101 Monroe
Boutique apartments in Downtown Brooklyn, Michigan
Restoring a historic 1868 building into six new residences.
What's Coming
Apartment Renderings
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Available Units
Apartment Floor Plans
Six unique layouts ranging from cozy one-bedrooms to spacious two-bedroom homes. Click any floor plan to enlarge.
Apartment 1
Apartment 2
Apartment 3
Apartment 4
Apartment 5
Apartment 6
Floor plans are for layout reference only. Final dimensions and finishes subject to change.
Existing Conditions
The Building Today
Our Story
A Building Worth Saving
Built in 1868, 101 Monroe has anchored the corner of Brooklyn's village square for over 150 years. Through the decades, it served as a general store, professional offices, and community gathering place—witnessing the town's growth from a rural crossroads to a beloved destination in Michigan's Irish Hills.
After years of vacancy, the building is being thoughtfully restored into six distinctive apartments. Each unit will blend historic character—original brick, tall ceilings, those beautiful arched windows—with modern amenities and efficient layouts designed for comfortable, everyday living.
This isn't just a renovation. It's an opportunity to bring new life to a building that has meant something to this community for generations.
Construction
Progress Updates
Framing Underway
- Structural repairs completed on upper floors
- New framing going up for apartment layouts
- Windows on order — historic profiles, modern efficiency
Progress Photos
Bea Nestor with her family
Developer
About the Developer
I grew up in Addison, Michigan, on my family's seventh-generation crop farm—a place that gave me a deep sense of rootedness and an early appreciation for land with history, purpose, and community meaning. That upbringing shaped my love for place and my belief in the lasting impact of caring well for what's been passed down.
After high school, a restlessness to expand my horizons took me to Cornell, where I met my husband, Patrick. From there, we built a life together across New York City, Ann Arbor, Boston, and The Netherlands.
In January of 2025, we returned to Michigan, ready to put down roots. On a trip to see our new home, I spotted 101 Monroe—and it was love at first sight. What began as a spark quickly grew into a full-scale redevelopment effort, and over the past year I've been deeply immersed in every aspect of bringing the building back to life.
Professionally, my career has focused on building and scaling operations in the tech and consulting space—often in complex, fast-moving environments. I've had the opportunity to build global operations from the ground up, launching new teams and delivery centers across the U.S., Europe, India, and Mexico. That operational background shapes how I approach development today: a deep drive to get things done and keep the project moving forward, while immersing myself in the details and seeking to learn from others.
Patrick and I have three children—Jack, Lewis, and Ellen—along with our ever-cheerful black lab, Gus. When I'm not thinking about utility hookups or construction schedules, I love running, reading just about anything, and leaving my phone behind to sit, chat, and enjoy an afternoon cup of tea.
— Beatrice Nestor
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