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Comment: stilll needs expansion--theee should be refs as it is a major street in two very fashionable areas. DGG ( talk ) 00:24, 22 November 2021 (UTC)
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 View of Bushwick Avenue near Johnson Avenue | |
| Length | 3.6[1] mi (5.8 km) |
|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, New York City |
| Postal code | 11206, 11207, 11221 |
| Nearest metro station |  Grand StreetMontrose Avenue Bushwick Avenue–Aberdeen Street |
| North end | Maspeth Avenue |
| South end | Jamaica Avenue |
| Other | |
| Known for | Historic rowhouses, churches, subway access, Latin music and arts scene |
Bushwick Avenue is a 3.6-mile long major avenue through Williamsburg and Bushwick in the north-south portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
Route description
[edit]Bushwick Avenue begins near the intersection of Broadway and Flushing Avenue, and runs southeast through Bushwick. The street is known for its wide, tree-lined layout and a mix of residential and commercial properties. It intersects several major Brooklyn streets, including Myrtle Avenue, Gates Avenue, and Chauncey Street.
History
[edit]17th century to 20th Century
[edit]Bushwick was originally inhabited by the Lenape people before European colonization. In 1613, the land was secured by the Dutch West India Company, which played a key role in the colonization of what would become New Netherland.[2] By 1638, the company had secured the land, and in 1661, Governor Peter Stuyvesant chartered the area as Boswijck (Dutch for "little town in the woods").[3]
In the 19th century, Bushwick Avenue was developed into a residential boulevard, home to German-American immigrants, breweries, and houses of worship. The avenue’s brownstone architecture and wide roadways reflect the era’s urban planning style. As industry grew in Bushwick, the population expanded to include Italian, Puerto Rican, and Dominican communities by the early 20th century. By the 1970s, Bushwick Avenue and surrounding blocks faced sharp economic decline due to deindustrialization, redlining, and white flight. The 1977 New York City blackout had a severe impact on the neighborhood; over 25 fires were reported, and many businesses never reopened.[4] [5][6]
21st century
[edit]Since the early 2000s, Bushwick Avenue has undergone rapid gentrification. As artists and young professionals were priced out of Williamsburg, many relocated east into Bushwick. Lofts, galleries, and artisanal cafés opened along the avenue, and property values rose sharply.[7] Community activists have expressed concern over increasing rents and the displacement of longtime residents. Local organizations like Mi Casa No Es Su Casa and the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council have advocated for affordable housing and tenant protections. While the neighborhood continues to change, efforts have been made to preserve the architectural character and cultural history of Bushwick Avenue. Historic churches, murals, and rowhouses still line the street, providing a link to the avenue’s diverse past.
Transportation
[edit]Bushwick Avenue is served by several public transit options operated by the MTA.
Bus
[edit]Bushwick Avenue is also served by multiple local bus routes, including:
- The B60 runs north–south along Bushwick Avenue and Wilson Avenue, connecting neighborhoods from Williamsburg to Canarsie.
- The B38 crosses Bushwick Avenue at Dekalb Avenue, offering crosstown service.[8]
Subway
[edit]The majority of Bushwick Avenue is served by mostly New York City Subway's BMT Canarsie Line (L train) at the Bushwick Avenue–Aberdeen Street, Grand Street and Montrose Avenue stations.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Metropolitan Avenue & Bushwick Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue & Jamaica Avenue". googlemaps.com. Google Maps.
- ^ Bushwick History – Center for Brooklyn History
- ^ Stiles, Henry R. (1869). A History of the City of Brooklyn. Vol. 2. Privately printed. p. 64.
- ^ "40 Years After the Blackout, Bushwick's Recovery Continues". The New York Times. July 13, 2017.
- ^ Hogan, Gwynne (July 13, 2017). "40 Years Since Blackout, Bushwick's Broadway Still Struggles to Swing Back". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- ^ Gottlieb, Martin (July 17, 1984). "BUSHWICK, A SHAMBLES IN '77, SHOWING SIGNS OF RECOVERY". The New York Times. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- ^ "Gentrification in Bushwick, Brooklyn". The Atlantic. March 2014.
- ^ "Brooklyn Bus Map" (PDF). Metropolitan Transportation Authority. October 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Subway Map" (PDF). Metropolitan Transportation Authority. April 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2025.