The Hartby, a newly leased 205-unit rental development in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, transforms a once-dilapidated 19th-century Catholic college into residential units. With 54 unique floor plans, the apartments pay homage to the historical significance of the site, which served as the College of St. John the Baptist, later evolving into St. John's University. The building's architectural legacy, established by Patrick C. Keely, includes features like a study hall and lecture rooms, reflecting the educational aspirations of its original use, before succumbing to disrepair for over a decade.
The Hartby, a 205-unit rental building in Brooklyn, brings new life to a historic 19th-century college structure after standing empty for over a decade.
Originally built as the College of St. John the Baptist in 1869, the historic building has been transformed with unique apartment units, honoring its educational legacy.
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