Looking for a coworking space in Brooklyn?
With soaring office prices in NYC, it’s difficult to find a place to work comfortably. However, coworking spaces are a great way to have an affordable, scalable office without having to worry about overheads.
This article covers some of the best coworking spaces in Brooklyn and their:
- Key Features
- Opening Hours
- Prices
- Address
1. Bat Haus Coworking, Bushwick
Bat Haus Coworking is an independently operated, shared office space with an expansive outdoor space too.
With its open office layout, Bat Haus focuses on developing a quiet atmosphere, so it’s not ideal for people who receive frequent phone calls or have meetings. That’s why most of their clients are ‘solopreneurs’ or freelancers.
Key features
- Permanent Desk space
- High speed wi-fi
- 2 conference rooms
- Scanner/copy/printer access
- Package and mail reception
- Access to kitchen, backyard and lounge
- Storage space for accessories and monitor
- Bike storage
- Happy hour access every week with snacks and beer
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7pm
Prices
- $25 for a day pass.
- $75 for a virtual office.
- $99 for 5 days per month access.
- $175 per month for 3 days a week access.
- $225 per month for 5 days a week access.
Address
279 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
2. BKLYN Commons, Bushwick and Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Whether you prefer working privately, in a bustling space or to have the city noise as your background score – Bklyn Commons has something for everyone. Perhaps that’s why many nonprofits have found homes at Bklyn Commons.
The perks allow you the ease of going straight from attending a meeting in their fully equipped conference room to curling up with a good book on the rooftop. Also,as they are open 24/7, it’s great for working both full time and part time.
Key features
- Rooftop access
- Corporate meeting rooms with Apple TV and HDMi connections
- Dedicated support staff available 9am to 5pm
- Kitchen
- Welcoming reception staff
- Wifi
- Scanning and printing
- Patio space and lounges
- Event Space
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
- 24/7 Access for monthly members
Prices
- $30 per hour for meeting rooms.
- $300 per month for an open desk.
- $400 per month for a dedicated desk.
- $650 per month for a private office.
Address
7 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
495 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, United States
3. Bond Collective, Gowanus
Spread across a 40,000 square foot complex, Bond Collective is a coworking boutique. They focus on providing a luxury coworking experience with their lavishly furnished office suites in multiple locations in the US.
Some of their benefits include flexible membership options and customizable office spaces for teams of all sizes.
Key features
- Conference Room
- Private phone booths
- Guest reception
- Fast Wifi
- Printing
- Mail and package services
- Maintenance team
- Showers
- Complimentary water and coffee
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
- 24/7 access for full time members
Prices
- From $50 per hour for a conference room.
- From $40 per day for day passes.
- From $300 per month for coworking.
- From $400 per month for dedicated desks.
- From $900 per month for private offices.
Address
12 Park St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
68 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
12 Newport St, Brooklyn, NY 11212, United States
4. Brooklyn Writers Space, Gowanus and Carol Gardens
Founded by a group of playwrights and novelists, Brooklyn Writers Space is a quiet, welcoming space, where you have to submit an application to be accepted. It offers a place for writers to shut out the world and focus solely on their writing.
Key features
- Proximity to Union St. subway
- Free coffee and tea
- Printing
- Lounge area
- Roof deck
- Optional storage options
- High speed internet
Opening hours
24/7 access
Prices
- From $135 per month for access between 6pm to 8am.
- From $180 per month for access between 3:30pm to 10:30pm.
- From $230 per month for full month’s worth of access at all times.
Address
185 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
286 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
5. The Compound Cowork, Prospect Lefferts Gardens
The Compound Cowork has high ceilings, plants and natural light to make it as comfortable and productive as possible. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular spaces in Manhattan!
Key features
- Indoor bike storage
- Kitchenette
- Tea and coffee
- Lounge area
- High speed internet
- Scanning, printing, copying and fax services
- Mail handling
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
- 24/7 access for full time members
Prices
- $25 for a day pass.
- $35 per hour for a conference room.
- $100 for a 5 day pass.
- $120 per month for access between 6pm to 6am.
- $200 for a 10 day pass.
- $225 for a hotdesk.
- $375 for a dedicated desk.
- $650 per month for offices.
Address
1120 Washington Ave #2, Brooklyn, NY 11225, United States
6. The Yard: Williamsburg Coworking Office Space Brooklyn
In 2011, The Yard opened its first Brooklyn location in the Greenpoint neighborhood. Since then, the business center has served hundreds of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creative professionals.
The space is best known for networking, professional mentoring and support circles.
Key features
- Private offices
- Open coworking
- Dedicated desks
- Meetings rooms
- Art gallery
- Pet friendly
- Welness programs
Opening hours
- 24/7 access for members
- Onsite assistance: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm
Prices
From $300 per month.
Address
33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
7. SHARED Brooklyn, Red Hook
SHARED is a renovated warehouse designed to match the needs of creative professionals like designers and architects. Members often trade services with each other, facilitating open collaboration and conversations.
Owned by an architect, SHARED uses energy saving equipment, reclaimed materials and environment friendly products.
Key features
- Unlimited tea, coffee
- High speed internet
- Phone booth
- Conference room
- Printer, scanner, copier
- Pet friendly
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Prices
- $30 for a day pass.
- $50 per hour for a conference room.
- $75 per month for virtual memberships.
- $250 for access 10 days a month.
- From $435 per month for dedicated desks.
- From $650 per month for a private office.
Address
185 Van Dyke St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
8. Made in New York Media Center by IFP, DUMBO
This space’s community is filled with tech and media innovators and creative professionals.
It provides mentorship programs and allows its members access to various New York City professional networks.
Key features
- Wifi
- Printing
- Kitchen
- Rooftop garden
- Conference room
- Library
- Podcast studio
- Editing studio
- Phone booths
- Personal storage
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
- Saturday- Sunday, 10am to 6pm
Prices
From $450 per month.
Address
30 John St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
9. Ditmas Coworking, Ditmas Park
Ditmas Coworking is known for its pleasant, open office space and variety seating. It aims at providing a homey atmosphere to filmmakers, journalists, writers and neighbours looking for a quiet place to work.
If members wish to take a break, Ditmas Park is right next door and has restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios and pilates studios.
Key features
- Happy hours
- Art and music events
- Lockers
- Wifi
- Fax, Copier, Scanner, Printer access
Opening hours
24/7 access
Prices
- $15 for a day pass.
- $325 for a dedicated desk.
- $475 for lockable offices.
Address
535 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226, United States
10. Friends Work Here, Carroll Gardens
Friends Work Here focuses especially on fostering lasting friendships. Members are mostly Illustrators, filmmakers, writers, designers and developers who actively bounce ideas off each other. It’s thus a great space for freelancers and small businesses.
Key features
- Lounge area
- Kitchen
- Conference room
- Phone booth
- White boards
- Networking events
- Lunch tables
- Coffee
Opening hours
24/7 access
Prices
- $450 per month for coworking.
- $675 per month for a dedicated desk.
Address
47 Bergen St floor 3, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
11. Green Desk, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint
With a layout resembling a maze, Green Desk offers plenty of natural lights and exposed brick.
The aim is to provide affordable and eco friendly office spaces with flexible memberships.
Key features
- Wifi
- Coffee
- Fruit infused water
- Maintenance team
- Mail and package services
- Kitchen
- Bike Storage
- Event Space
- Copier, Scanner, Printer access
Opening hours
24/7 access
Price
- $30 for a day pass.
- $49 per month for a virtual office.
- From $350 per month for a private office.
- From $500 per day for a conference room.
- From $500 per month for a retail shop.
Address
Green Desk DUMBO, 155 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
Green Desk Downtown Brooklyn, 147 Prince St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
Green Desk Williamsburg, 240 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States
Green Desk Greenpoint, 67 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
12. Nowhere Studio, Crown Heights
Nowhere Studio resembles a cozy living room, with high ceilings. The founders say they thought of opening the place because they had ‘nowhere to work.’
Any working professional can become a member, and they’re encouraged to work together.
Bonus: The place is built with recycled materials.
Key features
- Dedicated Parking
- Photo studio
- Free Coffee
- Rooftop deck
- Eat in kitchen
- Wifi
- Free mail and package services
- Free scanning and printing
- Monthly meetups
- Art shows
- Lockers
Opening hours
24/7 access
Price
- $175 per month for working nights and weekends.
- $195 per month for coworking.
- $330 per month for a small desk.
- $550 per month for a large desk.
Address
1582 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, United States
Conclusion
Finding a coworking space in Brooklyn isn’t hard.
With so many options catering to different work needs, there’s bound to be one that fits your requirements.
While we listed the 12 best Brooklyn coworking spaces here, feel free to check out some of these other great spaces:
- WeWork at Park Slope, Sunset Park and many other locations in NYC
- Camp David at Industry City
- Rough Draft at Hooper St
- Industrious at Dean St,
- Work Heights at Franklin Ave
- Brooklyn Works at 159
- Brooklyn Creative League at President St
Did we leave out your favourite Brooklyn coworking space?
Let us know in the comments below.
Liam Martin is a co-founder of Time Doctor which is software to improve productivity and help keep track and know what your team is working on, even when working from home.