Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, New York City

Name: Greenpoint Avenue Bridge
Address: New York City, United States

#440 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

The Greenpoint Avenue Bridge is a drawbridge that carries Greenpoint Avenue across Newtown Creek between the neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Blissville, Queens in New York City. Also known as the J. J. Byrne Memorial Bridge, the bridge is named after James J. Byrne, who served as Brooklyn Borough President from September 1926 until he died in office on March 14, 1930. Previously, Byrne was the Brooklyn Commissioner of Public Works. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°43'59"N, 73°56'29"W

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Northern Brooklyn (Greenpoint)New York City United States

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Day trips

Greenpoint Avenue Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Food and Drink, One Court Square, MoMA PS1, Kosciuszko Bridge.

1.1 miSW
Museum
Museum of Food and Drink, Sea Gate
27 min walk • The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is a unique destination nestled in the vibrant city of Sea Gate, United States, providing an immersive experience for food enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This innovative institution is dedicated to educating the public about...
0.9 miN
Park, Modernist architecture
One Court Square, New York City
24 min walk • One Court Square, also known as the Citigroup Building, is a 50-story 673 feet office tower in Long Island City, Queens across the East River from Manhattan in New York City. It was completed in 1990 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP for Citigroup.
0.9 miN
Contemporary art shows and events
MoMA PS1, New York City
24 min walk • MoMA PS1 is one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary art. It is located in Court Square in the Long Island City neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge, New York City
19 min walk • The Kosciuszko Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City, connecting Greenpoint in Brooklyn to Maspeth in Queens.
0.9 miN
Museum, Art gallery
5 Pointz, New York City
23 min walk • 5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin' or 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center, Inc. mainly referred to as simply 5 Pointz or 5Pointz, was an American mural space at 45–46 Davis Street in Long Island City, Queens, New York City.
1.2 miSW
Park
Bushwick Inlet Park, Sea Gate
30 min walk • Bushwick Inlet Park is a public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The park currently stretches along the East River between North 9th and 12th Streets, and is eventually planned to reach into Greenpoint at Quay Street.
1.1 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Brooklyn Bowl, New York City
29 min walk • Brooklyn Bowl is a music venue, bowling alley and restaurant in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2009, it is located in the former Hecla Iron Works Building at 61 Wythe Avenue. It is known for its high-tech green construction and variety of musical acts.
1 miW
Park
WNYC Transmitter Park, Sea Gate
27 min walk • WNYC Transmitter Park is a 6.61-acre public park located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, where Greenpoint Avenue dead-ends by the East River shoreline.
1.2 miS
Park
Cooper Park, Sea Gate
31 min walk • Cooper Park is an urban park in Brooklyn, New York City, between Maspeth Avenue, Sharon Street, Olive Street, and Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg. It was established in 1895, and covers 6.40 acres. Cooper Park was once the site of an old glue factory owned by American industrialist Peter Cooper.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Borden Avenue Bridge, New York City
11 min walk • The Borden Avenue Bridge is a retractable bridge in New York City, in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens. It carries vehicular and pedestrian traffic across Dutch Kills, a tidal waterway that is a tributary of Newtown Creek.
1 miS
Music venue
Brooklyn Steel, Sea Gate
25 min walk • Brooklyn Steel is a 1800-capacity music venue in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. In 2018 Brooklyn Steel was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greenpoint Avenue Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Borden Avenue Bridge, New York City (11 min walk), McGuinness Boulevard, New York City (14 min walk), McGolrick Park, New York City (16 min walk), Greenpoint, New York City (18 min walk).

How to get to Greenpoint Avenue Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greenpoint Avenue Bridge:

Metro

Greenpoint Avenue • Lines: G (18 min walk)
Hunters Point Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (20 min walk)

Train

Hunterspoint Avenue (19 min walk)
Long Island City (26 min walk)

Bus

Vernon Boulevard & Borden Avenue • Lines: Q103 (24 min walk)
Jackson Avenue & Orchard Street • Lines: Q101, Q102 (28 min walk)