1198 Fulton St - Basquiat's Bottle Restaurant & Bar

The transformation of the vacant retail space at 1198 Fulton St, Brooklyn, into "Basquiat's Bottle," involved renovating it into a trendy urban community hub, restaurant, and entertainment venue, revitalizing the neighborhood and becoming a popular local hangout.

1198 Fulton St (Basquiat's Bottle) - Transformation into a Community Hub

Project Overview:

Location: 1198 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Initial Property: Vacant retail space, formerly a mattress store, in shell condition.

Transformation: Renovation into a trendy urban community hub, restaurant, and entertainment venue.

Design Strategy:

Interior Renovation: Stripped interior for complete redesign.

Innovative Use of Space: "Front Porch" concept for outdoor space. Recessed front facade by 14 feet for outdoor customer area.

Value Addition:

Distinctive Entrance: Unique, inviting space on the block.

Community Engagement: Popular local hangout spot.

Business Success: Top entertainment venue in Bedford-Stuyvesant.