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The Definitive Guide to Brooklyn Office Spaces Featuring Shared Amenities

October 17, 2025

Brooklyn office seekers increasingly prioritize flexible workspaces with shared amenities that boost productivity, wellness, and community, making amenity-rich campuses a strategic advantage for growing companies.

Industry City: Premier Office Spaces with Shared Amenities in Brooklyn

Industry City is Brooklyn’s most comprehensive destination for office spaces with world-class shared amenities, spanning 6 million square feet across 16 historic industrial buildings and housing over 650 creative, technology, and production firms.

The campus operates as a multidisciplinary ecosystem where private studios, executive suites, coworking areas, and retail storefronts support flexible leasing for solo entrepreneurs through large-scale production companies. This mix fosters cross-tenant synergies and lets businesses scale without leaving the campus.

Industry City’s distinctive value is the integration of workspace, retail, dining, and cultural experiences into a single, managed environment—turning shared amenities from incidental extras into core elements of daily operations and company culture.

Comprehensive On-Site Amenities Enhancing Your Workspace Experience

Industry City’s amenity portfolio goes beyond basic shared facilities to form a cohesive ecosystem designed for modern workplaces. Highlights include a tenant-exclusive gym, three furnished and heated courtyards that enable year-round outdoor work, and 60+ restaurants and retailers on campus.

Dining options range from quick lunches to client-entertainment venues, supporting convenience and business development. Wellness programming—fitness classes, mental health resources, and seasonal activities—helps employers support staff without extra overhead. Transportation features include a shuttle to major subway lines, on-site parking, and bike facilities, while a tenant app centralizes amenity access, discounts, and bookings for conference rooms.

Major Amenities by Category:

Workspace & Productivity

  • Conference rooms, event venues, and presentation facilities
  • The Landing Executive Lounge
  • High-speed campus-wide WiFi

Wellness & Recreation

  • Tenant-exclusive fitness center and classes
  • Three furnished, heated courtyards
  • Bike storage and Citi Bike stations

Dining & Retail

  • 60+ restaurants and retail establishments
  • Multiple food halls and on-site catering
  • Tenant discounts through mobile app

Community & Professional Development

  • Networking events, mixers, and cross-industry collaboration
  • Year-round campus events

Transportation & Logistics

  • Shuttle service to subway connections
  • On-site parking, loading docks, and staging areas
  • Bike facilities and secure storage

Office Space Options Tailored to Diverse Business Needs

People enjoying tenant-exclusive gy class at Industry City

Industry City offers versatile workspace types—coworking, private offices, executive suites, and large-format production spaces—designed to fit varied industries and growth stages.

Prebuilt office solutions include glass-walled offices for visual connectivity with acoustic privacy, tech-equipped conference rooms, private call rooms, and fully equipped pantries for team collaboration. Turnkey options let businesses move in immediately while retaining customization flexibility.

For larger tenants, suites accommodate teams of 100+, and open floor plans or multi-floor production areas serve manufacturers, media companies, and others needing specialized infrastructure.

Workspace Comparison Guide:

Space TypeIdeal ForKey FeaturesSize
Coworking (Cowork IC) Freelancers, Agencies, Design Firms, and Service ProvidersFlexible desks, shared amenities, networkingAvailabilities for 1-person businesses to teams of 30+
Creative WorkshopsArtists, Designers, Photo/Content CreatorsAbundant natural light and operable windows, multi-tenant floor500 – 2,000 SQ FT
Large Office / Prebuilt Office Traditional Offices, Content Studios, Life Sciences Labs; businesses with immediate office needsBlank canvas to customize to your unique taste, Prebuilt Offices with with conference rooms, pantries, and offices2,000 – 500,000 SQ FT
Industrial Distribution, Flex Industrial, FabricationHigh ceilings, loading access, specialized infrastructure, oversized elevators 2,000 – 100,000+ SQ FT

Purpose-Built Infrastructure Supporting Modern and Scalable Workflows

Industry City’s physical and digital infrastructure supports data-intensive and logistics-heavy operations. The campus holds WiredScore Certification and offers connectivity from over 40 ISPs, providing redundancy and market-driven pricing.

Direct access to NYC’s internet backbone via Dataverge—the borough’s carrier-neutral interconnection facility—supports low-latency, high-throughput needs for machine learning, streaming, and blockchain applications. On-site data center capabilities include redundant cooling, backup power, a dedicated electrical substation, 24/7 security, and tech support.

Advanced Connectivity Features:

  • 40+ ISPs and direct backbone access via Dataverge
  • Campus fiber and copper wiring enabling low-latency, high-throughput connectivity
  • Multiple on-site carriers (Dataverge, Brooklyn Fiber, Edge Fiber) for competitive options
  • Plug-and-play, scalable connectivity with primary and backup redundancy
  • Campus-wide public WiFi powered by a 10 Gbps backbone with DDoS protection
  • On-site data center amenities—redundant power/cooling and round-the-clock security

Physical infrastructure complements digital capabilities: 15-foot-plus ceilings, oversized elevators for large moves, abundant natural light, multiple loading docks, climate control systems, staging areas, and scalable power to support growth.

Convenient Location and Transportation Access in Sunset Park

Located in Sunset Park, Industry City provides strong regional connectivity. The campus is steps from the 36th Street station (D, N, R), offering direct routes to Manhattan and Brooklyn districts, and sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway for highway access.

On-site parking and bike facilities—including outdoor racks, secure indoor storage, and Citi Bike stations—support varied commuter preferences. A shuttle service links subway access to campus entry, operating on schedules aligned with peak commuting hours to ease client and materials transport.

Sunset Park’s recent development, catalyzed by Industry City, enhances local dining, services, and cultural amenities that extend the campus experience into the neighborhood.

industry city business owners gathering for a tenant event, networking at industry city

Thriving Community Environment Fostering Collaboration and Innovation

Industry City’s community spans 650+ companies across technology, design, production, and retail, producing structured and organic collaboration opportunities uncommon in conventional buildings. Property management actively facilitates cross-tenant introductions, positioning campus management as a partner in business development.

The tenant app centralizes access to amenities, building services, community updates, and exclusive offers, while promoting engagement through event announcements and tenant spotlights. Programming includes tenant-hosted B2B events, industry mixers, seasonal celebrations, wellness sessions, and workforce development training that support professional growth and company capabilities.

The executive lounge serves as a premium setting for senior leaders to meet informally, often sparking partnerships and new ventures; these organic interactions plus structured programming materially contribute to tenant success.

How to Choose the Right Office Space with Shared Amenities in Brooklyn

Selecting the right office space requires balancing current needs, future growth, and amenity relevance to company goals. Use a structured approach to weigh quantitative costs against qualitative fit.

Five-Step Decision Framework:

  1. Assess team size and workspace preferences—coworking, creative workshop or office
  2. Match amenities to business goals—prioritize those with measurable value.
  3. Evaluate budget and lease flexibility—including utilities and service fees.
  4. Tour spaces during different times to gauge traffic, noise, and community dynamics.
  5. Negotiate customization and operational fit—technology, layout, and branding needs.

Decision Criteria Comparison:

FactorCoworkingCreative WorkshopLarge Office
Cost StructureFlexible, all-inclusiveModeratePremium
Privacy LevelLow, open collaborationMedium, dedicated but shared amenity spacesHigh, exclusive access
ScalabilityLimited individual growthExpansion optionsFlexibility for growth
Amenity AccessFull shared accessPremium amenities Premium amenities
Community IntegrationHigh interactionOn-campus networkingOn-campus networking

Advantages of Leasing Office Space at Industry City

Industry City offers advantages beyond typical leasing: a diverse tenant mix that fuels cross-industry partnerships, wellness programs that improve employee retention and productivity, and significant capital investments that keep amenities and infrastructure current.

Wellness offerings—fitness facilities, mental health resources, and outdoor spaces—support work-life integration and can lower recruitment and healthcare costs. Industry City’s investment in public spaces, wellness areas, amenities, and digital infrastructure indicate long-term commitment to tenant success and resilience against obsolescence.

Key Competitive Advantages:

FeatureBusiness BenefitMeasurable Impact
Diverse Tenant CommunityCross-industry partnershipsNew business development
Wellness Programs and Community AreasEmployee satisfaction and retentionLower recruitment and healthcare costs
Advanced Digital InfrastructureOperational reliability and scalabilityReduced downtime and IT overhead
Flexible Space OptionsAccommodation of growthLess relocation disruption
Integrated AmenitiesConvenience and professional imageImproved client relationships and productivity

The combination of historic industrial character with modern amenities creates distinctive work environments that attract talent and impress clients, supporting both creative and professional needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Office Spaces with Shared Amenities

What amenities are typically included in Brooklyn office spaces with shared features?

Typical shared amenities include high-speed internet, conference rooms, communal lounges, basic kitchen facilities, and reception services; premium campuses like Industry City add fitness centers, multiple dining options, wellness programming, outdoor spaces, shuttle services, and tenant apps with discounts.

What factors should businesses consider when choosing a coworking or office space?

Consider location access, total occupancy costs, amenity relevance, workspace suitability for team size and work style, lease flexibility for growth, and community fit; touring during typical business hours is essential to assess daily dynamics.

Are coworking spaces in Brooklyn suitable for both individuals and teams?

Yes—modern coworking campuses accommodate individuals through large teams with flexible layouts, private meeting rooms, and scalable membership tiers. Industry City’s portfolio of creative workshops and large offices also offer more opportunities to seamlessly grow your office space on campus.

What kind of community and networking opportunities can tenants expect?

Tenants can expect structured events, industry mixers, professional development programming, and organic interactions via shared amenities; Industry City’s large, curated community and active management facilitation enhance partnership and business development opportunities.


Want to hear more about leasing space at Industry City?

Email Lease@industrycity.com or fill out a quick interest form on our website.

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