Gowanus Tower Construction Has Begun at 175 Third Street
The 27-story project will bring 1,000 new apartments to Brooklyn, including 250 designated affordable units.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Commercial
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Developers have broken ground on a massive 1-million-square-foot tower at 175 Third Street in Brooklyn. The new building is a central component of the Gowanus Wharf development and includes 1,000 total apartments.
Why it matters
The project follows the 2021 neighborhood rezoning and aims to address housing needs by adding 250 affordable units to the Gowanus area. It also introduces public amenities like a waterfront esplanade and creative space for local artists.
The new 27-story tower covers over 1 million square feet and features 1,000 apartments. This construction follows the 2021 Gowanus neighborhood rezoning.
The players
Gowanus Wharf
A large-scale development project designed to transform the waterfront area following recent city-led zoning initiatives.
The details
The building features a unique design with stacked concrete volumes organized in a horseshoe formation. Beyond residential space, the ground floor is planned to house retail storefronts and dedicated areas for local artists to utilize.
Timeline
2021: The Gowanus neighborhood underwent an official rezoning process.
October 9, 2026: Developers officially broke ground on the 175 Third Street site.
The Home Front
This project directly implements the housing density goals established by the 2021 Gowanus neighborhood rezoning. It marks a significant shift in the area from industrial use to a mixed-use residential waterfront district.
Residents living near the site at 175 Third Street should anticipate ongoing construction activity in the neighborhood as the 27-story tower rises. Those interested in the 250 affordable units should monitor city housing portals for future eligibility and application announcements.
The takeaway
The transformation of Gowanus continues with this new 1,000-unit high-rise project. If you are seeking affordable housing in the area, continue to check the city's housing lottery resources for updates on when these 250 specific units will open for applications.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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