Scarce are the environments in New York where big concepts, magisterial visions, and bright ideas can thrive, at a scale to reverberate around the world.
The former HQ of the Whale Oil Company, these vast structures also once housed a torpedo assembly line. The Whale is adjacent to the Brooklyn Army Terminal and the East River in Sunset Park.
The Whale has been thoroughly re-commissioned, refreshed, and re-engineered for the visionary, the big thinker who delights in exchanging square footage for square yardage.
To call this property immense is to understate: It attracts the eye for miles. Inside, the impression of acreage continues. 12-25′ ceilings prevail, with the vaulting arches of the lobby contribute a whimsical tribute to the Whale’s theme.
Two locations within the sprawling Whale complex clearly reveal the structure’s origins as a World War II torpedo assembly factory: the incredible high-ceilinged food and beverage hall and, most important for those who battle the expressways, onsite tenant parking.
The astonishing internal space of the Whale is only matched by its panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
A ground floor collaborative space and urban cafe, providing your morning bagel, gourmet meals and specialty coffee to keep you going through your day.
For those who battle the expressways, a parking garage that provides space for tenant vehicles.
The west- and north-facing windows provide the lens through which tenants enjoy the panoramic waterfront views of Manhattan and the State of Liberty.
Units available 5,000-25,000 RSF
Floor blocks to 100,000 RSF
| Closed Offices | 8 |
| Conference Rooms | 9 |
| Work Stations | 257 |
| Pantry | 2 |
| Common Areas | 13 |
| Open Huddles | 7 |
| Total Head Count | 265 |
| Tenant Floor Count | T1 | T2 | T3 |
| Closed Offices | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| Conference Rooms | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Work Stations | 27 | 82 | 33 |
| Pantry | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Common Areas | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Open Huddles | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Total Head Count | 29 | 95 | 36 |
The Whale’s size makes it easy to customize to the needs of businesses that perhaps don’t require 400,000 SF to 465,000 RSF. Just yet.
View SpecificationsNew York City and New York State also provide various incentive programs geared towards attracting prospective commercial tenants to the area, supporting efficient energy use, and commercial development and growth.
| Program | Eligible Businesses | Benefit | Duration | Potential savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAP Relocation & Employment Program | Relocating office or industrial tenants | $3,000/ employee | 12 years | 33.6% |
| CEP Commercial Expansion Program | New, renewal or expansion office or industrial tenants | $2.50 PSF | 5 years, with 2 yr phase out | 10.0% |
| IBZ Industrial Business Zone | Relocating office or industrial tenants | $1,000/ employee | One-time | 11.2% |
| Excelsior Jobs Program | Targeted industries that provide new jobs | Varied | 10 years | NA |
| ECSP Energy Cost Savings Program | Relocating office or industrial tenants | 45% electrical & 35% nat gas costs | 12 years, with 4 yr phase out | NA |
New York City has also committed to helping support future growth within the sub-market through the Sunset Park Vision Plan which includes:
The Whale is adjacent the Brooklyn Army Terminal as well as the East River, and the size of the redevelopment augurs well for this burgeoning section of Brooklyn as a destination for the world’s largest enterprises.
| From | Transit | Car | Bicycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg (Bedford Ave.) | 50 min | 20 min | 45 min |
| Dumbo (York St.) | 35 min | 15 min | 35 min |
| Downtown Brooklyn | 25 min | 15 min | 25 min |
| Union Square | 45 min | 25 min | 50 min |
| Flatiron (23rd St. N,R) | 45 min | 25 min | 50 min |
| Grand Central Station | 50 min | 20 min | 55 min |
| Penn Station | 50 min | 25 min | 60 min |
| Herald Square | 45 min | 25 min | 60 min |
| WTC — Path | 40 min | 15 min | 40 min |
