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What To Know About Living in Bushwick, Brooklyn (Video)

By StreetEasy Team August 17, 2023

Tucked in the beating heart of Brooklyn is an enclave known for airy lofts and convenient proximity to Williamsburg. Welcome to Bushwick, Brooklyn. Here you will find art galleries, restaurants, and vibrant street art that appears tailor-made for Instagram.

_{In this episode of our YouTube series, Know the Neighborhood, we give you an inside look at Bushwick and sit down with a resident to talk about what it’s really like to live there.}

Video Thumbnail — _{In this episode of our YouTube series, Know the Neighborhood, we give you an inside look at Bushwick and sit down with a resident to talk about what it’s really like to live there.}

As of April 2023, the median asking price in Bushwick was $1.2 million, but the neighborhood has properties available across a wide range of price points. The median asking rent was $3,250 as of April 2023, which is just below Brooklyn’s median ask rent of $3,300. There’s more to know about this NYC neighborhood.

Why Is Bushwick, Brooklyn a Great Place to Live?

_{Colorful row houses in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Some were once home to brewers in the 1800s. (Getty Images)}

Bushwick

1220 Putnam Avenue

$525,000

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Bushwick

219 Weirfield Street

$525,000

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Bushwick

328 Central Avenue

$525,000

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Bushwick

1411 Bushwick Avenue

$585,000

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Bushwick

40 Schaefer Street

$599,000

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Bushwick

40 Schaefer Street

$619,000

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Bushwick

364 Harman Street

$675,000

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Bushwick

58 Saint Nicholas Avenue

$450,000

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Bushwick

92 Aberdeen Street

$700,000

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Bushwick

112 Cooper Street

$610,000

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Bushwick

328 Central Avenue

$599,000

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Bushwick

1255 Bushwick Avenue

$505,000

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First, let’s talk about location. Bushwick is one of Brooklyn’s northernmost areas, near two popular neighborhoods, Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Another huge draw? Many streets have an industrial look punctuated by an artistic vibe, says Ali Raza, a licensed real estate salesperson at R New York. He recently had a Bushwick, Brooklyn listing in contract in just seven days — a sign that the market there is bustling.

There’s much to do and see in Bushwick, Brooklyn. For instance, Raza touts the nightlife options, like dance club and performing arts venue House of Yes, which Time Out once called one of the 50 best things to do globally (it’s currently hosting virtual events only, as of press time). Of course, people who enjoy time outdoors will appreciate the area’s green spaces: Maria Hernandez Park and Irving Square Park.

Bushwick

108 Cooper Street

$2,775 No Fee

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Bushwick

108 Cooper Street

$2,775 No Fee

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Bushwick

651 Bushwick Avenue

$2,434 No Fee

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Bushwick

1001 Bushwick Avenue

$2,750 No Fee

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Bushwick

311 Woodbine Street

$2,999 No Fee

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Bushwick

49 Menahan Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Bushwick

123 Melrose Street

$2,580 No Fee

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Bushwick

123 Melrose Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Bushwick

393 Weirfield Street

$2,446 No Fee

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Bushwick

270 Irving Avenue

$3,000 No Fee

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Bushwick

393 Weirfield Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Bushwick

589 Knickerbocker Avenue

$2,888 No Fee

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Brooklyn Is Brimming With Breweries

No guide about Bushwick, Brooklyn is complete without mentioning the many watering holes. All are a nod to its roots as a brewery mecca. In fact, Brooklyn was home to some 45 breweries between the 1890s and 1915, with many brewmasters constructing their homes in Bushwick. One great place to grab a brew is King County Brewers Collective. It’s inside a 5,000 square foot warehouse and offers cheekily named offerings on tap, like ‘Superhero Sidekicks’ and ‘Penguin vs. Hipster.’ Did we mention comedian Eddy Murphy was raised here — and actor Jackie Gleason attended Bushwick High School?

Where Did Bushwick, Brooklyn Get Its Name?

_{You’ll find many street murals in Bushwick, Brooklyn. (Getty Images)}

In 1638, Dutch settlers purchased what’s now known as Bushwick, Brooklyn, from the indigenous Canarsie tribe. Back then, the land was all trees. When Governor Peter Stuyvesant chartered the plot in 1660, he bestowed the name Boswyck, Dutch for “refuge or town in the woods.” The moniker stuck. Eventually, the area’s name evolved into “Bushwick.”

Lower East Side

247 Eldridge Street

$2,375 No Fee

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East Village

421 East 9th Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Yorkville

350 East 92nd Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Hudson Heights

105 Bennett Avenue

$2,750 No Fee

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East Harlem

346 East 106th Street

$1,850 No Fee

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Greenwich Village

123 West Third Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Chelsea

249 West 26th Street

$2,827 No Fee

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Upper West Side

57 West 85th Street

$2,825 No Fee

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Nolita

196 Elizabeth Street

$2,950 No Fee

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Sutton Place

353 East 54th Street

$2,400 No Fee

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Washington Heights

81 Wadsworth Avenue

$2,250 No Fee

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Central Harlem

1 West 126th Street

$2,500 No Fee

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How Long Does It Take to Get to Bushwick, Brooklyn?

_{Bushwick offers a mix of old and new housing types. (From a listing: 908 Bushwick Avenue #4B)}

If you love the “me time” you get from a commute, living in Bushwick will be your happy place. For instance, you can hop on the L train, transfer to the F at 14th Street, and be in Midtown Manhattan in nearly 40 minutes. However, if you work from home, you may never want to leave. There’s so much to do in the area, especially with all the hotspots of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, just a few blocks walk away.

Greenpoint

77 Commercial Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Greenpoint

26 West Street

$2,984 No Fee

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Greenpoint

97 Clay Street

$2,300 No Fee

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Greenpoint

687 Manhattan Avenue

$2,300 No Fee

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Greenpoint

85 Commercial Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Greenpoint

669 Meeker Avenue

$2,600 No Fee

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Greenpoint

89 Diamond Street

$2,400 No Fee

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Greenpoint

26 Varick Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Greenpoint

182 Franklin Street

$2,295 No Fee

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Greenpoint

197 Nassau Avenue

$3,000 No Fee

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Greenpoint

62 Eckford Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Greenpoint

56 Jewell Street

$2,850 No Fee

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What Are the Housing Options in Bushwick, Brooklyn?

^{Newly renovated townhouses on Covert Street in Bushwick. (From a listing: 36 Covert Street #1)}

You can expect to find old industrial warehouses converted into apartment buildings. Many of these spaces offer units with lots of room for both work and play. “The housing stock in Bushwick comes in three different types: 20% single-family homes, 30% multifamily buildings, with the remainder as new development condos and luxury rental buildings,” says Raza. The plethora of options provide something for everyone, as you’ll see if you look at the currently available real estate. (Psst, here are more affordable Brooklyn neighborhoods.)

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Notable Historical Buildings

The area’s historic buildings are eye-catching. Architecture buffs flock to Bushwick to ogle the Greek Revival Reformed Church of South Bushwick. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to its fluted columns and jaw-dropping spire. Similarly, there’s also the Flemish Revival firehouse, Engine Company 252. The structure has a red sandstone, brick, and terracotta facade built circa 1896.

The Best Restaurants in Bushwick, Brooklyn

^{Roberts’s Pizzeria in Bushwick arguably serves best pizza in NYC. (Getty Images)}

Many celebrities (hello, Beyoncé!) flock to Bushwick, Brooklyn, for delicious eats. For example, Roberta’s, which churns out some of the best pizza in NYC. Raza’s go-to order is the “Bee Sting” pizza, which includes a thick drizzle of honey. Another local favorite? Faro, a locavore pasta joint known for its Michelin-starred chef. For summery surf shack vibes, proceed directly to the Bushwick, Brooklyn’s outpost of Sea Wolf. Delectable dishes include wood-fired lobster tacos and lobster and bacon cheeseburgers. The best part? No sand in your shoes!

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