50 Kent

1.89 acres

Eastern half of the block of Kent Ave, North 11th Street, North 12th Street and the East River; bounded on the west by the CitiStorage site.

Status: Completed. Funding to design and build this section of the park was budgeted in 2017. In 2018 the design (created by Stantec) was approved, and construction commenced in April 2021. Opened to the public in April of 2022. It contains a grassy hill overlook with river/skyline views, large areas of planted trees and native plant species and shrubs, a plethora of seating, and a water spray area.

History: Land acquired by New York City in 2007. Occupied by the Williamsburgh Gas Light Company starting in the 1850s. This portion of the gas works housed the large gasometers (storage tanks) for Williamsbugh Gas Light’s manufactured gas (coal tar gasification) operations. Prior to acquisition by the City, the property was leased to NYC Department of Sanitation for use as a truck depot. In 2016 the property was remediated by National Grid (the successor firm to Williamsburgh Gas Light Co.).