You can rent BSE Global's One Hanson Place for events while they "develop an exciting concept for the space" (and "continue reshaping the neighborhood")

Recently added to the BSE Global roster of brands is "One Hanson Place," (link) which is what they're calling the retail/events condo space in the base of the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank tower just north of the Atlantic Terminal mall, a short walk from the Barclays Center.

For now, they're renting it out for events--it's a stunning space--while they "develop an exciting concept for the space." (Maybe a market?)

It had previously been rented to the Brooklyn Flea, among other event producers. While one owner paid $18 million for the space--the equivalent of two floors--in 2018, BSE Global paid almost $10.3 million, as reported in November.

Naming rights

Screenshot from BSE Global

Note: it's the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, not Williamsburg, despite what's stated on the new web site, because the bank retained the old spelling.

And while BSE Global says it's acquired "One Hanson Place," that name has long been claimed by the condo tower above, converted from office space.

The tower was, for more than 70 years, the tallest in Brooklyn, with a signature clock.

"Reshaping the neighborhood"

From BSE Global:

BSE Global recently acquired One Hanson Place, ushering in a new era for this historic landmark. As we develop an exciting concept for the space, the venue remains open and available for your next special event. One Hanson is yet another way we continue reshaping the neighborhood, creating accessible and unforgettable experiences for all. 

While this is apparently part of the Brooklyn "ecosystem" of media, events, and hospitality, the phrase "continue reshaping the neighborhood" is a tad ironic.

After all, the Barclays Center, which BSE Global now operates, was supposed to help catalyze the larger Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park project, which remains stalled, with two blocks of a sunken railyard awaiting an expensive deck before vertical development can proceed and deliver six towers and the remaining 5.3 acres of open space.  

But ownership of the team/arena company and the rest of the project has long been severed.

The pitch

The new website states:

A Brooklyn Landmark

A Legacy New York City Building
One Hanson Place, the former Williamsburg Savings Bank, is a landmark of New York City. Its iconic four-sided clock tower stood as Brooklyn's tallest building until 2009, cementing its significance. Known for its rich materials, striking Art Deco design, and grand interiors, it sits at the bustling crossroads of Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues—steps from Barclays Center, the Apple Store, and Fort Greene Park. Today, One Hanson Place remains a central destination for locals and tourists alike.

Steps from the Brooklyn Academy of Music rather than Fort Greene Park, but, hey, I'm a quibbler.

Screenshot from One Hanson Place Events

Regarding special events, it states:

The historic banking hall at One Hanson Place seamlessly transforms into diverse experiences, from film sets and photo shoots to weddings and branded events. Its open floor plan and soaring 63-foot ceilings provide a striking backdrop, allowing for elaborate sets, large screens, and dynamic camera angles. With its largely untouched architecture, the space remains a celebrated piece of Brooklyn’s heritage, giving locals and visitors access to one of New York City's landmark buildings.