IKEA. Smorgasburg. Prospect Park. Coney Island. The Barclays Center. Hipsters in indie coffee shops. Only one borough of New York City can boast all these gems in the space of just 97 square miles: Brooklyn.
If you’re living in our Albee Square building this summer, you’ll have easy to access to all of these Brooklyn icons, plus so much more! But before you can start exploring, let’s make sure you know where to go for all of life’s necessities, including groceries, subway stops, and most importantly, coffee.
Getting Around
Most likely, you’ll be commuting to work on a daily basis. Follow these tips to master the subway, but also take note of nearby subway lines and where they can get you to.
2/3 Train at Hoyt Street
Financial District in 14 minutes
Times Square in 28 minutes
A/C/F/R Jay Street Metrotech
World Trade Center in 23 minutes
Union Square in 26 minutes
Rockefeller Center in 30 minutes
2/3/4/5 Nevins Street
Financial District in 16 minutes
Union Square in 27 minutes
Grand Central in 31 minutes
B/Q/R Dekalb Avenue
Union Square in 19 minutes
World Trade Center in 24 minutes
Groceries
Brooklyn is home to many basic grocery stores, like Target and Whole Foods. However, there are tons of local spots for specialty items, too! We’ve listed a couple below, and for more about grocery shopping in New York City, check out this blog.
Target
Citypoint Brooklyn, 445 Albee Sq. W.
Across the street from Albee Square!
Trader Joe’s
Citypoint Brooklyn, 445 Albee Sq. W.
Across the street from Albee Square!
Whole Foods
115 Flatbush Ave.
10 minute walk
Sahadi’s (iconic Middle Eastern grocery store)
187 Atlantic Ave.
15 minute walk
Shopping
If you’ve already realized you don’t have enough business casual options for your summer internship, never fear. Downtown Brooklyn is home to dozens of options for all your outfit needs. Plus, you can pick up a book to read on your commute or your Saturday off! (And if you need help finding your summer internship style, here’s how to dress to impress.)
CityPoint Brooklyn (Century21, other shops)
445 Albee Sq. W.
Across the street from Albee Square!
Fulton Mall (outdoor complex with 150+ local and chain retailers)
Fulton St.
5 minute walk
Buffalo Exchange (thrift shop for men’s and women’s clothing)
109 Boerum Pl.
13 minute walk
Barnes and Noble
106 Court St.
13 minute walk
Books Are Magic (independant bookstore)
225 Smith Street
17 minute walk
Coffee
Brooklyn has some of the city’s best coffee shops, whether you’re searching for a quiet spot to catch up on homework, a hip place to take a coffee date, or the perfect almond milk latte. Caffeine addict or not, you’ll want to bookmark these spots. (Check out more of our favorite NYC coffee shops.)
Renaissance Java Cafe (modern coffeehouse with soups and salads)
200 Schermerhorn St.
6 minute walk
Gregory’s Coffee (New York based coffee roaster)
16 Court St.
10 minute walk
Bluestone Lane (Australian style coffee, spacious interior)
55 Prospect St.
15 minute walk
Brooklyn Roasting Company (famous Brooklyn roastery, plenty of seating)
25 Jay St.
20 minute walk
Miscellaneous Life Necessities
Here’s a list of miscellaneous places you might need to visit this summer, whether it’s to mail a package or visit an urgent care.
Duane Reade (pharmacy and convenience store)
559 Fulton St.
3 minute walk
CityMD Brooklyn Heights
135 Montague St.
15 minute walk
Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 Dekalb Ave.
8 minute walk
UPS Store
165 Court St.
15 minute walk
US Post Office
539 Atlantic Ave.
12 minute walk
Want more more cool things to do in Brooklyn? Check out this blog!