East Williamsburg, New York City

Name: East Williamsburg
Address: New York City, United States

#1630 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

East Williamsburg is a name for the area in the northwestern portion of Brooklyn, New York City. East Williamsburg consists roughly of what was the 3rd District of the Village of Williamsburg and what is now called the East Williamsburg In-Place Industrial Park, bounded by the neighborhoods of Northside and Southside Williamsburg to the west, Greenpoint to the north, Bushwick to the south and southeast, and both Maspeth and Ridgewood in Queens to the east. Much of this area is still referred to as either Bushwick, Williamsburg, or Greenpoint with the term East Williamsburg falling out of use since the 1990s. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'50"N, 73°56'20"W

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Northern Brooklyn (Williamsburg)New York City United States

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East Williamsburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Food and Drink, Martinez Playground, Grand Street Bridge, Cooper Park.

0.6 miNW
Museum
Museum of Food and Drink, Sea Gate
17 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...
0.4 miSW
Park
Martinez Playground, New York City
12 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, Martinez Playground stands as a welcoming urban oasis in New York City. This charming public playground offers a slice of communal space for families, children, and anyone looking to escape the relentless pace of city...
0.9 miE
Bridge
Grand Street Bridge, New York City
23 min walk • Grand Street Bridge is a through-truss swing bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City. The current crossing was completed in 1902, and links Grand Street and Grand Avenue via a two-lane, height-restricted roadway. It is a main connection between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, carrying an average of 10,200 vehicles per day.
~830 ftNE
Park
Cooper Park, Sea Gate
5 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.
0.7 miS
Market, Shopping
Moore Street Retail Market, Sea Gate
18 min walk • Moore Street Market, often referred to as La Marqueta de Williamsburg, is one of four surviving public markets built by mayor Fiorello La Guardia in New York City in 1941 to get pushcarts off crowded and unclean streets. It is located at 110 Moore Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of northern Brooklyn.
~1920 ftN
Music venue
Brooklyn Steel, Sea Gate
10 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, New York City
22 min walk • Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral at 228 North 12th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
0.9 miW
Park
Ascenzi Square, New York City
25 min walk • Ascenzi Square is a small plaza formed by the intersection of two street grids that meet at Metropolitan Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
0.7 miW
Park
Macri Triangle, New York City
18 min walk • Macri Triangle is a 0.57 acres park located at the intersection of Meeker Avenue, Union Avenue, and Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City.
0.7 miNW
Park
McCarren Park, New York City
18 min walk • McCarren Park is a public park in Brooklyn, New York City. It is located on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint and is bordered by Nassau Avenue, Bayard Street, Lorimer Street and North 12th Street.
1 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Front Room Gallery, New York City
25 min walk • The Front Room Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located at 48 Hester Street in New York, NY. The directors are Daniel Aycock and Kathleen Vance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Williamsburg?

Nearby attractions include Cooper Park, Sea Gate (5 min walk), TRANSFER Gallery, New York City (6 min walk), Brooklyn Steel, Sea Gate (10 min walk), Powers Street Mosque, New York City (11 min walk).

How to get to East Williamsburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Williamsburg:

Metro

Grand Street • Lines: L (5 min walk)
Graham Avenue • Lines: L (8 min walk)