Industry City New York

A thriving cultural hub

Victoria from New York

About me I am from Seattle originally, although I have been lucky to call New York City my home since 2016. I have always dreamed of living in NYC, and moved here after graduating from college for work. I moved around a lot when I was younger due to my dad's job, and had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris during my junior year of college. Both of these occurrences contribu...
""Industry City" in New York City used to be a warehouse; now it's transformed into a community gathering space for art, fitness, food, shopping & culture!"

Although a bit of a trek from Manhattan, Industry City is worth the visit if you have the time to check it out. True to its name, Industry City was once a warehouse and distribution center during the 19th century, located on the waterfront in Sunset Park in Brooklyn. After years of decay, the complex was finally transformed into the community gathering space for art, fitness, food, shopping, culture, and more that it is today.

Over 400 companies are housed in this space, offering plenty to see, do, and eat. With a distillery, art galleries, food hall and more, Industry City ensures a full day of fun. 

The large and spread-out food hall nearby with a drool-worthy lineup of vendors like Berliner doner kebab ensures you won't leave hungry. There are also many seasonal happenings like art exhibitions, fitness classes, pop up markets, and more. 

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About me I am from Seattle originally, although I have been lucky to call New York City my home since 2016. I have always dreamed of living in NYC, and moved here after graduating from college for work. I moved around a lot when I was younger due to my dad's job, and had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris during my junior year of college. Both of these occurrences contributed to my love of traveling today, and made me comfortable in vulnerable situations. I make traveling a priority in my life, and have been to 20 countries and counting. Eating and trying ...

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