The Knickerbocker House Neighborhood Guide
If you’re new to the area, we understand how tough that can be. We have members coming from all over the world and many of them at the start didn’t know much about America, let alone the lively neighborhood of Bushwick! Let us help you with some of the basics, so you can start exploring the neighborhood almost immediately.
Subway/Travel
It's really up to you, but here are the main ways to get to Manhattan!
The M train - Knickerbocker Ave
M train is a 2-minute walk from the house. Just make a right when you exit the house, a left on Knickerbocker Avenue, and walk until you see the Knickerbocker Ave stop. You can’t miss it.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 2 minutes; bike: 1 minutes
The L Train - Dekalb Ave
The L Train is about a 5-minute walk from the house. Make a left when you walk out of the house, and walk two blocks to Wyckoff Ave. Make another left on Wyckoff and walk to Stockholm Street. The stop is called Dekalb Ave.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Gym
Having a tough time finding a gym that suits your physical need? Here are some nearby our Knickerbocker House that you can check out.
Blink Fitness Bushwick - 399 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Blink Fitness' membership begins at as low as $15 a month. But with it comes high-quality equipment, great music to set you in a workout mood, and plenty of room for a breather in between.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 1 minute; bike: 2 minutes
Planet Fitness - 329 Wyckoff Ave, Ridgewood
You can become a member of Planet Fitness at just $10 a month. It also comes with free fitness training, and free WiFi access!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - train: 8 minutes; bus: 8 minutes; walk: 12 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
Gym X Boxing - 59 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn
This gym is a little on the pricey side but with a monthly membership fee of $140, you will also get access to a personal fitness trainer 3 times per week.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 14 minutes; walk: 19 minutes; bike: 8 minutes
Groceries
Looking to grab quick groceries? There are plenty of options you can pick from, but we have narrowed them down the major ones where you can get everything you need.
City Fresh - 2401, 229 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 8 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
Key Food - 72 - 80 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 8 minutes; walk: 9 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Mr Lemon - 410 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 1 minute; bike: 1 minute
Hi! Mango Natural Market - 341 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 4 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Great Land Deli - 290 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Angel’s Fruit Market - 272 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 7 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Coffee shops
Need your morning fix? Check out these places, hand-picked just for you.
Dweebs - 1434 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn
Ny.eater.com listed Dweebs as one of 29 Outstanding Coffee Shops in NYC, and we agree. It also has a patio with wooden chairs facing the street that are great for people-watching.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Variety Coffee Roaster - 146 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn
Grubstreet.com listed Variety Coffee Roster as one of the "absolute best lattes in New York". This cafe is also listed as one of the 10 Best Places to Drink Coffee in NYC.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Kave Espresso Bar - 119 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Kave serves organic espresso beverages, coffee, tea, and all sorts of baked goods. It also has a garden patio and free Wi-Fi. What else can one asks for??
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 13 minutes; bike: 5 minutes
Molasses Books - 770 Hart St, Brooklyn
Molasses Books functions as a used bookstore, a cafe, and a bar. It might be a tad small, but its atmosphere and interior design makes for a perfect spot to just chill and read.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Foster Sundry - 215 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Foster Sundry is a specialty grocery that is also popular for its food, coffee and draft beers. Try out the cheeses available here. They have a wide variety of American and European artisan cheeses that are made by "real people, on real farms".
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 9 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
Bushwick Public House - 1288 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn
It’s a coffee shop by day and a chilled bar by night. This spot also has a basement that serves as a dance floor!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 7 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Food
The neighborhood offers an unlimited variety of eateries at affordable prices. Here are a few that we recommend, based on the input provided by our former and current members.
Knickerbocker Bagel - 367 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
We highly recommend this spot for a hearty breakfast. Knickerbocker Bagel offers a wide array of delicacies but the restaurant's specialty has got to be its bagels and cream cheese.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 2 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Le Garage - 157 Suydam St
Craving a good, authentic French food and experience? Then head to Le Garage, a restaurant run by French mother and daughter duo.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 5 minutes
Archie's Bar & Pizza - 128 Central Ave
Archie’s is on Thrillist’s Best Bushwick Restaurant list for a reason. The pizzas served here come with thick crusts and drooping with tasty toppings. It also has more of a bar-vibe than the typical family-friendly that is often associated with pizza hubs.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 12 minutes; bike: 6 minutes
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen - 40 Bogart St
Restaurant + bar + movie theater = a perfect spot for a day out and a date
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - train: 12 minutes; bus: 11 minutes; walk: 18 minutes; bike: 7 minutes
Heavy Woods - 50 Wyckoff Ave
This is the place to go if you want to enjoy authentic Cajun food in a cozy and relaxed environment. The service here is great too!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Ali’s - 280 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
Ali’s serves delicious home-cooked Lebanese cuisines made with natural chicken, Angus beef, and American lamb. Head here if you’re craving for some mediterranean dishes!
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Nightlife
If you don’t want to spend the night in, head to these joints that are no more than 20 minutes’ walk from the house
Darlings - 242 Himrod St
Darlings is a cozy bar just near the house. You can come here to watch sports and drink some beers with your friends, or be entertained by local DJs at night.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 1 minute; bike: 1 minute
Sally Roots - 195 Wyckoff Ave
This is a great spot for a casual night out with your friends. Be sure to check out the backyard which we must say, is pretty sweet.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 2 minutes
Old Stanley's Bar - 226 Wyckoff Ave
Go back to basic at Old Stanley's where you can sit back, play a couple of rounds of pinball, and darts while enjoying a pint of beer with chicken wings or some hotdog.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 9 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Dromedary Urban Tiki Bar - 266 Irving Ave
Try out Dromedary’s tiki-style cocktails while enjoying its monthly burlesque shows, comedy skits, live music, and weekly trivia, among many other fun activities this place organizes.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 6 minutes; bike: 1 minute
Elmekkah Bar and Grill - 277 Wyckoff Ave
Elmekkah is a spacious lounge popular among hookah lovers. It's also a nice place to go dancing with DJs spinning every weekend, and visitors encouraged to make every space in the lounge a dance floor.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
Mood Ring - 1260 Myrtle Ave
Mood Ring is interesting for its unique astrology theme. Everything from its cocktail to its dance floor are based, and are constantly changing in line with the 12 horoscope signs.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 10 minutes; bike: 4 minutes
Parks
One thing we love about this neighborhood is how it is surrounded by parks. If you ever need to wind down from a stressful day, a simple 20-30 minutes around the various parks here would definitely do the magic.
Maria Hernandez Park - Knickerbocker Ave & Starr St, Brooklyn
We absolutely love this park. It has corners for sports and benches where you can just sit, relax with a book, or enjoy the sights around you.
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - walk: 8 minutes; bike: 5 minutes
Post office
United States Postal Service - 86 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 7 minutes; walk: 8 minutes; bike: 3 minutes
United States Postal Service - 1369 Broadway, Brooklyn
Distance from the Knickerbocker House - bus: 16 minutes; walk: 21 minutes; bike: 8 minutes
THAT'S ALL FOR NOW! WE CONSIDER THIS A LIVING DOCUMENT, SO IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTION OF PLACES TO ADD, OR TIPS FOR THE PLACES ALREADY ON THE LIST, LET US KNOW! YOU CAN COMMENT BELOW OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]
