Industry City is in southern Brooklyn, a bit of a distance from downtown Manhattan, but only about 30 minutes on the N or D line. Looking at the complex from the water - or perhaps from the Statue of Liberty - you can see nine rectangular factor buildings spread across the Industry City complex.
Industry City, formerly known as Bush Terminal, was a warehousing and manufacturing complex founded in the 19th Century by Irving T. Bush. The shipping hub grew to employ 25,000 people and went on to become a United States naval base and armory during World War I. At the end of the war the terminal resumed functioning as an international port, but as manufacturing decreased in New York, Bush Terminal saw less and less business.
Bush Terminal gradually fell out of use and was parceled off as different commercial and city project took over parts of the old port. Eventually, in 2013, what remained of the old terminal complex was reimagined as Industry City under the management of Jamestown and investment of Belvedere Capital.

Despite the renovations, Industry City never forgot its industrial routes. High ceilings with exposed pipework, heavy iron doors and large freight elevators make it clear that the buildings were once intended for manufacturing. Mixed with the rough-and-ready original design of Industry City are design elements that cleverly show that is is also a very modern space, including artwork installations and silk-screen signage arranged on the rough concrete walls.
The large scale that Industry City was originally built on lends it to a number of different professions, with artistic businesses covering architecture, film, fashion and photography all finding a suitable space in the building. In fact, Industry City’s artistic community is so big that the 400 working studios and production offices collectively form a community called Industry City Studios. Walking around the complex, it’s not uncommon to see photo shoots or movies being filmed on days when the weather is nice.
About 500 start-ups have made their home at Industry City over the past six years, creating more 7,500 jobs. The complex also provides services to local residents, including opportunities to learn. Considering the rate of expansion, Industry City is expected to become a major innovation hub, perhaps the Silicon Valley of New York City.

During the “NYC X DESIGN” festival in May, Industry City holds various design events. At the “Wanted Design Store” located in Building 2, works from local artists are exhibited and sold and creative workshops are held. 
However, the artists’ open studio is probably the most interesting thing to see. Do not miss your chance to shop for jewelry, ceramics, fabric, candles, as well as the opportunity to pick up free samples and great deals.

∙ Things to watch out for at Industry City: 
The whole of Industry City is like one giant art museum. The works selected at “The Collision Project,” an online art platform from local artists, are exhibited throughout Industry City. Wall paintings that change every season, pop-up art in broken freight elevators and many more artworks are exhibited throughout Industry City.

Industry City is located in Sunset Park, so it comes as no surprise that summer evenings are when the complex really comes alive. The plethora of events available range from sunset yoga and Zumba classes to free concerts in the Brooklyn Bowl. A cold beer from Courtyard 1/2, a local brewery, is the perfect accompaniment to a warm summer’s night.

∙ Things to watch out for at Industry City:
Since it offers a range of family-oriented activities on the weekend, Industry City is also popular with the locals. You can enjoy your time at the roller-skating rink, which is themed around the 1980s, and at an arcade. Visitors can also learn chess or billiards at The Landing, located in Building 2. If none of the organized events appeal, you can’t go wrong with a summer picnic on the lawn at Courtyard 5/6.

If fall means apple pie and hot chocolate to you, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Industry City. Start your day with a croissant for breakfast from Colton Patisseries, which also delivers pastries to cafes across New York, before heading to Ends Meat for one of its famous dry-aged burgers for lunch. If you fancy a bit of variety, why not head to the food zone in Building 2 for dinner.
On weekends, apply for a tour at the Industry City Distillery, the only place that produces tequila in New York. Drinking a seasonal cocktail with a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty is a perfect way to end a busy fall week.

∙ Places to eat in Industry City: 
Having opened Japan Village, a Japanese food market, in 2018, this fall, Sahadi’s, a Mediterranean food market, is expected to open. These markets not only sell food from the specific region, but also ingredients. Other places to check out include Moore Brothers Wine Company in Building 5 and Li-Lac Chocolate in Building 4.

Brooklyn Flea, Brooklyn’s biggest flea market, houses more than 60 different stalls selling products from vintage furniture and handmade accessories to local delicacies. Brooklyn Flea is based in Williamsburg and Dumbo, but every December it moves in to Industry City.
Other products for sale at Industry City range from African handmade wooden furniture to Indian quilts, homemade cheese and many other products from around the world. Teressa Foglia Hat Studio, a vintage hat brand, is located in Building 5. At the studio, which is also a showroom, you can customize your own hat.

∙ Shopping in Industry City: 
If you’re interested in furniture, you have to check out ABC Carpet & Home, an outlet store that sells luxury to high-end furniture. Aside from that, you can shop for other items at Saks OFF 5th, Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond and other well-known stores nearby.

Industry City
Address 220 36th Street Suite #2-A, Brooklyn, NY
Phone +1-718-965-6450
Website industrycity.com

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