What was once a supermarket on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights is now the Arcadia, a building with units as well as retail space.<\/p>\n
It opened in November. It has amenities like a gym, maker’s space, courtyard, in-unit washer and dryer, rooftop views, and sports courts just to name a few. <\/p>\n
“We wanted to build a project that respects the deep and historical background of this beautiful neighborhood,\u201d said Berke Kalemoglu, development director at Hudson Companies.<\/p>\n
Once the site of a supermarket, the property is now a 328-unit apartment with 99 of them as designated affordable units.<\/p>\n
\u201cA component of that being in this building is very critical to support the neighborhood, to support the building,” said Kalemoglu.<\/p>\n
The building will also include retail, such as a restaurant and a supermarket.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know and believe that it is needed, especially in this neighborhood with a lack of grocery stores within short walking distance. We have heard from the residents, the community board, the importance of the grocery store staying, and we made a deal with the existing, previous grocery store owner to bring him back into a state-of-the-art, brand new facility,” said Kalemoglu.<\/p>\n
Kalemoglu says the building is designed to give back to the community beyond its walls.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’re hoping to bring in jobs and coffee shops and restaurants and the grocery store that is available and accessible to everyone,” said Kalemoglu.<\/p>\n
With an emphasis on community spaces like game rooms, common areas and more, Felix Brody says the tenants have already built a strong sense of community.<\/p>\n
“It’s a community space. Just as much as it is, you know, apartment where, you know, I just go to live, you know, I spend a lot of time in this building, so I really love it,” said Brody.<\/p>\n