Housing Works – Brooklyn Heights

About Housing Works – Brooklyn Heights

Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights is one of the most historically significant commercial streets in Brooklyn — a tree-lined block in one of New York City's oldest residential neighborhoods, surrounded by 19th-century brownstones and institutions that suggest permanence and established community. Housing Works' presence on Montague Street fits naturally into that character: a non-profit with a serious mission, operating with the consistency and quality standards that a neighborhood like Brooklyn Heights expects. The donation stream at this location reflects the surrounding community's demographics. Brooklyn Heights is one of the most affluent residential neighborhoods in New York City, home to lawyers, judges, executives, and their families — people who have been buying good things for a long time and who donate accordingly. Quality wool coats, genuine vintage accessories, professional clothing in excellent condition, and occasional significant household goods cycle through the floor with more regularity than at most Housing Works locations. The book section — a Housing Works staple — is particularly strong here, reflecting the neighborhood's intellectual community. The DUMBO adjacency makes this location useful as a companion stop to the Brooklyn Flea. On a Brooklyn Flea weekend, the Montague Street Housing Works is about a 10-minute walk north through Brooklyn Heights, making a natural two-stop morning: Housing Works when it opens, then down to the Flea. The two stops together cover very different price points and selection styles, which makes the combination complementary rather than redundant. All proceeds fund Housing Works' HIV/AIDS care, housing, and advocacy services. The High Street A/C stop and the Clark Street 2/3 stop both serve Brooklyn Heights.