The Paxton, 540 Fulton St.

Elevated living to the heart of Downtown Brooklyn

Rising 43 stories above the vibrant Fulton Street corridor, The Paxton pairs modern luxurious residences with retail at its base. Residents enjoy lifestyle-driven amenities, from a fitness center and yoga studio to indoor lounges and landscaped rooftop terraces with sweeping city views. The interiors are articulated with a rich palette of brass, walnut, plaster, and varied natural stones. These finishes are carefully composed to highlight contrast and texture, balancing warmth with refinement and creating a sense of permanence and hospitality throughout the spaces.

© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.
© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
The mailroom plays with contrasting finishes and layered lighting, transforming a functional space into a welcoming experience.
The package room is suspended from a metallic blackened structure over the mailroom and connects to it through and open glass stair.
© Ashok Sinha
Warm oak walls and large exterior windows establish a tranquil atmosphere for exercise.
© Ashok Sinha
© Marvel
The circulation between the resident and the party lounge flanks the amenity terrace, and floor to ceiling windows provide a broad connection to the exterior.
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.

An elevated terrace offers a vibrant outdoor escape, with lush planters, shaded seating, and space for residents to relax, gather, or enjoy open-air dining.

Floor 9. © Marvel
© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
A terrace designed for entertaining, with outdoor kitchens and dining set against the city skyline.
© Ashok Sinha

Architecturally, the setback mass of the tower is divided into two groupings of six floors and between them the office spaces access outdoor terraces at the 4th floor and the 12th floor.

© Marvel
© Ashok Sinha
Glassy storefronts and a distinct metal canopy mark the entry to The Paxton, activating the streetscape and welcoming visitors from the busy Fulton Street corridor.

Elevated living to the heart of Downtown Brooklyn

Rising 43 stories above the vibrant Fulton Street corridor, The Paxton pairs modern luxurious residences with retail at its base. Residents enjoy lifestyle-driven amenities, from a fitness center and yoga studio to indoor lounges and landscaped rooftop terraces with sweeping city views. The interiors are articulated with a rich palette of brass, walnut, plaster, and varied natural stones. These finishes are carefully composed to highlight contrast and texture, balancing warmth with refinement and creating a sense of permanence and hospitality throughout the spaces.

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© Ashok Sinha
The mailroom plays with contrasting finishes and layered lighting, transforming a functional space into a welcoming experience.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N32 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The package room is suspended from a metallic blackened structure over the mailroom and connects to it through and open glass stair.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N33 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N44 medium
© Ashok Sinha
A stone cladded double-sided fireplace separates the resident lounge from the party lounge.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N34 medium
© Ashok Sinha
Warm oak walls and large exterior windows establish a tranquil atmosphere for exercise.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N47 medium
© Ashok Sinha

An elevated terrace offers a vibrant outdoor escape, with lush planters, shaded seating, and space for residents to relax, gather, or enjoy open-air dining.

1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N48 medium
© Ashok Sinha
A terrace designed for entertaining, with outdoor kitchens and dining set against the city skyline.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton N30 diagram extended
© Marvel
Architecturally, the setback mass of the tower is divided into two groupings of six floors and between them the office spaces access outdoor terraces at the 4th floor and the 12th floor.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N42 medium
© Ashok Sinha
Glassy storefronts and a distinct metal canopy mark the entry to The Paxton, activating the streetscape and welcoming visitors from the busy Fulton Street corridor.

The Paxton, 540 Fulton St.

Elevated living to the heart of Downtown Brooklyn

Rising 43 stories above the vibrant Fulton Street corridor, The Paxton pairs modern luxurious residences with retail at its base. Residents enjoy lifestyle-driven amenities, from a fitness center and yoga studio to indoor lounges and landscaped rooftop terraces with sweeping city views. The interiors are articulated with a rich palette of brass, walnut, plaster, and varied natural stones. These finishes are carefully composed to highlight contrast and texture, balancing warmth with refinement and creating a sense of permanence and hospitality throughout the spaces.

© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.
© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
The mailroom plays with contrasting finishes and layered lighting, transforming a functional space into a welcoming experience.
The package room is suspended from a metallic blackened structure over the mailroom and connects to it through and open glass stair.
© Ashok Sinha
Warm oak walls and large exterior windows establish a tranquil atmosphere for exercise.
© Ashok Sinha
© Marvel
The circulation between the resident and the party lounge flanks the amenity terrace, and floor to ceiling windows provide a broad connection to the exterior.
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.

An elevated terrace offers a vibrant outdoor escape, with lush planters, shaded seating, and space for residents to relax, gather, or enjoy open-air dining.

Floor 9. © Marvel
© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
A terrace designed for entertaining, with outdoor kitchens and dining set against the city skyline.
© Ashok Sinha

Architecturally, the setback mass of the tower is divided into two groupings of six floors and between them the office spaces access outdoor terraces at the 4th floor and the 12th floor.

© Marvel
© Ashok Sinha
Glassy storefronts and a distinct metal canopy mark the entry to The Paxton, activating the streetscape and welcoming visitors from the busy Fulton Street corridor.

Elevated living to the heart of Downtown Brooklyn

Rising 43 stories above the vibrant Fulton Street corridor, The Paxton pairs modern luxurious residences with retail at its base. Residents enjoy lifestyle-driven amenities, from a fitness center and yoga studio to indoor lounges and landscaped rooftop terraces with sweeping city views. The interiors are articulated with a rich palette of brass, walnut, plaster, and varied natural stones. These finishes are carefully composed to highlight contrast and texture, balancing warmth with refinement and creating a sense of permanence and hospitality throughout the spaces.

1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N46 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The mailroom plays with contrasting finishes and layered lighting, transforming a functional space into a welcoming experience.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N32 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The package room is suspended from a metallic blackened structure over the mailroom and connects to it through and open glass stair.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N33 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N44 medium
© Ashok Sinha
A stone cladded double-sided fireplace separates the resident lounge from the party lounge.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N34 medium
© Ashok Sinha
Warm oak walls and large exterior windows establish a tranquil atmosphere for exercise.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N47 medium
© Ashok Sinha

An elevated terrace offers a vibrant outdoor escape, with lush planters, shaded seating, and space for residents to relax, gather, or enjoy open-air dining.

1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N48 medium
© Ashok Sinha
A terrace designed for entertaining, with outdoor kitchens and dining set against the city skyline.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton N30 diagram extended
© Marvel
Architecturally, the setback mass of the tower is divided into two groupings of six floors and between them the office spaces access outdoor terraces at the 4th floor and the 12th floor.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N42 medium
© Ashok Sinha
Glassy storefronts and a distinct metal canopy mark the entry to The Paxton, activating the streetscape and welcoming visitors from the busy Fulton Street corridor.

The Paxton, 540 Fulton St.

Elevated living to the heart of Downtown Brooklyn

Rising 43 stories above the vibrant Fulton Street corridor, The Paxton pairs modern luxurious residences with retail at its base. Residents enjoy lifestyle-driven amenities, from a fitness center and yoga studio to indoor lounges and landscaped rooftop terraces with sweeping city views. The interiors are articulated with a rich palette of brass, walnut, plaster, and varied natural stones. These finishes are carefully composed to highlight contrast and texture, balancing warmth with refinement and creating a sense of permanence and hospitality throughout the spaces.

© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.
© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
The mailroom plays with contrasting finishes and layered lighting, transforming a functional space into a welcoming experience.
The package room is suspended from a metallic blackened structure over the mailroom and connects to it through and open glass stair.
© Ashok Sinha
Warm oak walls and large exterior windows establish a tranquil atmosphere for exercise.
© Ashok Sinha
© Marvel
The circulation between the resident and the party lounge flanks the amenity terrace, and floor to ceiling windows provide a broad connection to the exterior.
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.

An elevated terrace offers a vibrant outdoor escape, with lush planters, shaded seating, and space for residents to relax, gather, or enjoy open-air dining.

Floor 9. © Marvel
© Ashok Sinha
© Ashok Sinha
A terrace designed for entertaining, with outdoor kitchens and dining set against the city skyline.
© Ashok Sinha

Architecturally, the setback mass of the tower is divided into two groupings of six floors and between them the office spaces access outdoor terraces at the 4th floor and the 12th floor.

© Marvel
© Ashok Sinha
Glassy storefronts and a distinct metal canopy mark the entry to The Paxton, activating the streetscape and welcoming visitors from the busy Fulton Street corridor.

Elevated living to the heart of Downtown Brooklyn

Rising 43 stories above the vibrant Fulton Street corridor, The Paxton pairs modern luxurious residences with retail at its base. Residents enjoy lifestyle-driven amenities, from a fitness center and yoga studio to indoor lounges and landscaped rooftop terraces with sweeping city views. The interiors are articulated with a rich palette of brass, walnut, plaster, and varied natural stones. These finishes are carefully composed to highlight contrast and texture, balancing warmth with refinement and creating a sense of permanence and hospitality throughout the spaces.

1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N46 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The mailroom plays with contrasting finishes and layered lighting, transforming a functional space into a welcoming experience.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N32 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The package room is suspended from a metallic blackened structure over the mailroom and connects to it through and open glass stair.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N33 medium
© Ashok Sinha
The warm wood, marble finishes, and communal seating in the resident lounge create a welcoming setting for everyday gatherings, working or relaxing.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N44 medium
© Ashok Sinha
A stone cladded double-sided fireplace separates the resident lounge from the party lounge.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N34 medium
© Ashok Sinha
Warm oak walls and large exterior windows establish a tranquil atmosphere for exercise.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N47 medium
© Ashok Sinha

An elevated terrace offers a vibrant outdoor escape, with lush planters, shaded seating, and space for residents to relax, gather, or enjoy open-air dining.

1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N48 medium
© Ashok Sinha
A terrace designed for entertaining, with outdoor kitchens and dining set against the city skyline.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton N30 diagram extended
© Marvel
Architecturally, the setback mass of the tower is divided into two groupings of six floors and between them the office spaces access outdoor terraces at the 4th floor and the 12th floor.
1518 The Paxton 540 Fulton Ashok Sinha N42 medium
© Ashok Sinha
Glassy storefronts and a distinct metal canopy mark the entry to The Paxton, activating the streetscape and welcoming visitors from the busy Fulton Street corridor.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Client

540 Fulton Associates

Typology

Size

368,000 SF

Design Team

Jonathan Marvel, Dennis Vermeulen, Manche Mitchell, Diego Varas, Guillermo Gonzalez

Consultants

WSP (Structural and MEP), Langan (Geotech Civil), Lighting Workshop (Lighting), Eremos (Acoustical), Seta (Envelope), Thomas Murphy (IT-SEC), Gym Source (Gym Consultant), 2147 (Code-Design), Goldman Harris (Legal), RSA (Specification), Lifang (Renderer), JHI (Elevator), Pavlak (CM), Sam Schwartz (Traffic), MNS (Real Estate), University of Western Ontario (Wind Tunnel), Tractel (Building Maintenance), Allegion (Door Hardware), Devon Neary & Alexander Kleppin (HPD), Miles Fisher (Fire Alarm), Con Ed, Fehringer (Survey), NYCLS (Survey), Joseph dePoorter (Low Voltage)