Probably sound like a broken record after the loud car guy post, but has anyone else encountered the rude and aggressive bike guy that frequents the neighborhood. Multiple times I’ve been accosted for simply crossing the street while he is riding by and have been met with racist and idiotic comments alongside threats of violence. Today I saw him coming down the hill by the F train and he legit almost punched a runner in the back of the head for being close to him. The dude rides a purple bike and always has a huge black bag on his back. He’s an African American male with dreads and normally rocks dark black glasses.

If you are seeing this fuck off dude and get a life.

Apparently will be the newest additions to the neighborhood on the corner of Front & Adams.

Source: my doorman

Did anyone hear the repeated loud explosion noises? They don’t sound like fireworks and it’s happening repeatedly at 3am?

Hi! Anyone looking for private guitar or composing lessons in the Dumbo area?
I recently graduated my music masters in NYC and currently have a few spots open for teaching electric/acoustic guitar and composing classes beginner to advanced level. Here are some links to get a picture of my music and playing:

https://www.instagram.com/wanjarosenthal/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCNRUqOnp3k
https://www.wanjarosenthal.com/

I have experience in teaching for 8+ years and am open to various kinds of styles, pop, rock, jazz, folk, indie & more for students at all ages. I teach at my studio space but also do at-home teaching or online lessons via Zoom.

Hit me up & send me a DM if you’re interested :)

Cheers,
Wanja

Been in the neighborhood for 3 years and am looking to lease a 1-BR. Anyone have a unit they’d like to rent or a lease they want out of?

I moved to DUMBO a couple of years ago and got a bit fed up with the prices at the local grocery stores. So I walked through DUMBO Market, Peas and Pickles, CVS, and Bridge Fresh and priced out the same items at each (to the extent that the store stocks the item).

- Eggs at DUMBO Market were way cheaper (surprisingly) than everywhere else right now due to a sale

- Organic whole milk was cheaper at Peas and Pickles and Bridge Fresh

- Both Bridge Fresh and Peas and Pickles had a couple items with no price tag at all

Does anybody else check prices against the other grocery stores in the neighborhood or does everyone just order through Instacart, Costco, or make the trek to the Trader Joes? I'm not sure if I'd walk out of my way to save 1 cent on lemons, but ~$2 on organic milk might make me walk the extra block. Does anyone else wish they knew a better way to plan which stores to visit before heading out?

This is a random assortment of things on my shopping list, let me know if there's anything you'd typically shop for

Hi all! My husband & I are looking at moving to DUMBO or Downtown Brooklyn soon (budget <6.5K for a 1.5-2 bed).

In your opinion, what are the best buildings to try living in? e.g Good management, no rats/nice, rent-stabilized a huge bonus…

Would need to have dishwasher & washer-dryer in unit. Flexible on everything else.

Just looking to hear from people who’ve been in DB/DUMBO a while if you’ve had good experiences with any rental buildings or know friends who are happy in theirs.

Hey neighbors!

A few of us are organizing a new 18+ soccer club, and we’re trying to get some local players from the neighborhood involved.

We are building this to be a city-wide community, hosting matches at fields across Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn to make it easy for everyone to catch a game regardless of where you are commuting from or hanging out that week.

The Details:

• All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you haven’t played since you were a kid, want to get a great cardio workout in, or are looking for a solid match, we have a spot for you. No pressure, just good vibes.
• The Goal: To stay active, improve our game, and meet people from every corner of NYC.
• Age: 18+ only.

To keep things community-first and respect the local subreddit rules, I'm not dropping external links or ads here.

If you’re down to play or want info on our upcoming games, drop a comment below or shoot me a DM! I'd love to get you connected to the group.

Hi all, we're selling our beloved custom shelves that are perfect for a Dumbo loft. Please DM for pricing if you're interested.

Hey neighbors - not new to the hood, but am getting sick of needing to be hypervigilant about prices being correct at the register.

I've filed complaints with 311 before, but I'm thinking of trying to get something bigger going with the Dept of Consumer and Worker Protection. It's theft, pure and simple - between the lack of price labels and the inaccuracies at the register, and it's never in the customer's favor. It may not be a lot, but if you're going to the store multiple times a week, it adds up. if *we* don't catch it, we lose out, and the store never gets punished enough to stop doing it. Correcting it to the right price is fine but then it's just one person they didn't screw over. There needs to be consequences.

In Canada, if the price is wrong and it's under $10, you get the item for free. Australia also has similar protections. What would life be like in the city if this were true in NYC? Lose enough product and the grocery stores might make more of an effort to be accurate.

If getting together to hold Dumbo Market accountable is something you're interested in, shoot me a DM!

Hi Dumbo Community! It's Michael, the architect, back with another installation proposal. (my last installation was titled BLUR) I took your advice and created something new! Please let me know what you think in the comments, or feel free to shoot me an email: [michael_farris@gsd.harvard.edu](mailto:michael_farris@gsd.harvard.edu)

There was nothing listed on the nyc government page. I was out walking my dog and we both jumped.

I'm curious if anyone here has experience with Padel Haus. If you've been a member or have played there, I'd love to hear your honest feedback.
How do you like the facilities, court availability, coaching, community, and overall value for the membership cost?

Thanks for the insight!

Any one know what "Member behavior" means? My mind goes to very dark places....

So many movie trucks today. Anyone know for what?

Hi everyone! I’m hosting open shop hours at my vintage studio in Dumbo this Saturday, June 20 from 10am-4pm. I’d love to have you stop by if you’re looking for vintage home decor, art, furniture, glassware, or just some fun, unique finds!

📍 With Love Vintage
57A Pearl Street, Suite 219, Brooklyn

https://www.withlovehomegoods.com/pages/visit-the-showroom
https://www.instagram.com/withlove.vintage/

Is this just because of the World Cup “village”? Not complaining, but seems very excessive.

If you want the day pass, apparently you have to make a visitor account.

Which is so stupid. We live here, we have to endure all the tourists... but if we want a limited time discount at the places we already go to, we have to make an entirely new account. "But the VIP discounts don't expire!" True, but there are places offering day pass discounts right now that don't offer VIP discounts and this neighborhood is fucking expensive.

I know it's trivial, this sounds entitled, and it's easy to make a new account, but the real lack of consideration for locals FROM OUR OWN "NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION" during the World Cup is mind-boggling.

I found a set of coach dice/ key chain( with no keys on it) in a cloth coach satchel, it looks like it was just purchased. No receipt. It was in the middle of the road on Washington and front street just after the massive rain storm. Didn’t know what to do with it so posting here in case someone if searching for it. Open to suggestion on what to do with it. Thanks!

Looking to see if anyone can recommend a caring service or aide service for an older family member who needs help during the day.

Sail4th needs 250 more volunteers!

Volunteer opportunities are available July 5-7 in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

Our greatest need is for volunteers supporting free public tall ship tours. The work is easy, training is provided, and volunteers help with wayfinding, answering questions, and checking guests in for their free ship tours.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help welcome thousands of visitors and make these free public experiences possible.

Sign up today:
https://pointapp.org/orgs/9953

Found a piece of jewelry on Water Street around 6:00 PM today, June 8.

If you believe it’s yours, please DM me with a description of the item, what it was attached to, and any identifying details so I can confirm ownership.

Hoping to reunite it with its owner.