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Living in DUMBO New York

DUMBO is the 25th most walkable neighborhood in New York with 3,006 residents.

DUMBO has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Vinegar Hill, Two Bridges, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Chinatown, Lower East Side and Civic Center.

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98 Walk Score of DUMBO, New York, NY

DUMBO is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Photo of Street Art in Dumbo in DUMBO, New York

Street Art in Dumbo

Photo of Views of the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO, New York

Views of the Brooklyn Bridge

Daily errands do not require a car in DUMBO New York.

DUMBO is the 25th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 98.

Find apartments in New York's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita and Bowery.

DUMBO Neighborhood Ranking

Compare DUMBO to other New York neighborhoods.

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Population

23 Hell's Kitchen 99 100 91 51,840
24 Brooklyn Heights 98 100 85 20,560
25 DUMBO 98 100 86 3,006
26 Two Bridges 98 100 93 28,930
27 Boerum Hill 98 100 95 22,518

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thumbnail for DumboThe word "DUMBO" actually comes from an acronym that stands for "Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass." #Dumbo offers glorious views of Manhattan, particularly the Manhattan bridge.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Dumbo

100 Transit Score of DUMBO, New York, NY

DUMBO is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find DUMBO New York apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

DUMBO has world-class public transportation and about 2 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from DUMBO on public transit.

86 Bike Score of DUMBO, New York, NY

DUMBO is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Photo of Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, New York

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Photo of Pearl St Pocket Park in DUMBO, New York

Pearl St Pocket Park

Photo of Art Under the Bridge in DUMBO, New York

Art Under the Bridge

Photo of Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, New York

Manhattan Bridge

thumbnail for Brooklyn Ice Cream FactoryThe Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory located in #Dumbo is a local favorite, but people from all over come to Brooklyn just for their ice cream! With fresh made ice cream and a beautiful view, you can't beat the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

thumbnail for The Dumbo Loft#Dumbo Brooklyn is full of plenty of apartments, studios, lofts and work spaces for rent and sale throughout the district. This is a popular area for artists and those who work in Manhattan but are looking for a more artsy scene.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on The Dumbo Loft

thumbnail for Street Art in DumboAs numerous as the artists are in #Dumbo, Brooklyn, so are the fantastic murals painted all over this art district. This mural on Adams Street is just one example of a plethora of street art people can find throughout the area.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Street Art in Dumbo

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