DUMBO

Location: North-western Brooklyn

Character: With the name derived from "Down under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass", DUMBO was once the thriving creative center for the starving artist types. Enticed by the giant live/work loft spaces, artists flocked to the area from Manhattan and gentrified the formerly industrial neighborhood.

In recent years (21st century), the area has become so popular it has priced out many of the artists. Today, many of DUMBO's apartments and condos have higher rents/prices than those in Manhattan. (Speaking of which, the view of Manhattan from DUMBO is spectacular, if not the best in the city).

With quaint streets of cobblestone and beautifully converted old-fashioned warehouses, DUMBO evokes somewhat of a colonial feel. Not all of the artists have (yet) been chased out, and the area still boasts many art galleries, cafés and a gorgeous park in between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.

Although pricey, the converted lofts are spacious and airy and the entire area is extremely family-friendly and family oriented.

Demographics: Established artists and their families are typical residents. Most in the area have young children and make use of the many playgrounds and parks.

Apartments & Real Estate

Housing is pricey, but some apartments here have amazing views. Most apartments are on the larger side and traditional studios are pretty much unheard of.

Selected Rental Buildings

• 220 Water Street (DUMBO)
  A turn-of-the-century mid-rise landmark elevator building offering a children's play area. The apartments have very high ceilings.
• 65 Washington Street (DUMBO)
  A mid-rise building offering a gym. The apartments have high ceilings.
• 66 Water Street (DUMBO)
  A low-rise building offering a gym.
• 81 Washington Street (DUMBO)
  A low-rise landmark elevator building offering a gym.
• 85 Water Street (DUMBO)
  A low-rise landmark walk-up building.

See all DUMBO Rental Apartment Buildings (12 buildings)

Condo & Co-op Buildings

• 70 Washington Street (DUMBO)
  A pre-war mid-rise landmark concierge condo building offering a gym and a garage.
• Beacon Tower (85 Adams Street, DUMBO)
  A modern high-rise concierge condo building offering a gym. The apartments have very high ceilings.
• J Condominium (100 Jay Street, DUMBO)
  A modern high-rise doorman condo building offering a gym, a garage and a children's play area.

See all DUMBO Condo Apartment Buildings (6 buildings)

Additional Links

Please note that the site(s) mentioned below are not affiliated with NYBits

• DumboNYC.com
• 30/Dec/2011: Dumbo on His Mind (NYTimes)
• 05/Sep/2008: Dumbo Then and Now: 85 Water Street (dumbonyc.com)