Nearest airport:
La Guardia at 7 Miles
Nearest ferry:
NY Water Taxi at 1 Miles
Car:
not necessary
Our apartment is on the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, home to hipsters and the heart of NY's indie music scene. Just named 'Best Shopping Neighborhood' by Time Out New York, Williamsburg has been a haven to artists of all kinds, and hosts a slew of galleries. New restaurants open up each week--Heath Ledger's new cafe is around the corner from the apartment. The gentrification of Williamsburg has steadily moved north into Greenpoint, with new condos popping up on almost every corner. Neighborhood residents are a mix of Polish-Americans and twenty- and thirty-something artistic types. The best (and cheapest!) Polish food in NYC can be found on nearby Manhattan Avenue. McCarren Park (home to kickball, softball, and tennis courts) is around the corner, and East River State Park, with gorgeous waterfront views of Manhattan, is a short (10-15 minute) walk away.