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Unique Fort Greene Tower Redefines Brooklyn Living with Park Vistas and Luxury Amenities

BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a strategic power play, Fetner Properties has joined forces with MCB Real Estate and Farallon Capital Management to acquire 240 Willoughby Street – a 463-unit residential high-rise poised to become Fort Greene’s new standard for mixed-income housing. The $209.5 million transaction, supported by $141.5 million in financing from M&T Realty Capital Corporation, closed as the 30,000-square-foot amenity-packed building completed construction.

The property’s immediate 25% lease-up momentum since Memorial Day underscores Brooklyn’s insatiable demand for housing that blends urban convenience with resort-style living. “This isn’t just another lease signing – it’s validation of our vision for integrated communities,” said Hal Fetner, President and CEO of Fetner Properties. The developer has added 1,500 units across New York City since 2023, with 147 income-restricted apartments at Willoughby strategically positioned to comply with the city’s housing mandates.

MCB Real Estate’s P. David Bramble highlighted the asset’s unique position: “Where else in Brooklyn’s golden triangle can you find ground-up construction with Central Park-scale views, transit links, and tech-enabled units? This is demographic arbitrage – capturing both young professionals fleeing Manhattan premiums and local families seeking upgraded amenities.”

The 23-story glass tower’s value proposition becomes clear in its dual-aspect design: north-facing units frame 52-acre Fort Greene Park’s canopy, while southern exposures capture Manhattan skyline vistas. Units range from 450-square-foot studios to 1,200-square-foot two-bedrooms, featuring German-engineered sound systems, marble-clad kitchens, and private terraces exceeding Brooklyn’s average outdoor space per unit by 40%.

Market differentiation comes through 13 distinct amenities layers including:

• Professional-grade coworking spaces with private Zoom rooms
• Biometric-access fitness center with Peloton and Hydrow integration
• Multi-sensory playrooms featuring interactive projection mapping
• Entertainment suites with Topgolf simulators and 4K cinema

JLL’s capital markets team structured the complex financing package, noting the deal’s 5.75% cap rate reflects investor confidence in Brooklyn’s rental fundamentals. As New York’s multifamily vacancy rate holds steady at 2.8%, properties offering both affordability tiers and luxury perks command 18% rental premiums over decade-old competitors.

With delivery timed ahead of the Brooklyn-Queens Connector streetcar’s 2027 launch, 240 Willoughby positions itself as a transit-oriented development anchor. Current asking rates range from $3,200/month for studios to $6,800/month for penthouses – a value play compared to Williamsburg’s $4,100-$9,500 spectrum.

About the Partners:

Fetner Properties: Third-generation developer with 1500 units underway across NYC’s prime boroughs. Portfolio focuses on mixed-income strategies and transit-proximate sites.

MCB Real Estate: $3B AUM national player specializing in urban value creation through community-centric developments. Recent projects include Baltimore’s 28-acre Liberty Rearview megadevelopment.

Farallon Capital: $39B global investment firm expanding its real estate footprint through strategic urban housing bets. Recent moves include Tokyo micro-unit developments and London co-living acquisitions.