2025 | Professional

NY Architectural Design Awards Silver Winner Winner

698 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn

Entrant Company

Kutnicki Bernstein Architects

Category

Residential Architecture - Multi-Family and Apartment Buildings

Client's Name

Izzy Rosenblum, Ranco Capital

Country / Region

United States

698 Empire is an eight-story residential building situated in the energetic East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. It offers a range of units from studios to two-bedroom apartments. It is designed to support an active lifestyle with a ground-floor gym and easy access to nearby institutions like SUNY Downstate and Kingsbrook Medical Center. Just southeast of Prospect Park, East Flatbush provides a quieter residential atmosphere, while still being conveniently located near the 2 and 5 trains. With its proximity to key community landmarks and the Kingston Avenue subway station, 698 Empire integrates comfort with accessibility in this diverse Brooklyn setting.

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