2 Northside Piers

2 Northside Piers is one half of a massive condominium complex situated on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. The other half is 1 Northside Piers. The buildings, built by Toll Brothers Inc. in 2008, were designed by architects at the FX Collaborative.

The towers stretch about 30 stories high and have a total of 450 units. Residents at the top may enjoy panoramic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the East River, and Queens. And homes range in size from studios, 1,  2, and 3 bedrooms to townhouse and luxurious penthouses.

The Northside Piers boast a long list of amenities, including fitness centers, massage/yoga rooms, a heated indoor pool, hot tub and saunas. 24/7 doormen, a live-in super and concierge services attend to residents. Other offerings include children’s playrooms, on-site valet and parking garage, refrigerated grocery storage, screening rooms, a roofdeck and lounges.

In a way, The Northside Piers are emblematic of “New Brooklyn.” What once was a neighborhood defined by social ills of the 1960s, and as an inexpensive enclave for artists in the 1990s, is now a pricey gentrified community.

Northside residents can shop at Whole Foods, which is an eight-minute stroll away, or take fitness classes at the local Equinox. The scenic, 5-acre Domino Park — built on the site of the former Domino Sugar Refinery — provides residents with another green space to either go for a run, grab a cocktail, walk their dog, or play volleyball and bocce.

In fact, the Piers get their name from the massive 400 foot pier and waterfront esplanade located just outside their entrance. It provides access to the East River Ferry, a large outdoor park and soccer field, in addition to a vibrant nightlife (i.e. restaurants, bars and galleries).

And, for those who’d like to zip across the river to Manhattan, there’s always the nearby L train.