Greenpoint, Brooklyn Living Guide 2021

• Greenpoint, Brooklyn Apartment Rentals
• Cost of Living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• Crime: Is Greenpoint Safe?
• Restaurants in Greenpoint
• What Is Greenpoint, Brooklyn Known For?
• Apply with Outpost Club Today

Greenpoint is Brooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood. While once a manufacturing center, today it is known for its nightlife, vintage stores, and historic buildings. Waterfront views and authentic Polish food also make Greenpoint a unique place to live. Plus, it affords easy access to Manhattan by subway, while Long Island City, Queens, an emerging cultural hub, is just over a short bridge.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn Apartment Rentals

In between the commercial corridors of Manhattan Avenue, Franklin Street, and Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint is primarily residential. Apartment buildings here are closely packed, but the streets have a cozy vibe and are often tree-lined. It can be hard to believe you’re so close to Manhattan, or even the East River, where you’ll find a couple of waterfront parks and piers.

The Greenpoint House is just a few blocks from the waterfront. Recently renovated, it has spacious living rooms, hardwood floors, large windows, and basement and backyard amenities. It’s hard to find a spacious apartment at a reasonable price in New York City, but we’ve found the perfect spot right here in Greenpoint.

Plus, it’s only a 2-minute walk to the Greenpoint Ave. subway station, where you can take the G train, transfer to the L in two stops, and be in Manhattan in just 30 minutes. There are also multiple bus lines running through the neighborhood. And when you feel you need a little open space, WNYC Transmitter Park and McCarren Park are just blocks away, as are Bushwick Inlet Park and Marsha P. Johnson State Park.

Cost of Living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

The cost of living overall in Brooklyn is quite high. For one-bedroom apartments in Greenpoint, the median rent is about $2,600. By comparison, it is $2,500 in Park Slope and around $3,600 in DUMBO. In Greenpoint, the cost of living has risen over the years as the boom in nearby Williamsburg has expanded to other neighborhoods. The average rent overall is above $4,000, making Greenpoint one of the more expensive parts of Brooklyn to live.

It’s not uncommon for people, especially students, to look for apartments in Greenpoint with roommates. Waterfront development has driven up costs. Outpost Club is proud to offer solutions for businesses and individuals. Our affordable corporate housing options are suitable for corporate travel and to accommodate people during renovations and relocations. Whether you’re a working professional or student, we have affordable apartments in the area that are fully furnished and secured, with utilities, cleaning, and maintenance covered.

Crime: Is Greenpoint Safe?

Greenpoint is known as a generally safe neighborhood. Robberies and break-ins aren’t unheard of, though, so it’s best to take precautions whenever you can. The public schools are considered above average and the area is bustling with new activity. You’ll find people from all backgrounds mingling in the many restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.

Parts of Greenpoint are still industrial, but there is so much to enjoy along the livelier blocks in the neighborhood. The primary industrial section begins along Greenpoint Avenue past McGuinness Boulevard.

Restaurants in Greenpoint

There are many restaurants to choose from along Greenpoint’s busy thoroughfares. Here are just a few of them to get you started:

Sama Street: 988 Manhattan Ave. – Provides a choice of Asian-inspired snacks and small plates, and mid-size as well as larger dishes on the high end, so there’s always something to meet your price point. The restaurant’s open layout and chic decor are inviting, as well.

Madre: 214 Franklin St. – This self-described contemporary restaurant focuses on providing warm service and a relaxed, casual vibe. According to the business, it sources produce, seafood, and meats from local farmers. Entrees include eggplant, octopus, and black bass, plus there’s a - great selection of snacks, appetizers, and sides.

Five Leaves: 18 Bedford Ave. – The decor is rustic and there are plentiful food options on the menu. For brunch, you can get avocado toast, pancakes, sandwiches, oysters, and other choices at Brooklyn prices. The "Sundowner" menu consists of baked in-house goodies, burgers, appetizers, salads, and desserts while the dinner menu offers a choice of fish, chicken, pasta, and steak.

Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.: 114 Nassau Ave.– When you’re down for seafood, you can get fresh fish from the counter or dine outdoors at this corner market. Indulge in the raw bar or a cold shrimp cocktail or octopus salad. Maine or Connecticut-style lobster rolls are $30 apiece. Hot dishes range from mussels or fish and chips to a whole steamed lobster.

Glasserie: 95 Commercial St. – Located at the site of the former Greenpoint Glass Works factory built in 1880, Glasserie is just about as far north as you can go in Greenpoint. A sample seasonal menu is provided online, although actual menu choices change on a daily basis. Dinner, brunch, cocktails, and a range of beverage options are available at prices you’d expect in the area.

What Is Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Known For?

Besides being young, hip, and trendy, Greenpoint is mainly known for its history. The area, including Williamsburg and Bushwick, was purchased by the Dutch in 1638. It was named for an abundance of trees. During the 1800s, it became a center for glass and pottery making, cast-iron manufacturing, and printing, as well as for oil refineries. It was also a shipbuilding and heavy manufacturing center.

The Monitor, a Civil War gunship, was launched from here in 1862. But Greenpoint’s modern history is shaped by the settling of Polish, Russian, and Italian immigrants from the 1880s on, a trend that continued following World War II. Actress Mae West was born in Greenpoint in 1893. Starting in the 1990s, the neighborhood began a transformation as young newcomers sparked a surge in apartment rentals and opening of the small restaurants that line the busy streets today.

Apply with Outpost Club Today

We offer modern coliving at affordable prices in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Options include coliving apartments for working professionals and student housing. A shared housing model allows our members to find housing at reasonable rates compared to local rent prices.

Apply now and we’ll contact you about pricing, availability, and options; all applicants must complete a rental application so are background checked. You can therefore feel safe making friends as soon as you move in.

Browse online or call 833-707-6611 to learn more about our coliving apartments in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.