{"id":37465,"date":"2025-11-12T19:48:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/37465\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:48:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:48:24","slug":"steel-for-brooklyn-jail-reaches-eighth-floor-in-boreum-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/37465\/","title":{"rendered":"Steel for Brooklyn Jail Reaches Eighth Floor in Boreum Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At least two years behind schedule, the borough jail rising on Atlantic Avenue will stand 15 stories and contain 1,040 beds. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bstoner-lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-oct72025-sdevries-1.jpg\" class=\"crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"construction workers\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><img width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-oct72025-sdevries-1.jpg\" class=\"crop-center attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"construction workers\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>                            <\/p>\n<p class=\"caption\">A construction worker  on the steel structure of 275 Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Susan De Vries<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bstoner-lazy-load\/images\/1x1.trans.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cate-corcoran-brownstoner-profile-2021-final-2-tiny-min.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-46 photo avatar-default\" height=\"46\" width=\"46\" decoding=\"async\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cate-corcoran-brownstoner-profile-2021-final-2-tiny-min.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-46 photo avatar-default\" height=\"46\" width=\"46\" decoding=\"async\"\/>                        by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/author\/cate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cate Corcoran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The steel structure for the new borough jail has climbed to eight stories. Originally slated to open in 2027 and behind schedule, 275 Atlantic Avenue will stand 15 stories and contain 1,040 beds.<\/p>\n<p>The frame has sprouted up since May, when two shafts \u2014 possibly elevators or chases for mechanicals \u2014 but nothing else stood above ground. Since the spring, neighbors have complained of noise and construction at all hours.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-nov102025-sdevries-3.jpg\" alt=\"building under construction\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" class=\"size-full wp-image-571741\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-nov102025-sdevries-6.jpg\" alt=\"view on atlantic avenue of steel framework of new building\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" class=\"size-full wp-image-571739\"  \/><br \/>The new lockup is part of a citywide plan to decrease and shift the prison population to jails in the five boroughs and permanently shut the troubled Rikers facility, which is now under a federal monitor.<\/p>\n<p>At last count set to open in 2029, the $3 billion jail will resemble a luxury apartment complex, renderings show. Occupying a whole block, it will tower above the largely 19th century low-rise neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Brooklyn Heights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-nov102025-sdevries-2.jpg\" alt=\"sign with a rendering of the new jail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" class=\"size-full wp-image-571738\"  \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-nov102025-sdevries-1.jpg\" alt=\"steel frame of a building under construction\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" class=\"size-full wp-image-571737\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Architecture firm HOK designed large, comfortable spaces inside for visitors and, inspired by nearby brownstones, broke up expanses of the facade with vertical panels in warm brown tones, the firm said at design presentations in 2023. Above the 15th story will be roof decks on the 16th and 17th floors, renderings show.<\/p>\n<p>The 11-story Brooklyn House of Detention was demolished in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-oct72025-sdevries-10.jpg\" alt=\"view along smith street of framework for new building\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" class=\"size-full wp-image-568879\"  \/>The building under construction in October<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-oct72025-sdevries-5.jpg\" alt=\"framework of the jail rising\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-568877\"  \/>The construction site in October. Photo by Susan De Vries<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-detention-center-275-atlantic-avenue-aug152025-sdevries-4.jpg\" alt=\"people crossing atlantic avenue with the steel framework of a building rising behind them\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-564101\"  \/>The construction site in August<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-jail-detention-275-atlantic-avenue-oct2023-sdevries-1.jpg\" alt=\"view of the scaffolded jail on atlantic avenue looking toward boerum place\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" class=\"size-full wp-image-504204\"  \/>The now demolished Brooklyn House of Detention under scaffolding in October 2023<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-jail-detention-275-atlantic-avenue-2022-feb-sdevries-6.jpg\" alt=\"exterior of house of detention\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1567\" class=\"size-full wp-image-453380\"  \/>The now demolished building in February of 2022<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/boerum-hill-275-atlantic-ave-jail-oct-23-renderings-department-design-and-construction-presentation-.jpeg\" alt=\"rendering showing the proposed building\" width=\"1662\" height=\"1278\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504818\"  \/>Rendering via NYC Department of Design and Construction<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762976904_770_boerum-hill-275-atlantic-ave-jail-oct-23-renderings-department-design-and-construction-presentation-.jpeg\" alt=\"jail - aerial rendering showing new design and surrounding blocks\" width=\"1491\" height=\"1095\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504814\"  \/>Rendering via NYC Department of Design and Construction<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762976904_634_boerum-hill-275-atlantic-ave-jail-oct-23-renderings-department-design-and-construction-presentation-.jpeg\" alt=\"rendering showing entrance\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504825\"  \/>Rendering via NYC Department of Design and Construction<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762976904_303_boerum-hill-275-atlantic-ave-jail-oct-23-renderings-department-design-and-construction-presentation-.jpeg\" alt=\"rendering showing the full tower \" width=\"1800\" height=\"1264\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504837\"  \/>Rendering via NYC Department of Design and Construction<\/p>\n<p>[Photos by Susan De Vries]<\/p>\n<p>Related Stories<\/p>\n<p>Email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brownstoner.com\/development\/boerum-hill-brooklyn-jail-construction-275-atlantic-avenue\/mailto:tips@brownstoner.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tips@brownstoner.com<\/a> with further comments, questions or tips. 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