![]() One of my favorite hidden gems in Brooklyn that’s technically not in DUMBO, but close enough to mention its a small neighborhood that neighbors it. Other places in Brooklyn you can find the rare remains of some Belgian block streets include neighboring Vinegar Hill as well as Red Hook, both of which were industrious neighborhoods where this style of street was common. There has been some controversy over the historic preservation of the Belgian block streets actually as there are, in some areas, layers of these streets exposed and causes bikers and pedestrians to occasionally fall, not to mention they are incompatible with American Disability Act accessibility laws. These railroad track ruins were where the Jay Street Connecting Railroad operated that had been laid into the brick streets. One of our favorite hidden gems in DUMBO is the Belgian block streets and railroad ruins that remain on some of these brick lanes. This was once the neighborhood of working-class families, which is hard to believe as now its one of the most expensive and sought out after neighborhoods to live in the city with what we think is the best view in NYC with that waterfront front-row seat to the famous NYC city skyline and two of the prettiest bridges in the country.īefore this, you’d find warehouses, factories, importing facilities, and other industrial uses housed in the aesthetically beautiful brick buildings that look like old warehouses and make DUMBO such a beautiful neighborhood to explore and photograph.īut it’s not only the cool, converted warehouse spaces where you can find traces of the industrious past here. ![]() These may not be ‘hidden’ to locals, but for visitors or people not as familiar with the area, you may want to add a few of these interesting points of interest to your day of exploring! If we missed one of your favorite hidden gems, let us know in the comments below! We love when our readers get involved with sharing some of their favorite spots for others to enjoy! DUMBO Hidden Gems Belgian Block StreetsĭUMBO is historically a very industrial neighborhood and where you used to find many warehouses and shipping facilities due to its convenient location across the East River from Manhattan, as a matter of fact, this neighborhood has been a very crucial place to bring things in and out of the city for centuries as Fulton Ferry Landing was the first ferry service from Brooklyn to Manhattan since 1642! This article originally appeared on Elite Traveler.Heading to Brooklyn and looking for some of the hidden gems in DUMBO? We’ve got you covered, if you’ve already been to and discovered all the other best things to do in DUMBO that are already popular, this guide will help you discover some of my personal favorite hidden gems in this beautiful, waterfront neighborhood that is popular among visitors who cross the Brooklyn Bridge or want to get some of the best views in the city from the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Magnolia Dumbo residents will have exclusive access to the largest private park in the neighbourhood, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh, the award-winning landscape architect of Brooklyn Bridge Park, as well as a rooftop pool with iconic views of the bridge and skyline. “Its location limits the amount of development, which is another reason why it’s such a popular residential destination.” “In Dumbo, demand is high because inventory is so low due to the geographical constraints of being a cosy neighbourhood book-ended by the East River and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,” explains Villetto. ![]() Before the launch of 320-unit luxury rental property Magnolia Dumbo last month, there were only a handful of apartments available in the neighbourhood. The supply crisis is even more acute in luxury property, and especially in Dumbo. In December 2021, listing inventory for one and two-bed rentals across Brooklyn fell by a fifth from where they had been in November, and was a jaw-dropping 85% lower than in December 2020.
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