The Flea Popping Up in Williamsburgh Bank
We love getting scooped on our own stories! As several publications reported yesterday, The Brooklyn Flea has worked out a deal to set up shop in the historic Williamsburgh Bank building at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene this winter. The three-month, weekends-only residency kicks off on January 9th. As some readers will undoubtably be…

We love getting scooped on our own stories! As several publications reported yesterday, The Brooklyn Flea has worked out a deal to set up shop in the historic Williamsburgh Bank building at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene this winter. The three-month, weekends-only residency kicks off on January 9th. As some readers will undoubtably be aware, the owners of the building had a tough time finding a large retail tenant given the landmarked status of the old bank interior so they’ve decided to turn it into an events space that will be known as Skylight One Hanson. We’re obviously thrilled, not only because of the space’s size, location and grandeur, but also because it will be the first time (other than an occasional Open House New York weekend) that the public has had unfettered access to view the architectural gem in many years. We’re planning on having vendors on the main floor, the mezzanine and the basement. And, yes, there will be food!
Brooklyn Flea finds new winter home in Fort Greene [Crain’s]
Brooklyn’s Biggest Building Getting Popular Flea Market [NY Post]
Brooklyn Flea Moves Winter Market to One Hanson Place [NY Mag]
Brooklyn Flea Wintering in Brooklyn’s Prettiest Building [L Magazine]
Brooklyn Flea Moves To One Hanson Place [Gothamist]
W’burg Savings Bank to House the Brooklyn Flea [Racked]
Good news for the Flea Market, its customers, and the building owners
Bad News: Now we’ll be subjected to mind numbing (self?)promotion by year round on this site.
Oh I can’t wait. Congratulations. It looks gorgeous.
Looks absolutely amazing. Can’t imagine topping the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge, but this might be competition. What a great opportunity. We posted a trackback on our site (www.hitherandthither.net) and are looking forward to taking our own photo tour…
Can’t wait to see this beautiful space, and shop and eat too — congrats!
Great news!!
Nice!
I agree with all of the positive sentiments, and 11217, especially. I look forward to attending, and hopefully can take pictures, as well. It’s such an amazing space.
I also hope the Flea is really successful there, as well. What a great opportunity.
So cool.
Not only a great thing for the Flea, but this will be wonderful PR for one of the most beautiful architectural gems in Brooklyn.
So many people will get to see this place thanks to the Flea, and I think that’s great.
> (it was an open-air red-light district).
Can we set up a red light district in this space? Totally upscale, of course. All of the prostitutes would be free range and fed only organic foods.