Greenpoint

Old School Ambiance Meets Contemporary Hipster
Due to Greenpoint's strong Polish community, the neighborhood is often referred to as "Little Poland". The delicious Polish delis, bakeries, and restaurants share the streets with new, trendy eateries, coffee shops, and bars. Post-industrial buildings have been converted into galleries and artist studios. Some, like the Greenpoint Gallery or Calico Brooklyn, are open to the public. Rooftop lounges, the Transmitter Park, and the East River waterfront offer spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, and the green spaces are great for morning jogs and weekend picnics as well.

To add to the hipster appeal, many of Greenpoint's residential buildings are renovated warehouses and lofts. You will also find some traditional walkups and newer condos in the area. Hidden gems, from fashion and world cuisine to art and music spaces, are on every corner of this historic and charming neighborhood.
What Greenpoint Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
8.0
social
8.0
management
7.0
safety
8.4
Median rents in Greenpoint
Studio
$
2,600
1 Bedroom
$
3,450
2 Bedroom
$
4,500

Living in
Greenpoint

Hipster
Younger Crowd
Polish Community
Great Restaurants and Bars
Parks
Safe
Not Many Students
Post-Industrial
Greenpoint — 8.7/10 Rating (based on 12 neighborhood reviews)
North Williamsburg is incredibly safe. The area is also very hip as well. It is only a 7-minute walk to the L train at Bedford Ave which connects to all train lines. It is also a 2-minute ride into Manhattan.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
34 Berry
On border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Young neighborhood, close to public transit; lots of great restaurants and bars.
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6
/10
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593 Meeker Ave
Williamsburg has everything, except for many NYU students. I love the separation of school and life.
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10
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132 North 5th St
I love Williamsburg. Great neighborhood feel and it's just a short subway ride back into the city.
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9
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The Driggs
Our apartment is under the BQE, which is sort of lame, but there are definitely always tradeoffs in a NY apartment. We have tons of space, and easy access to the L train which goes directly into Manhattan. Williamsburg is popular with students, the under 30 set, bargoers and hipsters.
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9
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59 Herbert St
Easy access to the L train to Manhattan, some bars and restaurants, close to busier areas like Williamsburg.
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8
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Forty2East
Tons of bars and restaurants close by. Decent access to the G and L is a short walk. Neighborhood is as active or quiet as you want it to be.
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8
/10
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280 Driggs Avenue APT 1B
Williamsburg has great restaurants and bars, and is very convenient to many places in Manhattan that are off the L. The L has become much more reliable over the past few years, but be aware that service may be suspended for an extended period of time because of Sandy repairs, I starting in late 2017 or 2018. Google it for updated info before renting in Wburg.
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9
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The Driggs
Greenpoint is a calm but fun and family-friendly neighborhood. There's something here for everyone!
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10
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The Greenpoint
Safe area, lots of bars and restaurants. Close to a large park and the G and L (kinda) trains.
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7
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280 Driggs Avenue
Amazing bars and restaurants, parks, sunlight, and lively atmosphere. My favorite neighborhood in the city. It was so nice to have a different home away from Fordham (though Fordham is great too!)
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10
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551 Graham Ave
Great neighborhood with all the best food
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8
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Neighborhood Rating
The Driggs North


Getting to Know
Greenpoint

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Newtown Creek to East River
North to South Boundaries: Newtown Creek to Metropolitan Ave
dining
Acapulco
Krolewskie Jadlo
Nina’s
Sea
grocery
Key Food
Whole Foods Market
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
fitness
Alchemy Holistics
Chalk Gyms
CrossFit Outbreak
Lucent Yoga
parks
Jaime Campiz Playground
McCarren Park
Newtown Creek Nature Walk
Transmitter Park
coffee
Lion’s Milk
Old Poland Bakery
Sweet Fox Cafe
Variety
bus
B24 (bus)
B32 (bus)
B43 (bus)
rail
L (metro)
parking
Quik Park 184 Management
Sherman North 12 Parking LLC
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Greenpoint includes zip codes 11211 and 11222
Rent vs Own
73
% of Greenpoint residents are renters
Driving to Work
13
% of Greenpoint residents drive to work
New Construction
11
% of housing units in Greenpoint have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
84
%
<20 units
9
%
20-49 units
7
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
15
%
18 - 34
41
%
35 - 54
26
%
55+
18
%
Unit Mix
6
%
Studio
36
%
1 Bed
42
%
2 Bed
17
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
66
%
Undergrad Student
6
%
Grad Student
4
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
19
%

Best Apartments
in Greenpoint

34 Berry
Studio $2,865
1 Bed $3,500
2 Beds $4,850

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19 Newel Street

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One North Four

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223 N 11th St
2 Beds $4,200

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59 Herbert St

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One Northside Piers

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