{"id":16962,"date":"2015-08-06T08:09:27","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T12:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/?p=16962"},"modified":"2015-08-06T08:13:41","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T12:13:41","slug":"brooklyns-exciting-evolution-revealed-in-cool-now-and-then-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2015\/08\/06\/brooklyns-exciting-evolution-revealed-in-cool-now-and-then-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn\u2019s Exciting Evolution Revealed in Cool Now-and-Then Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brooklyn, once the home primarily of brownstones and warehouse conversions, has been the subject of significant development over recent years. Brooklyn is no longer dependent upon Manhattan, having a vibrant nightlife, eclectic restaurants, shopping, and a culture of its own. With its rapid progression has come a tremendous amount of growth in the real estate market as well. Luxury high-rises are cropping up throughout Brooklyn, giving renters and buyers the opportunity to be part of one of the world\u2019s hottest markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To help you visualize the quite astonishing changes, our sister company RENTCaf\u00e9<\/a> is taking you back in time to just a few years ago, as well as providing you with amazing views of the developments now dominating the Brooklyn<\/a> skyline.<\/p>\n

Simply drag the arrow bar back-and-forth to see how Brooklyn\u2019s streetscape has changed in recent years.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span>1. The Edge Towers – Williamsburg<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Edge Towers represented a controversial development in the Williamsburg neighborhood, but the buildings\u2019 completion in 2008 revolutionized the Brooklyn skyline. The North Edge tower is located at 34 North 7th Street<\/a> and the South Edge tower is located at 22 North 6th Street<\/a>. The condo complex includes a choice of 120 different floorplans including simplexes, duplexes, penthouses, and lofts. Amenities are top-of-the-line, on-par with a world-class resort, and include a plunge pool with waterfall, a communal fire pit, and spa treatment rooms.
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