_lost_in_transition


I moved to the north side of Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2004 after my romantic relationship disintegrated. I heard something was happening there.....and that rent was cheap. Walking off the Bedford Ave. subway, I knew immediately that the neighborhood would be 'home.' Graffiti, little bookshops and coffee joints, oddball characters and loft-living above a noodle factory.


Since the fatal rezoning of 2005, I've watched the neighborhood change. Gentrification has pushed out many long-time residents and the creative types that followed. Steel and glass towers have risen amongst the brownstones.  Duane Reade pharmacy now has 2 locations as Mom and Pop have sold or can no longer afford lease extensions. 


Slowly, this unique community is being transformed. Another New York City neighborhood......lost_in_transition. 

Pedestrians pass by a repair shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on August 5, 2014.
Pedestrians pass by a repair shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on August 5, 2014.
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Manhattan skyline from Williamsburg.
Manhattan skyline from Williamsburg.
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A trucker and forklift driver unload freight on Gem Street and North 15th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on March 31, 2015.
A trucker and forklift driver unload freight on Gem Street and North 15th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on March 31, 2015.
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Local sculptor, Boaz Vaadia, and long-time residents speak outside his warehouse along Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on June 22, 2015.
Local sculptor, Boaz Vaadia, and long-time residents speak outside his warehouse along Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on June 22, 2015.
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An elderly woman walks down Wythe Avenue with recycling in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 11, 2015.
An elderly woman walks down Wythe Avenue with recycling in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 11, 2015.
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Fire escapes and backyards in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 15, 2015.
Fire escapes and backyards in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 15, 2015.
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A house along Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 2015.
A house along Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 2015.
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Men play chess along Berry Street in Williamsburg, New York on November 11, 2015.
Men play chess along Berry Street in Williamsburg, New York on November 11, 2015.
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Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church along Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church along Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
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A woman cleans her windows above Kasia's Restaurant on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 16, 2015.
A woman cleans her windows above Kasia's Restaurant on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 16, 2015.
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Congregation members enter the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Williamsburg, New York, New York, on March 22, 2015.
Congregation members enter the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Williamsburg, New York, New York, on March 22, 2015.
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Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 2015.
Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 2015.
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Band and priest on the Giglio at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, O' Giglio e Paradiso along Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 12, 2015.
Band and priest on the Giglio at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, O' Giglio e Paradiso along Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 12, 2015.
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Men lift the Giglio at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, O' Giglio e Paradiso along Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 12, 2015.
Men lift the Giglio at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, O' Giglio e Paradiso along Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 12, 2015.
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Cyclists pass a mural is seen at the intersection of Bedford and Broadway, the dividing line between North (Hipster) and South (Hassidic Jewish) Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on July 20, 2014.
Cyclists pass a mural is seen at the intersection of Bedford and Broadway, the dividing line between North (Hipster) and South (Hassidic Jewish) Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on July 20, 2014.
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A Hasidic couple and child pass under the Williamsburg Bridge along Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 10, 2015.
A Hasidic couple and child pass under the Williamsburg Bridge along Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 10, 2015.
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Two Orthodox Jewish women walk past a warehouse in Williamsburg, Brookyn, New York on March 30, 2013.
Two Orthodox Jewish women walk past a warehouse in Williamsburg, Brookyn, New York on March 30, 2013.
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A dilapidated house along South 4th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 15, 2015.
A dilapidated house along South 4th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 15, 2015.
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A woman looks out a window along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
A woman looks out a window along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
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A pedestrian along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
A pedestrian along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
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Latin men play dominoes along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
Latin men play dominoes along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
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"Ashes to Ashes" mural by Los Muralistas de El Puente on South 4th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 12, 2015.
"Ashes to Ashes" mural by Los Muralistas de El Puente on South 4th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 12, 2015.
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Two women embrace at the East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 04, 2015.
Two women embrace at the East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 04, 2015.
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A skateboarder does a rail slide on North 9th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 25, 2015.
A skateboarder does a rail slide on North 9th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 25, 2015.
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Diners at Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 11, 2015.
Diners at Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 11, 2015.
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A film crew in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 08, 2015.
A film crew in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 08, 2015.
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Patrons at Charleston Bar along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
Patrons at Charleston Bar along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
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A woman sits at a sidewalk vendor stall along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on November 29, 2015.
A woman sits at a sidewalk vendor stall along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on November 29, 2015.
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Two men enjoy a spring day on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 21, 2015.
Two men enjoy a spring day on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 21, 2015.
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A blind man crosses Bedford Avenue.
A blind man crosses Bedford Avenue.
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A long-time local homeless man reclines on a bench outside Cafe Colette on Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on February 13, 2015.
A long-time local homeless man reclines on a bench outside Cafe Colette on Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on February 13, 2015.
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70-year resident, Leonora Russo, crosses Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
70-year resident, Leonora Russo, crosses Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 2015.
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A couple hugs on the sidewalk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 28, 2014.
A couple hugs on the sidewalk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 28, 2014.
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New construction rises beyond the offices of Vice Media in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on February 11, 2015.
New construction rises beyond the offices of Vice Media in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on February 11, 2015.
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A child passes graffiti in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 28, 2014.
A child passes graffiti in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 28, 2014.
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FDNY firefighters extinguish a warehouse blaze at the CitiStorage facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on February 01, 2015.
FDNY firefighters extinguish a warehouse blaze at the CitiStorage facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on February 01, 2015.
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Domino Sugar Factory under demolition to make way for high-rise residential apartment towers along the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on April 28, 2014.
Domino Sugar Factory under demolition to make way for high-rise residential apartment towers along the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on April 28, 2014.
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A construction site (Level Hotel) along Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 11, 2015.
A construction site (Level Hotel) along Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 11, 2015.
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A school group walks past new residential construction in Williamsburg, Brookyn, New York on March 30, 2013.
A school group walks past new residential construction in Williamsburg, Brookyn, New York on March 30, 2013.
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Graffiti as art on new condo construction along Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 21, 2015.
Graffiti as art on new condo construction along Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 21, 2015.
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A woman crosses the street toward Williamsburg Realty.
A woman crosses the street toward Williamsburg Realty.
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A mover lifts a chair in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 28, 2014.
A mover lifts a chair in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 28, 2014.
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House for sale along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
House for sale along South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
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A building for sale along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
A building for sale along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
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"Gentrification in Progress" caution tape at recently-closed Nita Nita on Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 08, 2015.
"Gentrification in Progress" caution tape at recently-closed Nita Nita on Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 08, 2015.
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Pedestrians pass by the recently-closed Kings Pharmacy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on August 5, 2014.
Pedestrians pass by the recently-closed Kings Pharmacy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on August 5, 2014.
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Long-time resident, William Makowiecki sits outside Juniper along Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 10, 2015. Mr. Makowiecki will be leaving Williamsburg at the end of July for St. Petersburg, FL. He can no longer afford the rent on his apart
Long-time resident, William Makowiecki sits outside Juniper along Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 10, 2015. Mr. Makowiecki will be leaving Williamsburg at the end of July for St. Petersburg, FL. He can no longer afford the rent on his apart
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Passengers wait for the ferry during morning rush-hour in Williamsburg, New York on November 05, 2015.
Passengers wait for the ferry during morning rush-hour in Williamsburg, New York on November 05, 2015.
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Citibikes along Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 16, 2015.
Citibikes along Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 16, 2015.
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Local sculptor Boaz Vaadia speaks at a community meeting opposing CitiBikes at the People's Firehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
Local sculptor Boaz Vaadia speaks at a community meeting opposing CitiBikes at the People's Firehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
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New York City Council Member, Stephen Levin, and residents of Brooklyn and Greenpoint gather to press for the finalization of Bushwick Inlet Park in front of City Hall, New York, New York, on February 12, 2015.
New York City Council Member, Stephen Levin, and residents of Brooklyn and Greenpoint gather to press for the finalization of Bushwick Inlet Park in front of City Hall, New York, New York, on February 12, 2015.
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Kids hold signs at a rally for Bushwick Inlet Park completion in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 16. 2015.
Kids hold signs at a rally for Bushwick Inlet Park completion in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 16. 2015.
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A young woman walks her dog in front of a new apartment complex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

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Santas walk down Berry Street during SantaCon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 12, 2015.
Santas walk down Berry Street during SantaCon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 12, 2015.
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A woman takes a selfie along the boardwalk along the East River with views toward the Williamsburg Bridge and Manhattan in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on November 21, 2015.
A woman takes a selfie along the boardwalk along the East River with views toward the Williamsburg Bridge and Manhattan in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on November 21, 2015.
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An ad on the fence of soon-to-be Trader Joe's along Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 14, 2015.
An ad on the fence of soon-to-be Trader Joe's along Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 14, 2015.
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Pedestrians pass Brooklyn Industries on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 12, 2013.
Pedestrians pass Brooklyn Industries on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on May 12, 2013.
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A couple, recently-moved to the neighborhood, enjoy Bakeri on Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 22, 2015.
A couple, recently-moved to the neighborhood, enjoy Bakeri on Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 22, 2015.
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J. Crew store on Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 22, 2015.
J. Crew store on Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 22, 2015.
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Soul Cycle along Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on June 23, 2015.
Soul Cycle along Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on June 23, 2015.
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An elderly man stares through the window of Starbucks on North 7th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on June 23, 2015.
An elderly man stares through the window of Starbucks on North 7th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on June 23, 2015.
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A water tower on Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
A water tower on Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on April 06, 2015.
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