Bushwick
Brooklyn's street art and nightlife district, where warehouse blocks hold murals, galleries, clubs and Roberta's pizza.
Example
The L to Jefferson Street lands in the middle of the Bushwick Collective murals, which get repainted constantly and are free to walk at any hour.
Related terms
Coffee
Sey Coffee
A Bushwick roaster in a skylit industrial space, considered one of the most serious light-roast programs in America.
Coffee
Variety Coffee Roasters
A Bushwick-born roaster with roomy cafes across Brooklyn and Manhattan, known for approachable roasts and long hours.
Neighborhoods
Williamsburg
Brooklyn's trend engine across the East River, dense with restaurants, vintage shops, music venues and waterfront...
Neighborhoods
SoHo
The cast-iron district south of Houston Street, where 19th-century lofts became art studios and then a shopping mecca.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bushwick safe for visitors?
The mural and venue zones are well-trafficked and fine with normal city awareness. It is an industrial grid at night, travel with the crowd flows.
What is the Bushwick Collective?
An outdoor rotating gallery of large-scale street art centered on Troutman Street, free always, best photographed midday when shutters are up.
When is the best time to photograph the murals?
Midday, when the roll down shutters are up and the full walls are visible. Early mornings and nights hide a good share of the art behind closed gates.
