Bushwick - Brooklyn

Bushwick is a vibrant neighborhood in northeast Brooklyn known for its artsy vibe and diverse populace. This long-established working-class neighborhood has become a haven for artists, with galleries and murals covering its streets. Real estate in Bushwick is more affordable than most New York City neighborhoods, leading to an influx of young professionals and artists since the turn of the Millennium.

 

Properties include spacious townhouses and co-op apartments and condominiums. Much of the real estate was constructed in the early 20th century, with interiors that have undergone stylish contemporary renovation.

 

• Street art
• Diversity
• Youthful energy
• Roberta’s Pizza
  
  

Bushwick is home to all kinds of people, from families who have lived in the area for generations to recent transplants attracted by its relative affordability and buzzworthy reputation. This is an exciting neighborhood with great nightlife, independent businesses, and more than 50 galleries showcasing the work of talented and groundbreaking artists.

 

This creative neighborhood is home to a variety of independent businesses, with a notable absence of chain restaurants and retailers. Roberta’s Pizza is a trendy pizzeria that has served its distinctive wood-fired pizza pies to famous names ranging from the Clintons to Jay-Z and Beyonce. In a city famed for its pizza, many consider Roberta’s NYC’s very best place. Bushwick has many hip coffee shops, but the gourmet organic espresso beverages at Kave Espresso Bar are arguably the neighborhood’s best. For groceries, there are a variety of neighborhood stores along with farm-fresh produce from Bushwick Food Coop and RiseBoro Farmers Market.

 

The Bushwick Collective is a project that has transformed much of the neighborhood into an open-air art gallery, showcasing the works of leading local and international graffiti artists. Many Bushwick property owners have given permission for extraordinary murals to be painted on their walls and shutters. The Collective also organizes a block party in June, celebrating graffiti and street art with food vendors and live music. The neighborhood’s arts venues include innovative galleries and boundary-pushing performances. Highlights include minimal, abstract, and conceptual works at Robert Henry Contemporary, special shows and guest lectures at NURTUREart, and collaborative blending of artistic mediums at Norte Maar.