It's really up to you, but here are the main ways to get to Manhattan!
M train is a 2-minute walk from the house. Just make a right when you exit the house, a left on Knickerbocker Avenue, and walk until you see the Knickerbocker Ave stop. You can’t miss it.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 2 minutes; bike: 1 minutes
The L Train is about a 5-minute walk from the house. Make a left when you walk out of the house, and walk two blocks to Wyckoff Ave. Make another left on Wyckoff and walk to Stockholm Street. The stop is called Dekalb Ave.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Having a tough time finding a gym that suits your physical need? Here are some nearby our Knickerbocker House that you can check out.
Blink Fitness' membership begins at as low as $15 a month. But with it comes high-quality equipment, great music to set you in a workout mood, and plenty of room for a breather in between.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 1 minute; bike: 2 minutes
You can become a member of Planet Fitness at just $10 a month. It also comes with free fitness training, and free WiFi access!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - train: 8 minutes; bus: 8 minutes; walk: 12 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
This gym is a little on the pricey side but with a monthly membership fee of $140, you will also get access to a personal fitness trainer 3 times per week.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 14 minutes; walk: 19 minutes; bike: 8 minutes
Looking to grab quick groceries? There are plenty of options you can pick from, but we have narrowed them down the major ones where you can get everything you need.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 8 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 8 minutes; walk: 9 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 1 minute; bike: 1 minute
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 4 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 7 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Need your morning fix? Check out these places, hand-picked just for you.
Ny.eater.com listed Dweebs as one of 29 Outstanding Coffee Shops in NYC, and we agree. It also has a patio with wooden chairs facing the street that are great for people-watching.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Grubstreet.com listed Variety Coffee Roster as one of the "absolute best lattes in New York". This cafe is also listed as one of the 10 Best Places to Drink Coffee in NYC.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Kave serves organic espresso beverages, coffee, tea, and all sorts of baked goods. It also has a garden patio and free Wi-Fi. What else can one asks for??
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 13 minutes; bike: 5 minutes
Molasses Books functions as a used bookstore, a cafe, and a bar. It might be a tad small, but its atmosphere and interior design makes for a perfect spot to just chill and read.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Foster Sundry is a specialty grocery that is also popular for its food, coffee and draft beers. Try out the cheeses available here. They have a wide variety of American and European artisan cheeses that are made by "real people, on real farms".
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 9 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
It’s a coffee shop by day and a chilled bar by night. This spot also has a basement that serves as a dance floor!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 7 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
The neighborhood offers an unlimited variety of eateries at affordable prices. Here are a few that we recommend, based on the input provided by our former and current members.
We highly recommend this spot for a hearty breakfast. Knickerbocker Bagel offers a wide array of delicacies but the restaurant's specialty has got to be its bagels and cream cheese.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 2 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Craving a good, authentic French food and experience? Then head to Le Garage, a restaurant run by French mother and daughter duo.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 5 minutes
Archie’s is on Thrillist’s Best Bushwick Restaurant list for a reason. The pizzas served here come with thick crusts and drooping with tasty toppings. It also has more of a bar-vibe than the typical family-friendly that is often associated with pizza hubs.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 12 minutes; bike: 6 minutes
Restaurant + bar + movie theater = a perfect spot for a day out and a date
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - train: 12 minutes; bus: 11 minutes; walk: 18 minutes; bike: 7 minutes
This is the place to go if you want to enjoy authentic Cajun food in a cozy and relaxed environment. The service here is great too!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Ali’s serves delicious home-cooked Lebanese cuisines made with natural chicken, Angus beef, and American lamb. Head here if you’re craving for some mediterranean dishes!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
If you don’t want to spend the night in, head to these joints that are no more than 20 minutes’ walk from the house
Darlings is a cozy bar just near the house. You can come here to watch sports and drink some beers with your friends, or be entertained by local DJs at night.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 1 minute; bike: 1 minute
This is a great spot for a casual night out with your friends. Be sure to check out the backyard which we must say, is pretty sweet.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Go back to basic at Old Stanley's where you can sit back, play a couple of rounds of pinball, and darts while enjoying a pint of beer with chicken wings or some hotdog.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 9 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Try out Dromedary’s tiki-style cocktails while enjoying its monthly burlesque shows, comedy skits, live music, and weekly trivia, among many other fun activities this place organizes.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 1 minute
Elmekkah is a spacious lounge popular among hookah lovers. It's also a nice place to go dancing with DJs spinning every weekend, and visitors encouraged to make every space in the lounge a dance floor.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Mood Ring is interesting for its unique astrology theme. Everything from its cocktail to its dance floor are based, and are constantly changing in line with the 12 horoscope signs.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
One thing we love about this neighborhood is how it is surrounded by parks. If you ever need to wind down from a stressful day, a simple 20-30 minutes around the various parks here would definitely do the magic.
We absolutely love this park. It has corners for sports and benches where you can just sit, relax with a book, or enjoy the sights around you.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 8 minutes; bike: 5 minutes
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 7 minutes; walk: 8 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 16 minutes; walk: 21 minutes; bike: 8 minutes
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