Cobblestone streets and the ghosts of cardboard manufacturers past mix with emerging high-tech companies, art and design studios, young professionals moving from Manhattan "discovering" DUMBO, Brooklyn. With a 24-hour organic-grocery store, a bank, quiet streets, access to the A, C, and F lines, and plans for a children's playground in Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO has become an attractive neighborhood for families. DUMBO is the energetic artistic 24-hour community located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Just 5 minutes from downtown Manhattan, DUMBO, has millions of square feet of space housed in landmark buildings, a vibrant history and stunning views. Over the last few years the cultural presence in the area has grown tremendously. Countless galleries, performance spaces, and artists'studios have opened and are attracting visitors and critical attention. DUMBO has emerged as one of the fastest changing areas in New York City, with new residents, office tenants and retailers moving in every day to make DUMBO a true 24-hour community. This mix of uses combined with the creative energy of the neighborhood has made DUMBO one of the most sought-after commercial and residential neighborhoods in New York City. The dazzling views of the lower Manhattan skyline, the statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and the East River - quintessential picture-postcard view of New York - have been the inspiration for film directors, fashion stylists and photographers for years. With the sun setting behind Manhattan or the lights of the city and bridges twinkling at night, even the most jaded city-dweller can't help but be wowed. The existing riverfront park, an extraordinary rarity in New York City, is an undiscovered jewel, a secret spot to relax and take in the stunning scene. Neighborhood attractions like the renowned River Café, Grimaldi's Pizza, and Olga Bloom's Bargemusic enjoy immense popularity, drawing regular patrons from Brooklyn and Manhattan, as well as visitors from around the world. New retailers such as Jacque Torres Chocolate, ABC Carpet and Home and West Elm are popping up every day, a testament to the vicinity's newfound stylishness.
From Main Street on the west to Jay Street on the east, from the East River on the north to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on the south.
DUMBO neighbors Downtown Brooklyn to the South and Brooklyn Heights to the South West.
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