 705 Driggs, an architecturally significant 3-bedroom loft in prime Williamsburg. This 1,853 square-foot home has a massive 24 ft x 73 ft floor-through footprint, 13.5 ft ceilings and is perched on the penthouse level of a historic 1888 cast iron structure.
Enter the home through the windowed foyer with a built-out entry closet. The corridor opens...HISTORIC 3 BED / 2 BATH CAST IRON WILLIAMSBURG LOFT WITH 13.5 FT CEILINGS & GATED PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR AN EXTRA COST.
Welcome to Residence No. 16 at 705 Driggs, an architecturally significant 3-bedroom loft in prime Williamsburg. This 1,853 square-foot home has a massive 24 ft x 73 ft floor-through footprint, 13.5 ft ceilings and is perched on the penthouse level of a historic 1888 cast iron structure.
Enter the home through the windowed foyer with a built-out entry closet. The corridor opens to reveal the scale of the great room, inviting the pre-war materials such as delicate exposed brick, massive skylights and industrial windows, allowing for unmatched natural light.
The stunning open kitchen, designed custom by Reform, features a walnut and blackened steel kitchen island. Custom lighting includes handmade porcelain pendant lights and Matter Made fixtures. The Eastern wall is outfitted with a Thermador refrigerator/freezer, additional refrigeration drawers, an integrated microwave and extensive storage. The core of the kitchen features a blackened steel backsplash, Corian countertops, a Bluestar gas range & Bosch dishwasher.
The 14’x13’ primary bedroom has a bright Southern exposure and a large walk-in closet. The ensuite primary bathroom is clad in vibrant tiling with a dual vanity, rain shower and soaking tub; all situated beneath another skylight. Two additional bedrooms offer generous closets and the second full bathroom features a shower/tub combo with a modern take on the pedestal vanity. The third bedroom features an operable skylight making it a legal bedroom. Other defining features include central ducted heat and A/C, a vented gas washer/dryer + dedicated laundry room, and Madera solid white ash wide plank floors throughout.
705 Driggs Ave is a boutique pre-war 9-unit co-op with a newly installed elevator, on-site gated parking for an additional cost, large private storage available for an additional cost and a video intercom. The building is one of the only cast iron structures in North Brooklyn, akin to Soho and Noho. Located in the heart of prime Williamsburg with easy access to South and East Williamsburg as well; 705 Driggs is an iconic residential offering just blocks from the Bedford L, Lorimer G, and the Marcy Ave J/M/Z. McCarren Park and Domino Park are also less than 10 minutes away from your front door.
Discover this dreamy loft for yourself. Pets allowed on a case by case basis. Parking is available for an additional fee.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Exposed Brick
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
Property Details for 705 Driggs Avenue, Unit 16
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 05/12/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12- mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1888 |
| County | Kings County |
Building
705 Driggs Ave
Location
Building Information for 705 Driggs Avenue, Unit 16
Property History for 705 Driggs Avenue, Unit 16
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 05/18/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 05/12/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $14,995 |
| 05/29/2019 | $8,995 | |
| 05/29/2019 | $9,500 | |
| 04/26/2019 | $8,995 | |
| 04/26/2019 | $9,500 | |
| 02/08/2017 | — | |
| 10/05/2016 | $5,800 |
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Schools near 705 Driggs Avenue, Unit 16
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 50 John D Wells Public6 to 8 | ||
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design Public9 to 12 | ||
Conselyea Preparatory School Public6 to 8 |
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