Apartments in Greenpoint
Polish heritage meets hipster culture with waterfront views and indie shops
About Greenpoint
Greenpoint sits at the northern tip of Brooklyn, surrounded by the East River and Newtown Creek. The neighborhood retains its Polish heritage — you'll still find pierogi shops and Polish bakeries along Manhattan Avenue — while a wave of artists and young professionals has brought craft cocktail bars, indie boutiques, and excellent coffee shops. The waterfront parks (Transmitter Park, WNYC Transmitter Park) offer Manhattan skyline views without Williamsburg's crowds. McCarren Park straddles the border with Williamsburg, hosting summer concerts and a popular pool. The G train is the main transit option — no direct Manhattan service, which keeps Greenpoint slightly more affordable and mellow than its southern neighbor. The NYC Ferry at India Street provides a scenic alternative.
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Quick Facts
Transit
Character
Landmarks
McCarren Park, Transmitter Park, Manhattan Avenue
Walkability & Transit
Commute Times
To Midtown
25-30 min via G to Court Square, transfer to E/M
To Financial District
30-35 min via G to Hoyt-Schermerhorn, transfer to A/C
Current Rent Data
Based on 24 verified listings in Greenpoint • Updated June 2026
Studio
$5,700
median rent/month
13 listings
1 Bedroom
$4,800
median rent/month
6 listings
2 Bedroom
$5,400
median rent/month
3 listings
3 Bedroom
$8,050
median rent/month
2 listings
Dining & Nightlife
Restaurants
- Lilia
- Paulie Gee's
- Five Leaves
- Karczma
- Krolewskie Jadlo
Coffee
- Cafe Grumpy
- Budin
- Milk & Roses
- Champion Coffee
Bars
- Ramona
- Spritzenhaus
- Pencil Factory
- The Diamond
Greenpoint nightlife is laid-back and local. Franklin Street has wine bars and cocktail spots, while Manhattan Avenue has dive bars with Polish beers. McCarren Park hosts outdoor concerts in summer. It's quieter than Williamsburg but still lively on weekends.
Shopping
- Manhattan Avenue
- Franklin Street
- Word bookstore
- Beacon's Closet
- Alter
Parks & Recreation
- McCarren Park
- Transmitter Park
- WNYC Transmitter Park
- Newtown Barge Park
Schools
PS 110 The Monitor
Grades K-5
PS 34 Oliver H. Perry
Grades K-5
Greenpoint Reformed Church School
Grades K-8
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