Apartments near Williamsburg New York

Williamsburg is the trendy neighborhood of Brooklyn, the heart of hipsters’ culture in NYC. It is bordered by Greenpoint to the north, Bedford-Stuyvesant to the south, Bushwick to the east and the East River to the west. During the last two decades, the Hipster culture has taken over the industrial influence. Bistros, art galleries, vintage boutiques and increasing real estates are now shining in this section.

This stylish neighborhood is the home of many emerging and established artists. There are so many art galleries settled in the old industrial buildings, you could easily spend the entire day exploring each of them. The flea market is worth the trip! 20 bucks are enough to get a funky souvenir you would not find anywhere else.

Fashion is everywhere in Williamsburg, whatever you are looking for, there is a place in this neighborhood where you will find it. Not only you can stock up on your retro outfits , footwear and accessories with vintage stores like Beacon's Closet, Buffalo Exchange or Mini Mini Market but also one-of a-kind vintage pieces furniture in Two Jakes and Cosmo Modern. You can also break the bank in some high end designer boutiques at Pop, Shoe Market, Jumelle or About Glamour.

The many ethnic groups, enclaved within Williamsburg, offer a multinational dining scene with more than 200 places to go to. Find amazing four-star meals on the cheap. You can go for comfort food, great grilled pizzas, Latin American food, sushi… everything you wish to eat is there!

When it comes to music, Williamsburg is also the neighborhood you want to go to. Because many international artists and bands are from Brooklyn, it is the home of plenty of live music venues. The Glasslands, Music Hall of Williamsburg and Pete’s Candy Store are not to be missed during you’re stay in these unconventional blocks. Summer is the season when free concerts, outdoor movies and rooftop parties pop up: you can spot numerous performances every day and up 10 different concerts a night during week-ends.

Map of Williamsburg, New York