Possibly the most fun and best way was not suggested by Google Maps when we visited.

If:

  • You are a creator or maker that might be interested in fabric,
  • you’re visiting New York City, 
  • and you want an extra interesting excursion. 

Then book a visit to Fabscrap Brooklyn.

Next, consider how to get to the Brooklyn Army Terminal, where Fabscrap is housed. Here are some options.

For comparison, let's say you're staying near Times Square in Midtown. Here are some ways to get there from Times Square.

Riding Lyft / Uber to Fabscrap Brooklyn

Subway

NYC Ferry

How to Ride the NYC Ferry to Fabscrap (Brooklyn Army Terminal)

Riding Lyft / Uber to Fabscrap Brooklyn

Time: “28 min to 1 hr 5 min”
Price: $50-75
Fun: You can see sights as you travel.
Bottom line: Convenient little walking, expensive, and traffic can be unpredictable.

Subway

Time: 47 minutes
Price: ~$3 per person
Fun: Riding trains is fun, people watching. Walk 14 minutes from the station.
Bottom line: The Yellow Line to the 59th Street Subway Stop seems to be the simplest subway option. Maps says Fabscrap is a 14 minute walk from the subway.

NYC Ferry

Time: 15 minute Ferry Ride + 30 minutes of Subway or other transit from Times Square
Price: $4/person (cheaper if you buy 10 tickets)
Fun: A boat ride where you see the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, Manhattan Skyline. 
Bottom line: Maybe a bit more complicated, but the maximum fun. 

How to Ride the NYC Ferry to Fabscrap (Brooklyn Army Terminal)

Consult: https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/

  • Download the ferry app
  • Children under 44 inches ride free with their adult. 
  • If you don’t buy tickets on the app, arrive with enough moments to figure out how to use the ticket vending machine. 
  • If there are several in your group, the 10 pack of tickets is cheaper per ticket.
  • There are 2 Ferry Routes that stop at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT)

To Fabscrap from Manhattan use:

  • South Brooklyn Route direction Bay Ridge (More stops)
  • Rockaway Route direction Rockaway (Fastest)

To Manhattan from Fabscrap use:

  • South Brooklyn Route direction Corlears Hook
  • Rockaway Route direction Wall Street (Fastest)

When you arrive, walk to the left of the large building. When you get to the second building, follow these instructions (from Pier 4).