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Experienced Dumbo, Brooklyn movers
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There is much more than industrial cool in the thriving neighborhood of DUMBO, (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) with a performance and gallery scene burgeoning amidst the dramatic architecture.
Nestled by the East River, just north of Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO is an exciting mix of converted warehouse space, creative industries, new condos and commercial space for startups.
Piece of Cake is proudly headquartered in Brooklyn, regularly moving locals within this photogenic borough. Ask us about our add-on services like affordable packing, storage options and custom crating to make your upcoming Brooklyn move a seamless one stop experience.
Moving you to Dumbo and all of its hotspot locations
There are two main sections to DUMBO. One runs from Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge, the other from the Manhattan Bridge to Vinegar Hill. Piece of Cake Moving and Storage is a local expert on every tight corner and thoroughfare in the neighborhood including:
John Street
Pearl Street
York Street
Plymouth Street
Water Street
Dock Street
Anchorage Place
Front Street
Adams Street
Washington Street
Old Fulton Street
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Moving to DUMBO puts you in the center of one of the most cutting edge creative communities in New York. The cobblestone streets lead you to numerous local hubs like the Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center, the PowerHouse Arena and even the oldest boxing gym in New York, Gleesons.
One of the area’s biggest draw cards is the Brooklyn Bridge and its iconic walk which attracts millions of visitors each year. We think, the Park beneath it is one of the best in the city. It’s just one of the many facets of DUMBO to familiarize yourself with:
- Outdoor lifestyle. If you’re driving near the intersection of Washington Street and Water Street you’ll need to be cautious of the Instagrammers standing in the middle of the street (day and night). It’s one of the most photographed backdrops in New York City, but you won’t need to linger there for long with ample open green spaces to picnic by the East River, walk on the sand at Pebble Beach, take your fur baby to a dog run, or explore Saint Ann’s photogenic warehouse. For a family friendly stop by the waterfront, historic Jane’s Carousel has even won a design award for Best Public Space.
- Tech ecosystem. According to Built In NYC, DUMBO is home to more start ups than any other part of Brooklyn. One of the most well known of these startups is Etsy but incubators on Jay Street like the NYU-Poly DUMBO Incubator and DUMBO Startup lab are spawning a whole new generation of tech being embraced around New York like KISI and Amplify. Perhaps it’s the result of a creative space completely different to Manhattan, but this community of entrepreneurs is making its mark in big ways.
- Foodie haven. From donuts as large as your face, to a legendary french baker and artisanal chocolate it’s hard to know where to begin with DUMBO’s culinary offerings. The Time Out market showcases everything from craft cocktails to cultural installations but we can’t overlook the birthplace of the legendary New York Slice from Grimaldi’s pizza. The woodfired slices from pop up food trucks during the local flea give them a run for their money but the best known pizza war is with Juliana’s, which ironically was also founded by a Grimaldi. It’s all so very Brooklyn.
- History. The first ferry service between Brooklyn and Manhattan dates back to 1642 and can be found in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Fulton Ferry Landing is one of the most historic parts of Brooklyn. Building architecture throughout the neighborhood harks back to it’s time as a hub of American manufacturing in the late 1800s and early 1900s, like the Arbuckle brothers, coffee kings who created the Jay Street connecting railroad when Brooklyn was America’s coffee capital. Another of these is the Empire Stores warehouse which now houses a local offshoot of the Brooklyn Historical Society. One unmissable landmark is the Brooklyn Eagle warehouse on Old Fulton Street which published the area’s own Daily Newspaper from 1841 and has now been converted to luxury condos.
- Cost of living. Between the family friendly spaces, strong innovation ecosystem and vibrant creative community, it’s no surprise real estate prices in DUMBO have been steadily on the rise for some years. With so many new and converted luxury apartments in the area, it is one of the priciest neighborhoods in all of New York City, not just Brooklyn. On the upside, there are great public transport connections if you don’t want to ride across the Manhattan Bridge every morning.
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