What you’re looking at is the future of 253 N. 7th Street on top, and the existing building in its current state of deconstruction. The new 253 N. 7th, which also sports an address of 245 N. 8th, is the work of Michael Muroff Architect. The firm describes the new building as follows:

In industrial Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this destination building will provide concierge service, underground parking and an all-glass gym with skyline views. It relates to the adjacent loft building with its “factory” style massing and conceptual all-glass living room walls. Features include sliding “barn-style” interior doors to keep all spaces open and loft-like…

There are many new buildings going up on N. 7th and N. 8th Streets between Meeker and Bedford Avenues.