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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn. It is known for the indie music scene and fashion.

Williamsburg is home to many artists, writers, and musicians. With its vibrant colors and abstract displays—people come from all over the world to see the graffiti art that’s painted on the side of buildings.

Artists moved to the community in the 1980s because they were attracted to the low rates at the time. Because of that, Williamsburg art culture is still booming, and it holds world renowned galleries such as Front Room Gallery.

Low rents were originally the reason why many artistic types moved to the neighborhood, but in recent years price of living there has skyrocketed—gentrification has been a catalyst for changing the community of old. The neighborhood has a population of about 33,000, which is an increase by 20% since 2000. More and more people look to move in this small indie paradise because of it’s down to earth culture, underground nightlife and welcoming atmosphere.

Its proximity to Manhattan has made it popular with recently arrived residents—Bedford Avenue and its subway station is the first stop in the neighborhood on the BMT Canarsie Line (on the L train), and it has become synonymous with this new influx of residents. Though Williamsburg is often paired with the term, “gentrification,” numerous ethnic groups inhabit enclaves within the neighborhood, including Italians, Jews, Hispanics, Poles, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans.

The Surrounding Neighborhoods

Williamsburg is one of many historic neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The community is nestled next to Brownstone haven Bedford Stuyvesant to the south, culturally diverse Bushwick to the east, and Fort Greene to the west. These neighborhoods are known to have culturally rich history, with a strong family atmosphere, significant landmarks, and rising people within academia.