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DUMBO's Sweeney Building sells 70% of its condo lofts. (Residential).


Seventy percent of the residential condominiums in the luxurious Sweeney Building in Dumbo Dumbo

little elephant’s huge ears take him up and away. [Am. Cinema: Dumbo in Disney Films, 49–53]

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, Brooklyn, have been sold, Two Trees Management recently announced. Of those homes, only one of the six rooftop cabanas remained on the market, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 executive sales director Toby Klein. Since completion in April, 40 families have moved into the building.

The Sweeney Building, located at 30 Main Street in DUMBO (the 24/7 landmark waterfront district named for its location "Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass"), is the first opportunity to own newly converted luxury loft apartments in the neighborhood in five years.

The twelve-story turn of the century factory building has eighty-seven finished lofts.

"The private rooftop cabanas, known as the 'tar beach cabanas,' are a truly unique feature of the buildings," said David Walentas, the developer of The Sweeney Building. Just one of the individual cabanas -- a 500 SF rooftop space with running water and electricity --remains available for sale at $175,000. Views from many of the lofts and all of the rooftop cabanas overlook the five boroughs of New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
 and the major waterways, including New York Harbor New York Harbor, a geographic term, refers collectively to the rivers, bays, and tidal estuaries near the mouth of the Hudson River in the vicinity of New York City. This is sometimes construed in the sense "the Ports of New York and New Jersey". , the East and Hudson Rivers and both the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges.

Only one of the penthouses a 2,299 SF loft with an interior staircase leading to a private cabana with an additional 1,128 SF of outdoor' private space and panoramic views, is still for sale.

"Our price for this unit is $1.720 million," said Klein. "There are 27 other lofts at various price ranges still available. Sales are very strong and all units have been sold' for our asking price. Buyers love the large loft spaces and luxurious finishes."

Amenities offered include 11-ft. ceilings, oversized o·ver·size  
n.
1. A size that is larger than usual.

2. An oversize article or object.

adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized
Larger in size than usual or necessary.
 windows, and kitchens outfitted with custom shaker style wood cabinets with smoked glass door pantries, marble and brushed stainless steel stainless steel: see steel.
stainless steel

Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat.
 countertops and high-end stainless steel appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Bosch, Broan and Franke. Master bathrooms feature mosaic marble tile floors, extra large whirlpool tubs and double sink marble vanity tops. Fully outfitted laundry rooms are found in all of the units.

The location of The Sweeney Building in exhilarating DUMBO is part of the building's appeal. Art galleries and restaurants abound on the charming cobblestone streets and Jacques Tones, the world-famous chocolatier choc·o·la·tier  
n.
1. One who makes or sells chocolate.

2. A place where chocolate is made or sold.



[French, from chocolat, chocolate, from Spanish chocolate
, both makes and sells his chocolates from his DUMBO storefront.

Two Trees Management Co. LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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, a Brooklyn developer, owns most of the Brooklyn neighborhood, of DUMBO
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Date:Jun 25, 2003
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