DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN

Unlike Any Other

Just steps from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk, 1515 Surf Modern Apartments is redefining modern coastal living in New York City. Our thoughtfully designed residences offer contemporary comfort, stunning ocean views, and a vibrant community atmosphere, all powered by geothermal energy in NYC’s first zero-carbon-ready apartment building. At 1515 Surf, sustainability meets sophistication, creating an inviting haven where city life flows seamlessly with the rhythm of the shore.

BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS

Downtown Brooklyn stands as a powerful example of urban evolution, emerging from its early roots as Lenape land and a Dutch farming village into one of New York City’s most vital civic and commercial centers. Fueled by 19th-century infrastructure like Robert Fulton’s steam ferry and the expansion of the Port of New York, the area became a hub for shipping, manufacturing, and abolitionist activity. In the decades following World War II, deliberate civic planning and rezoning efforts reshaped the landscape, ushering in cultural institutions, modern office towers, and thousands of new housing units. Today, Downtown Brooklyn is a transit-connected, mixed-use district that reflects Brooklyn’s broader growth, blending historic depth with dynamic change, and serving as a central node of culture, commerce, and connectivity.

Sea

Everything

Known for its amusement – Coney is that and so much more. Here’s just a few of the ways to experience the magic surrounding 1515 Surf:

Snag a prime spot in the sand at Luna Park

Lunch at Ruby’s Bar & Grill or Paul’s Daughter – feast on fried seafood and cold beer

The historic Riegelmann Boardwalk – and check out the New York Aquarium

A mid-day snack at two legends – Nathan’s Famous or Totonno’s

Experience a live show at The Amphitheater

Pizza and spumoni outside at the legendary L&B

Attend a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game – and take in a cotton-candy sunset

Ride the famed Cyclone roller coaster

Drinks and entertainment in Brighton Beach