Holidays in Brooklyn

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.

Just like its fall counterpart Friendsgiving, Freaster is the perfect time to gather your crew at your Brooklyn apartment and celebrate spring!  Since Easter falls on the first day of the month this year, don’t feel tied to hosting your fabulous feast before the actual day. You have all of April to celebrate! Here are some tips for throwing the best Freaster yet!

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most fun days in the city. No matter what you’re into or where you’re from, you’re Irish for one day and thankfully, there’s lots to do! This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday, so the revelry near your Gowanus apartment will no doubt last well into the night. Finding what spots to hit will be the hardest part of planning your day! Here’s what’s going on for St. Patrick’s Day in Brooklyn and beyond.

While we offer a variety of fitness-focused amenities onsite, staying active during winter near our luxury Brooklyn apartments can still be challenging. From the short days to the bitter temperatures, finding the motivation to sweat is harder during the colder months. After you’ve stopped by our onsite fitness center, or taken a class at our yoga studio, head out into the best neighborhood in Brooklyn to discover new and exciting fitness endeavors. There are ways to break a sweat beyond free weights and elliptical machines, right near your Gowanus apartment.

Interested in joining the masses in dining out for Valentine’s Day? You’re in luck! There is a slew of options right nearby your Gowanus apartment that will satisfy any taste or craving. And, if it turns out any of them are just too crowded, you’ll be close enough to home to cook up a back-up plan.

Valentine’s Day is overrated, so why not gather your girl crew and throw a ladies-only party with those who’ll never break your heart? Your Brooklyn apartment is the perfect place to host an anti-Valentine’s lady party with everything you and your crew enjoy. Even heading out on the town for the night comes with the risk of being surrounded by lovey-dovey couples, so instead, here are some ways to host your own lovefest at home.