172 Union St
172 Union St,
Brooklyn, NY 11231
$5,495 - $6,245
2 Beds
Columbia Street Waterfront District
Brooklyn, NY
Columbia Street Waterfront District - Brooklyn, NY Area Guide
The Columbia Street Waterfront District, a neighborhood in south Brooklyn, New York, blends old and new styles by converting old industrial buildings, such as the Louis Comfort Tiffany factory on Tiffany Place, to residences, shops, and eateries. Walk, drive, or ride the bike path along tree-lined Columbia Street, a neighborhood gathering place. See condos and townhouses for rent that reflect district revitalization activities which started in 1984. Residents of the cozy neighborhood also meet at the public community gardens. Travel to midtown Manhattan, about 12 miles away, by subway, bus, taxi, or personal vehicle. Locals flock to Alma, a Mexican-American continental restaurant, for socializing, authentic tacos, and spectacular city views from its heated rooftop deck. Award-winning hotspot Pok Pok attracts neighborhood residents with its northern Thai menu. Music lovers choose Jalopy Tavern for live blues, folk, and roots sounds. While there, enjoy their popular Jalopy burger, beignets, or soul-satisfying fried chicken and biscuits. And don't forget Ferdinando’s Focacceria Restaurant, a 100-year-old favorite, which features traditional Sicilian dishes.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia Street Waterfront District - Brooklyn, NY is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Columbia Street Waterfront District - Brooklyn, NY, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Columbia Street Waterfront District - Brooklyn, NY provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Columbia Street Waterfront District - Brooklyn, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cobble Hill Park
- Coffey Park
- Gowanus Canal
- Valentino Pier
- Red Hook Park
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.