A modern, multi-story brick apartment building on a city corner, with large windows and balconies. People walk and ride bikes along the crosswalk, and cars are parked on the street under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A modern brick apartment building with large windows and cars parked in front. The facade features a pattern of alternating solid and open brickwork. One person walks on the sidewalk below the building. A person sits at a dark reception desk in a hallway with wood-paneled walls, patterned flooring, large round ceiling lights, and shelves in the background. A curved red chair is placed by the shelves. A colorful, modern playroom with patterned bean bags, a black rocking horse, toy vehicles, circular ceiling panels, animal-themed wall art, and large grid windows letting in natural light. Two cozy reading nooks with rust-colored cushions and pillows flank a wooden bookshelf holding toys, books, and stuffed animals. Plush round pillows sit on the carpeted floor in front of the nooks. Two wooden dining booths with patterned cushions are separated by a central wall. Each booth has a small table, abstract art on the wall, and a round pendant light hanging above. The floor is patterned and the ceiling has wooden beams. Modern gym with treadmills and exercise machines in front of large windows and wall mirrors, featuring gray tiled flooring, wood-paneled ceiling, and warm ceiling lights. A modern living room with large windows, green velvet sofa, two matching armchairs, a wooden coffee table, dining area with chairs, indoor plants, and cityscape views in the background. A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets and island, black bar stools, gold faucet, marble backsplash, pendant lights, and a large framed artwork on the wall. A bowl of green apples and a vase of greenery sit on the island. A hallway leads to a modern home office with a wooden chair, desk, plant, cowhide rug, and abstract art on the wall. The space is well-lit and features wood flooring and neutral walls. Modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, glass divider, black and beige tiles, brass fixtures, a wooden vanity with gold handles, rectangular mirror, and toiletries on the counter and a recessed shower shelf. A modern building facade features layered brickwork with a decorative, slatted brick design above the entrance. A gray Mazda car is parked at the curb in front of large glass doors and windows.

The Sixth | 127 Kent Avenue

Project Type

Multi-FamilyInteriors

Completion

2026

Location

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Client

Prospect Development

An architectural presence anchors North 6th Street, where The Sixth introduces a contemporary residential building informed by both European urban traditions and Williamsburg’s industrial past. Located at the intersection of Kent Avenue and North 6th Street, the building is conceived as a durable addition to the neighborhood’s evolving waterfront edge. Its architecture reinterprets elements of Williamsburg’s industrial lineage through a composed façade, carefully considered proportions, and a material palette that emphasizes texture, craft, and longevity.

Inside, the residences are organized around clear planning, access to natural light, and a restrained selection of materials. The interior architecture focuses on durability and clarity rather than overt expression, creating spaces intended to support everyday living over time.

Positioned near Domino Park and the East River waterfront, The Sixth sits within the active urban fabric of North Williamsburg while offering a quieter residential environment connected to the neighborhood’s public spaces and cultural life.

COLLABORATORS
ABS Engineering – MEP; set-ny – Structural; Key Civil Engineering – Civil Engineering; Frank Seta & Associates – Facade Consultant; Houghton – Acoustics; Iros Elevator Design Services – Vertical Transportation; William Vitacco Associates – Code Consultant; Target Construction/Prestige – Construction Manager

Photos by Michelle Rose Studio; Renderings By Cortez Groupe

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