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UNLIKE ANYTHING, 300 Ashland: a new addition to Fort Greene. All the amenities and conveniences of a modern building live alongside the vibrancy and culture of classic Brooklyn. IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING. Designed by world-renowned architect Enrique Norten, 300 Ashland connects modern residences with the Fort Greene community and is centrally located at a unique intersection in the heart of the Brooklyn THE BUILDING Cultural District. It is the most intimate and sophisticated choice available when looking for a place to call home in this exciting and dynamic neighborhood. From the public plaza and cultural programming all the way up to the James Corner Field Operations-designed rooftop terrace, 300 Ashland offers an entirely unconventional yet completely familiar destination for modern living in Brooklyn. Residents enjoy a full floor of amenities including the rooftop terrace complete with a sun deck and outdoor seating, a resident lounge, and 24-hour fitness center. The building will be home to four BAM cinema theatres, a branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, and other cultural programming. Residents also enjoy access to 365 by Whole Foods and Apple, both of which are conveniently located at the base of the building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the neighborhood of Fort Greene is a vibrant community with incredible history, and both natural FORT GREENE and architectural beauty. The tree-lined streets of Fort Greene feature well-preserved 19th-century architecture, stately brownstones, and destination- worthy food, drinks, and shopping. Browse the offerings at the weekly Brooklyn Flea Market, pick up farm-fresh produce at the Fort Greene Park Greenmarket and enjoy the array of popular restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and cafés all within walking distance from your home. The 30-acre, Olmsted-designed Fort Greene Park is filled with running paths and rolling hills, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and open areas to barbecue and let your dog run around. Additionally, iconic institutions such as BAM, Barclays Center, and the Mark Morris Dance Center offer a vast array of cultural events and entertainment. Each studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartment embraces the distinctly designed building to maximum effect. Expansive ceiling-high windows with sweeping RESIDENCES views of Brooklyn fill every corner of each apartment with natural light. Every room in every unit features pre-installed solar shades, white oak hardwood floors and Corian window sills, with Caesarstone and stainless steel countertops complementing Bosch kitchen appliances. Energy Star rated appliances and LED lighting help make your home more eco-friendly. Every unit includes Grohe bathroom fixtures, washer/dryer units, in-sink garbage disposals and keyless electronic apartment entry. AMENITIES 300 Ashland offers an array of thoughtfully designed amenities to its residents. The entire 29th floor club level houses a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center overlooking the city with fitness and yoga classes, a resident lounge and game room with Wi-Fi, and a green roof terrace with a sun-deck, lounge area, table seating, and a yoga platform by James Corner Field Operations, the designers of The High Line. The modern conveniences of a 24-hour front desk concierge, resident valet and package services, keyless electronic apartment entry, bicycle storage room, stroller parking, and in-building parking garage ensure even the most minute details flow seamlessly. 300 Ashland is truly in the middle of everything with 11 subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road just steps away. A parking garage below the building with valet TRANSPORTATION service accommodates car owners with first-class service and easy access to nearby bridge entrances. Cyclists have the convenience of in-building bike storage and multiple Citi Bike docking stations right outside. At 300 Ashland, you’ll find it to be hassle-free to get wherever you want, however you want. Nearby Subways: BAM Cinemas 300 Ashland will be a home to BAM Cinemas with 4 theatres located in the building. The Brooklyn Academy CULTURAL of Music, an iconic Fort Greene institution, has been presenting cutting-edge and diverse performance arts in the neighborhood for more than a century. Notable acts PROGRAMMING include the Metropolitan Opera, Philip Glass, a three- month Paul Simon residency, the American Ballet Theater, and Mary J. Blige. Brooklyn Public Library The Brooklyn Public Library, with 60 branches across the borough, will house a new branch of the Brooklyn Public Library adjacent to the plaza of 300 Ashland for both residents as well as the greater Fort Greene community to enjoy. 651 ARTS 651 ARTS seeks to deepen awareness of and appreciation for contemporary performing arts and culture of the African Diaspora, as well as providing professional and creative opportunities for performing artists of African descent. 300 Ashland includes a 651 ARTS dance and performance studio. MoCADA The Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora Arts uses visual-arts to generate dialogue around social and political issues facing the African Diaspora, and fosters a dynamic space for the creation and continuous evolution of culture. 300 Ashland will feature exhibitions and programming from MoCADA. DESIGN PARTNERSHIPS DESIGN ARCHITECT: TEN Arquitectos Enrique Norten, founder of TEN Arquitectos, is internationally renowned for his innovative thinking and reshaping of urban buildings, such as the Mercedes House in Manhattan. Other projects include boundary-breaking hotels, performing arts spaces, university buildings, and museums including the Guggenheim Museum in Guadalajara, Mexico. ROOFTOP TERRACE DESIGN: James Corner Field Operations James Corner Field Operations is a cutting-edge urban design, landscape architecture, and public space design firm known for detail-oriented, modern contemporary spaces that explore the relationship between people and nature. Previous projects include the High Line and the South Street Seaport in Manhattan, the green renewal of Navy Pier in Chicago, and the Battersea Roof Gardens and the South Park Plaza at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. Two Trees is a family-owned Brooklyn-based real estate developer, best known for its singular role in transforming the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO from a neglected industrial waterfront to a thriving mixed-use community. Other notable projects include Domino Park, 325 Kent, Wythe Hotel, Jane’s Carousel, and Mercedes House. Two Trees believes that developers must play a fundamental role in cultivating livable streetscapes because people prosper when neighborhoods bloom..