Union Channel Housing Project Gowanus Brooklyn, NYC homes building design, New York City real estate photos

Union Channel Housing, Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY

January 7, 2026

Architects: Fogarty Finger

Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York City, NY, United States of America

photo © Alexander Severin

Photos by Alexander Severin and David Mitchell

Union Channel Housing, Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York City

Adjacent to downtown Brooklyn, Union Channel stands as a compelling example of next-generation urban housing—positioned at the intersection of design excellence, resilience, and real-estate performance. Designed by Fogarty Finger for Charney Companies and Tavros Capital, the 240,000-square-foot, ground-up development comprises 224 residences and demonstrates how affordability, architectural character, and long-term adaptability can coexist within a single development model.

photo © Alexander Severin

Union Channel’s dynamic façade—composed of glass, exposed concrete, and metal panels—embraces the neighborhood’s industrial context, while undulating bay windows establish a 21st-century landmark that animates the street edge. Inside, a palette of natural materials, including white oak, travertine, and terrazzo, delivers durability, craft and warmth.

photo © David Mitchell

The project’s mission centers on mixed-income housing: one quarter of the 224 residences are designated as affordable, and all residents share amenities and the same high-quality design standards. A high proportion of two- and three-bedroom units allows residents to remain in place as their families grow.

photo © David Mitchell

A comprehensive amenity program—including fitness facilities, co-working spaces, and a rooftop terrace with pool—supports an active, community-oriented lifestyle. The owners sought to build on the success of previous residential projects in emerging markets while creating a luxury building that reflects the area’s industrial lineage and evolving identity.

photo © David Mitchell

“We approached Union Channel as an urban prototype, one that aligns affordability, resilience, and character. By drawing from Gowanus’s industrial DNA while designing for long-term adaptability, the project reinforces the idea that good housing can also function as civic infrastructure.

photos © Alexander Severin

From its expressive concrete structure to its flood-mitigating ground plane, the project seeks to contribute to the neighborhood’s evolution with a widened sidewalk to enhance pedestrian circulation, active retail storefronts and vital green space while also resonating with area residents,” Chris Fogarty, co-founder and partner, Fogarty Finger.

photo © Alexander Severin