"When the six-story brick building was completed in 1931 it was known as Harbor Heights Hall and builders and owners A & A Construction Company took out a large ad in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle that year listing the many modern amenities and all of the tradespeople involved in the construction. They lauded the neighborhood as "one of the few localities in Brooklyn that still retains suburban quiet and charm.""
"The Art Deco building was designed by architect Boris W. Dorfman with bands of horizontal and vertical brick detailing. Those brick accents pop out a bit more clearly in the circa 1940 tax photo. Dorfman designed some other exuberant examples of the modern style in the borough; other apartment buildings as well as commercial buildings. Inside, the units originally boasted concealed radiators, tiled bathrooms in "delicate colors," a mirrored door in the master bedroom and Craftex in the living room rooms."
"The front door opens into the foyer which has two closets with original hardware; one of those closets is a walk-in. An arched doorway leads to the living room which is generously sized and could fit a seating and dining area. Details include two windows, a coved ceiling, picture rails, and a wood floor. There is also room for a table and chairs in the dining nook in the kitchen."
An upper-floor one-bedroom in a six-story 1931 Art Deco building at 145 95th Street in Bay Ridge offers an eat-in kitchen, a generously sized living room, and four closets. Original building amenities included roof gardens and 24-hour doorman service. The exterior features horizontal and vertical brick banding by architect Boris W. Dorfman, and interior details include Craftex wall finish, coved ceilings, picture rails, and wood floors. The foyer contains two closets, including a walk-in. The unit sits a block from Shore Road Park and retains period elements while offering potential for modernization.
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