Tankhouse breaks ground on 158-unit tower at 450 Union St
The 20-story building along the Gowanus Canal includes a 5,700-square-foot public esplanade and artist studios, with leasing set to start in early 2027.
By Carolina Wood ·
A 20-story rental tower has broken ground at 450 Union St in Brooklyn. The structure is rising above street level after construction began in September. The project, known as Anagram Gowanus, will contain 158 apartments. It sits directly on the Gowanus Canal.
Tankhouse is developing the site in partnership with Global Holdings and MacArthur Holdings. SO-IL and Magnusson Architecture and Planning designed the building. The architects rotated the floor plates to improve canal views. The exterior features beige cladding, operable windows, and private terraces.
At least 20% of the units will be designated as affordable housing. The design includes Juliet balconies and upper-floor setbacks. Residents will have access to a fitness center, children's playroom, and rooftop lounge with grills. A communal dining room and co-working lounge are also planned.
The development creates new public space along the water. A 5,700-square-foot esplanade will provide direct waterfront access in an area where such space is currently limited. The building will also house about 22,000 square feet of commercial, retail, and community space. Six studios are reserved for Arts Gowanus and other local artists.
The project follows the 2021 rezoning of the Gowanus neighborhood. That change spurred a wave of new residential construction. Union Street and Carroll Street subway stations are located nearby. Leasing for the apartments is expected to begin in early 2027. Completion is scheduled for spring 2027. Rental prices have not been released.
The construction site is active. The tower is currently rising above ground level. No further details on unit pricing or specific leasing dates have been provided by the developers. The mix of housing and public amenities is intended to serve the wider neighborhood.
