Brooklyn Office Space: What to Consider When Choosing Your Company's First Office Space
November 4, 2025
Choosing your company's first office is a milestone moment—and it's about much more than finding four walls and desks. The right Brooklyn office space can shape your company culture, attract top talent, and signal to the world that you've arrived. But with so many factors to weigh, where do you start?
When evaluating office spaces, start with these core factors:
Talent Pool & Accessibility
Can your team (and future hires) easily get to the office? Transit access matters. In DUMBO, the A/C/F/2/3 subway lines and NYC Ferry make commutes seamless from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond. A centrally located Brooklyn office space often provides better access than you'd expect—convenient for employees across the boroughs.
“Before we moved, we ran a geographic assessment on the most convenient place for most employees to commute to and DUMBO won! Between the great coffee and lunch options, open concept spaces, ad stunning views, we feel like we have all we need to do our best work.”
Melanie Travis, Founder and CEO of Andie Swim
Cost & Flexibility
Your budget matters, but so does flexibility. As a first-time office seeker, you don't want to lock into a rigid long-term lease that doesn't account for growth. At Two Trees, we offer 18-month minimum leases with a unique advantage: if you need more space during your lease term, we'll help you find it with no penalty or fee. Since we own multiple properties in DUMBO, we can seamlessly help you grow your space within our portfolio.
Proximity to Your Ecosystem
Where are your clients? Your collaborators? Your industry peers? Being close to key markets and partners creates opportunities. DUMBO has emerged as a creative and tech hub, home to design studios, architecture firms, startups, and media companies. When you're surrounded by your industry, collaboration happens organically.
“There are creative agencies everywhere, clients right in the neighborhood, people swapping ideas — it feels like the right ecosystem for what we do.”
Frank Moran, founder and principal of The Experiential Group
Amenities That Matter
Don't underestimate the value of quality amenities. Shared conference rooms, rooftop spaces with skyline views, bike storage, on-site parking, and 24/7 access all enhance your team's experience. At Two Trees, our Brooklyn office buildings include oversized landscaped rooftops, tech-enabled meeting spaces, phone rooms, wellness rooms, and pet-friendly policies—amenities that supplement your leased space and support how modern teams actually work.
Neighborhood & Daily Experience
Your office neighborhood environment affects morale more than you might think. DUMBO offers waterfront green space, independent coffee shops, galleries, and some of Brooklyn's best restaurants—not the chain retail you'd find in a purely commercial district. It's the big city feel with a calmer, more human-scale energy and a tight-knit community.
"Moving here gave us a lot of credibility as a firm. DUMBO has a creative reputation and attracts clients who value design. It’s also just a great place to work — there’s a strong sense of community and shared resources, and clients love coming here."
Joe McGuier, Co-Principal of JAM Architecture
Brand Alignment
Your office location says something about your company. DUMBO carries weight, especially in the design, fashion, and tech worlds. It signals that you've made it—that you're serious, creative, and part of a forward-thinking community.
What First-Time Office Seekers Overlook
Many companies exploring office options make the same mistakes. They overlook Brooklyn entirely, assuming Manhattan is the only option—when in reality, Brooklyn office space in DUMBO is centrally located and accessible from across the city.
Others choose coworking spaces without considering how it may appear to clients, or the lack of control over hours, customization, and your environment. With a private office in Brooklyn, you get 24/7 access, the freedom to build out your brand, and the credibility of having your own space.
Ready to Find Your First Office?
At Two Trees, we offer Brooklyn office spaces ranging from move-in-ready furnished suites for small teams to expansive DUMBO lofts that can scale with you. Our spaces are customizable, our lease terms are flexible, and our community is unmatched.
Let's find the office that helps your company thrive—explore Brooklyn office space in DUMBO today.
