About this Location

Facility Overview

Parking Lot Building 2 is an open-air surface parking facility situated within the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) industrial and commercial complex in Sunset Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11220). Serving Building B (historically Building 2) and the active waterfront esplanade, this ground-level lot provides wide driving aisles, clearly delineated parking bays, and direct street-level access. Because it is an outdoor facility with no overhead clearance restrictions or low-hanging structural beams, it accommodates standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and commercial vans without the height concerns typical of urban parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on the vibrant Upper New York Bay waterfront, this parking area places drivers right in the heart of Sunset Park\'s premier innovation and manufacturing district:

Brooklyn Army Terminal & Pier 4: Located directly on campus, offering immediate access to BAT businesses, art installations, maker spaces, and the scenic Pier 4 waterfront walkway.
NYC Ferry Sunset Park Terminal: Just a 3 to 5-minute walk to the ferry landing at Pier 4, connecting passengers directly to Wall Street/Pier 11, Governors Island, and the Rockaways.
Industry City: Situated roughly 1 mile north (a 5-minute drive or short transit hop), featuring an extensive collection of food halls, artisan shops, distilleries, and rooftop events.
Bush Terminal Piers Park: Located just north along the waterfront, offering athletic fields, nature trails, and sweeping skyline views of Lower Manhattan.
Sunset Park Commercial Corridor: Minutes from 5th Avenue and 8th Avenue, renowned for authentic dining, bakeries, and vibrant community culture.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can reach the facility via 58th Street or 1st Avenue, both of which connect seamlessly to 4th Avenue and the Gowanus Expressway (I-278). The proximity to I-278 makes entering and exiting straightforward for commuters traveling from Lower Manhattan, Staten Island via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, or eastern Brooklyn. For those switching to public transportation, the NYC Ferry service at Sunset Park/BAT Pier 4 is steps away. Additionally, the 59th Street subway station (servicing the N and R lines) is located approximately four avenues east (about a 12 to 15-minute walk or brief bus connection on the B11 route).

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface lot with straightforward drive-in access.
Unrestricted vertical clearance, accommodating high-roof vans, tall trucks, and rooftop accessories.
Designated accessible (ADA) parking spaces situated close to building entrances and walking ramps.
Well-illuminated campus environment with round-the-clock Brooklyn Army Terminal security patrols.
Convenient multi-modal transfer point for NYC Ferry riders and business park visitors.

Ideal For

Ferry Commuters: Drivers utilizing the NYC Ferry network from Sunset Park/BAT Pier 4 into Lower Manhattan or coastal Queens.
Business Visitors & Tenants: Clients, contractors, and staff visiting tech firms, media studios, and light industrial spaces within Brooklyn Army Terminal Building 2.
Waterfront Visitors & Eventgoers: Patrons attending community festivals, waterfront screenings, or seasonal pop-ups across the terminal campus.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When entering the Brooklyn Army Terminal campus, follow directional signage toward Building B / Building 2 and the ferry landing. Parking within the complex is frequently used by daily commuters connecting to the NYC Ferry, so arriving before 8:30 AM on weekdays ensures the best choice of stalls. Always take note of posted campus regulations regarding overnight stays and commercial loading zones, and allow a few extra minutes during evening peak hours when traffic merges onto 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue toward the Gowanus Expressway.