DUMBO encompasses two sections, the area between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and Vinegar Hill, east of the Manhattan Bridge. 109 GOLD lies in the heart of Vinegar Hill. The area is one of New York City’s premier art districts. It features art galleries such as St. Ann’s Warehouse and the A.I.R. Gallery. Many New Yorkers come to this part of Brooklyn for its culinary excellence. Some famous restaurants and shops include Grimaldi's, the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, the River Café, and much more. Transportation to and from Manhattan is easy. There is a water taxi from Fulton Landing, and the F, A, and C lines of the New York City subway are in close proximity to the building.