Acacia, located at 1560 Fulton St. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is raising the bar for green living. The rental building is striving for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification and housing one of the neighborhood's first on-site cogeneration plants. With 105 rental residences, the nine-story development will offer high-efficiency technology that will reduce Acacia's carbon footprint, while helping residents lower their energy consumption and costs. BRP Companies is the developer and MNS is the exclusive leasing and marketing firm for the project.
Offering a mix of one to three-bedroom homes ranging in size from 664 s/f to 1,177 s/f, many of the units feature private balconies and terraces.
"In addition to offering luxury rentals, Acacia is bringing a new type of environmentally-friendly living to Bed-Stuy," said Andrew Barrocas, CEO of MNS. "We expect the building's green design to attract the attention of prospective renters who are looking for a home that is on the cutting edge of eco-living and located in an ever-changing neighborhood."
Green features at Acacia include: 100% fresh filtered air in corridors, programmable thermostats in individual rooms, Energy Star appliances, water-conserving fixtures in all kitchens and bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling Low-E windows and energy-efficient lighting. Acacia was also constructed using recycled and regional matters.
Homes feature high ceilings, in-home washer/dryer systems and hardwood floors throughout. Kitchens are complete with granite countertops, custom cabinetry and Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms feature dual flush toilets and select master bathrooms include deep soaking tubs.
Building amenities include a part-time doorman, a furnished outdoor terrace with lounge and dining areas, landscaped courtyard and a children's play room. In addition, residents will have access to a common recreation room complete with kitchenette, available for private parties. On-site parking and bicycle storage is also available for rent.
Located at 1560 Fulton St, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Acacia is just a short distance from Lewis Avenue's many specialty boutiques and cafes along with the open-air Fulton St. retail strip for other shopping needs. Tags: