(Photo from the 70 Washington website)

A NY Daily News article pointed out that a rooftop cabana sold for $325,000 recently at 70 Washington street. (This reminds me of the NY Times article from a few weeks back on Manhattan parking spaces going for $225,000.) There are a total of 22 cabana’s (which include access to water, gas, and electricity) that range between 300 sq ft to 579 sq ft. The most common cabana size is 571 sq ft that was offered by the sponsor at $200,000 when units went on the market in 2005 and raised to $225,000 by 2006. “The most recent sale price was at least 30% higher than initial cabana prices.” With prices rising so quickly, will more cabana owners sell for a quick $100,000 profit?

{Cabana craze hits the roof, 31July2007, NY Daily News}
{Cabana Prices at 70 Washington Up 30 Percent, Brownstoner}

Where is Clumber Corner? Dog owners are probably familiar with this place. The answer is after the jump below.
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 Photo courtesy of Neighborhoodies

A few Dumbo retail news:

1. 20 Jay Street: According to neighborhoodies.com, they’re planning a retail store on 20 Jay Street: “Our newest store opens June 1st on Jay Street in Brooklyn! As you can see we already took out a former concrete wall on the exterior and fit it with another glass front. … Notice too the progress in clearing the interior. …We’ll keep adding photos as work progresses…” Neighborhoodies is headquartered in Dumbo on 45 Main Street.
2. 14 Jay Street: Aswoon/Susan Woods (www.aswoon.com) is going to be opening a store/showroom at the corner of Jay & John Streets at 14 Jay Street.
3. 20 Jay Street: A doggy day care will open on Plymouth Street in 20 Jay Street building. All dog owners in the neighborhood will have a place for their dogs to be pampered.
4. 67 Washington Street: The Two Trees Real Estate office and their new website, twotreesre.com is open for business. Previously reported on March 29 here on DumboNYC.
5. 70 Washington Street: There’s some activity on the retail level in this building on the Front Street side across the street from Bo Concepts. Drywall has been put in and the space is being cleared out. No word yet on what this will become. Stay tuned…

 American Cancer Society, Brooklyn Region Office, 31 Washington Street, 4/2007 (Photo by DumboNYC)

The photo taken from Washington Street at Front Street in Dumbo Brooklyn is one of the most photogenic and the most often shot taken by photographers who visit the area. I’ve seen (and taken) so many versions of these photos, but every one is unique in their own way. Below are three very distinct and among our favorite photos taken by different photographers:

 ”Under The Bridge”, Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of Sergei.y)

 ”Dumbo”, Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of theronin)

 ”Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO”, Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of With_L0ve)

 
70 Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn, 12/2006

Previously:
{New 70 Washington Street Website}
{Helen Brough’s “Emulated Flora” at 70 Washington St.}

 Dumbo, corner of Washington and Front Street August, 06 (Photo by DumboNYC)

[DumboNYC.com is on vacation for the holidays. In the meantime, take a look at some photos of Dumbo Brooklyn, read the Dumbo top 10 recap of 2006, or submit a story or event about Dumbo. Have a happy holidays!]

Previously reported on DumboNYC.com, the Zoe store at 70 Washington Street opened this past week, (a few weeks later than the Nov 1 opening date, but in time for the holiday shopping). Previous commenters weren’t sure if Dumbo residents are able to afford things at Zoe, but time will tell.

Aside from designers listed on Zoe’s website, there are other additional designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Ella Moss, C&C, Miu Miu, J Brand Denim, Jimmy Choo shoes, Burberry shoes, Nice Collective (men), and many others. Has anyone else had a chance to visit Zoe?

{Stores: Zoe to Open on November 1st, DumboNYC.com}
{www.shopzoeonline.com}

[UPDATE: As of 11/24/06, the Zoe store is now open. See this post here for an update and pics.]

Zoe (shopzoeonline.com), an upscale women’s and men’s clothing store selling brands from Lacoste to Marc Jacobs, Prada Sport to Juicy Couture, and Miu Miu to Burberry is going into the space in 70 Washington Street in Dumbo Brooklyn next to the lobby. Construction in the space has been pretty active lately and the plans are to open on November 1, 2006.

  Finishing up the interior, 10/20/06

According to a Crain’s article this past May, Zoe founder Lisa Brock signed a 10 year lease for 3,500 square feet for $40 per square foot.

Zoë DUMBO
70 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
OPENING NOV. 1ST!
718.237.4002

{shopzoeonline.com}

[Update: Bridge Apothecary will be located on the retail level of J Condo. See more here.]

  Merz Apothecary, Chicago, IL (photo thanks to pjchmiel)

Pdhyman.com first mentioned that Two Trees was looking to bring a “high end apothecary” to the space in the 70 Washington building on the corner of Washington Street and Front Street. I was excited about this news, but my sources tell me that the deal for the drug store fell through last week. Two Trees Management’s requirement for a drug store is a unique non-chain pharmacy. Duane Reade or CVS is too large a chain.

A Kiehl’s or a Bigelow Chemists would be nice, but they don’t have a pharmacist in the store. I’ve heard of some cool pharmacists such as Church Apothecary in San Francisco (below photo), Johnson Drug in Waltham, MA, or Merz Apothecary in Chicago (above photo). Anyone know of any other drug stores or pharmacies to bring to the area? If you have any ideas, let them know.

By the way, I don’t work for Two Trees or any real estate related company. I’m a curious Dumbo resident and would like to see a pharmacist in the area so I don’t have to walk to Brooklyn Heights if I need to get some cold medicine or other drugs.

  Church Apothecary, San Francisco, SF (photo thanks to a_minor_thread

  Bigelow Chemists (photo thanks to pijus)