AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The boundaries of this community are not officially defined, but generally include the area bordered by Flushing Avenue to the north, Broadway to the east, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the south, and the East River to the west.

Staggered Balconies

The staggered design of the balconies allows for multiple sukkot to be erected on a single building, creating a unique and festive atmosphere throughout the neighborhood during the holiday.

Street Posters

Colorful ads cover the sides of many buildings. These signs are mainly in Yiddish and act as a form of social media. Many are advertising community events, new products and charity organizations.

Lee Avenue

The main commercial block in Williamsburg. All of the stores are locally owned-small businesses, designed to fit the communities specific needs. The stores on this block include Kosher food stores, modest clothing boutiques, men’s clothing stores, hosiery stores, Judaica stores, kosher pharmacies and much more.

B110

This is a private bus that goes between Williamsburg and Boro-Park, another large Hasidic community in Brooklyn. They are brightly colored, usually advertising furthering of Torah Studies. The users self segregate, because of beliefs. These buses have permits to stop by MTA bus stops and drive in bus lanes.