Holidays in Brooklyn

Despite living in a luxury rental in Brooklyn where it’s warm and inviting, you still live in the Northeast and have to leave your apartment at some point this winter. Surviving the harsh temperatures of New York can take some getting used to, especially if you’re not native to the area. From the blustery winds that tunnel through city streets to the feet of snow you have to traipse through to get anywhere, daily life during winter in Brooklyn can be challenging. But, this year, prepare yourself with these handy tips, because as we all well know, winter is coming.

Not everyone has the ability to be with family during the holidays. If you’re living in a luxury apartment near Park Slope, maybe you just don’t have the time or the funds to travel home for Thanksgiving but that doesn’t mean you can’t mark the holiday. With everything to explore in Brooklyn, you can establish your own Thanksgiving tradition that doesn’t involve traveling home or being with family.

Just because it’s past Labor Day doesn’t mean you can’t throw one last summer party at your Brooklyn apartment. Warm weather is still hanging on so there’s plenty of opportunity to take advantage of your building’s stunning outdoor features. Now that the rush of summer is over, everything will be less crowded, too! Invite your crew over and enjoy the last bits of summer, even if the unofficial end has already passed. Here are some tips for a happening last hurrah before the chilly air takes hold for good.

We’re just days from one of the biggest celebrations of summer – Independence Day! And, New York City is known for its incredible fireworks display. Luckily, if you’re living at one of the many Gowanus rentals in the area, you have excellent access to some of the best view spots in the city. Every year, you can bet on an awesome show and it’s never too early to start planning the perfect viewing event whether that means heading north, over to Manhattan, or planning a bash right at your own apartment. There are lots of options when you live in Brooklyn.

Though it might be a bit further out from our rentals in Brooklyn, partaking in the frenzy that is the Coney Island Mermaid Parade is a bucket list item that’s within easy reach. This year, the 36^th Annual Mermaid Parade will take to the streets on Coney Island. This unique event attracts nearly half a million every year including participants and spectators to ring in the summer season. The parade carries on the spirit of early 20^th century Mardi Gras parades that made a home on Coney Island. With costumes, floats, and more themed around everything aquatic – especially mermaids – there’s no better place to honor sea life than on Coney Island.

The official start of summer isn’t until June, but the unofficial beginning of the season kicks off with Memorial Day! Since you’re settled into your Gowanus rental which features incredible outdoor spaces, why not host a Memorial Day bash with all your friends right at home? No need to worry about walking or ride sharing anywhere when you can enjoy the sun and fun right on site. With 363 Bond Street’s Courtyard by 363 (a second-floor terrace) and Green by 363 (a roof-top lawn and activity area complete with BBQ cabanas), you’ll have everything you need to host your crew for Memorial Day.