Welcome to Williamsburg

Why Williamsburg?

The hipster neighborhood

Williamsburg is known for its beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline, trendy shops, collection of murals from artists all over the world, amazing bars, and fantastic food scene! This is the neighborhood if you love nightlife, food, and entertainment options – plus it’s just five to ten minutes commute to Manhattan.

Williamsburg started as a prime spot for ferrying goods to Manhattan. Once the Williamsburg bridge was constructed, thousands of residents moved a cross the river from Manhattan and made Williamsburg their home. However, much of the area along Williamsburg's waterfront consisted of warehouses and factory buildings. In 2005 Williamsburg was rezoned allowing those warehouses and factories to be converted to residential units and businesses. That led to a building boom that transformed the neighborhood. Today Williamsburg has a hipster vibe as evidenced by indie music performances, gallery shows and shops run by local artisans. Distilleries and wineries show off the neighborhood’s flair for locally made spirits. Williamsburg is one of New York's most exciting neighborhoods with many of NYC’s trendiest restaurants and clubs.