Founded by industrial pioneer Irving T. Bush in the early 20th century, Industry City — originally known as Bush Terminal — was the first multi-tenant industrial complex of its kind in New York City and the largest in the United States. Built as a hub for commerce and manufacturing, it played a defining role in Brooklyn’s industrial heritage.

A century later, the site embarked on a major transformation. Beginning in 2013, a $450 million redevelopment reimagined the dormant industrial campus into a modern innovation district — honoring its historic architecture while building for the industries of today and tomorrow.

What began as an underutilized complex with no retail has become a vibrant, mixed-use ecosystem that now welcomes 3.3 million visits each year. Industry City is home to more than 650 companies — from makers and creative studios to global brands and emerging tech and AI businesses — supported by office suites, production spaces, and collaborative environments that scale with growing teams.

With more than 460,000 square feet of retail, 70+ restaurants and shops, outdoor courtyards, event venues, and cultural programming, Industry City has evolved into a destination where innovation, culture, and community converge — a national model for adaptive reuse and urban revitalization on Brooklyn’s waterfront.