Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper has officially topped out. 9 DeKalb, now officially known as The Brooklyn Tower, stands at 1,066 feet and comprises 93 stories. 

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Designed by SHoP Architects and developed by JDS Development Group, the tower rises adjacent to the historic 20th-century Dime Savings Bank. Its form and façade are informed by the hexagonal composition and patterning of the landmarked former bank, along with its materiality that includes bronze, steel, and marble. Ascending the building, the façade transforms into blackened stainless steel and shades of bronze and copper. Alternating panels of glazing in different sizes and materials create a fade from bronze to black as the tower moves upwards. 

The Brooklyn Tower has been under construction since 2018 and cost $750 million to develop. JDS Development Group bought the Dime Savings Bank for $95 million in 2016. As part of the project, the 115-year-old bank is being restored and integrated with the new tower through the introduction of a retail entry. Its rooftop will host residential amenities including a pool and lounge that extend around its dome. 

The tower features approximately 550 residences, with 150 available for purchase and the remainder for lease. Thirty percent of the rentals are designated as affordable housing, as well. 

“Today marks a significant milestone for Brooklyn and New York City as The Brooklyn Tower reaches its peak, continuing Brooklyn’s long history of design innovation and bold thinking,” said founder and CEO of JDS Development, Michael Stern. “We take great pride in the thoughtful work that SHoP and our JDS Construction team have done to create this unprecedented new tower, while carefully preserving the historic Brooklyn landmark.”

The Brooklyn Tower is expected to begin sales for residences in early 2022 and those for lease mid 2022, with occupancy set for later that year.

“The SHoP team is thrilled to be a part of a project that is so impactful to one of the world’s most acclaimed skylines,” said Founding Principal of SHoP Architects, Gregg Pasquarelli. “As more people look to move to Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, the detail that went into the texture and shape of the structure was critical. We wanted it to remain authentic, with that baroque, Brooklyn charm but also look crisp and modern to capture the borough’s constant state of growth and influence.”