Brooklyn Flea is a weekend market at 80 Pearl Street in DUMBO, set beneath the Manhattan Bridge. Browse stalls of vintage clothing, antiques, records, jewelry, art, homewares and handmade crafts, with food vendors adding a stop for a snack. The mix changes from stall to stall, so it suits a slow wander even if you are not shopping for anything in particular. Prices can be high, but you may find distinctive pieces and local work among the vintage goods. Look up at the bridge as you explore.
What you can find at the market
Brooklyn Flea brings together vendors selling vintage and second-hand clothing, antiques, furniture, records, jewelry, art, homewares and collectibles. Handmade crafts and goods from local designers sit alongside older pieces, so the stalls range from practical finds to small objects that catch your eye as you browse.
The goods are not the only reason to walk through. The market is compact enough to explore at an easy pace, and you can stop to look closely at individual tables. You might come away with something, or simply enjoy browsing the mix of old and new.
Food and a break from browsing
Food vendors add another reason to pause between stalls. The market has included Colombian empanadas, and the wider selection can include artisanal foods. What is available can vary, so treat the food as part of the market experience rather than planning around a particular dish.
There is seating at the market, which helps if you want to take a break during your visit. The nearby DUMBO streets and waterfront can also make the flea market one stop on a longer walk through the neighborhood.
The DUMBO setting
At 80 Pearl Street, Brooklyn Flea sits beneath the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO. The bridge’s large arch frames the market, and the movement of traffic and trains overhead adds to the setting. It is a useful place to pause for photos as well as to browse the stalls.
The covered archway offers shelter from the weather, though it can feel cramped when the area is busy. Arriving early gives you more room to look around. In colder months, bring an extra layer for the outdoor parts of the visit.
FAQ
Where is Brooklyn Flea in DUMBO?
The market is at 80 Pearl Street in Brooklyn, beneath the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO.
What can you buy at Brooklyn Flea?
Stalls sell vintage clothing, antiques, records, furniture, jewelry, art, homewares, collectibles and handmade crafts.
Is there food at Brooklyn Flea?
Food vendors are on site. The selection can vary, and Colombian empanadas have been among the food available.
When is Brooklyn Flea open?
The DUMBO market is listed as open on Saturdays and Sundays.
