Berghahn Books Inc

A small press carving out a distinct presence in Brooklyn’s historic DUMBO scene, Berghahn Books Inc operates a niche halfway between writer-preferred venues and trade distribution hubs. Below the arched industrial storefronts along Jay Street, serious readers and scholars often find titles otherwise overlooked by larger houses. Beyond the borough’s usual tourist crossfire, the publisher maintains a specialist reputation among anthropologists, sociologists, and area bookshops seeking focused nonfiction.

Reaching 20 Jay Street’s fifth-floor workspace brings the physical address into play: 20 Jay St Ste 502, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Freight elevators, not storefronts, first signal that serious work happens behind the façade. Behind that anonymous door lie editorial desks stacked with forthcoming lists, rights catalogs, and catalogues backlogged from overseas roundtables.

Call ahead before heading over—those inside are rarely on the front line: (212) 233-6004. Clear the route with the online map link to avoid Jay Street’s evening bike traffic. From there the quiet above the fray replaces the waterfront buzz you’ll still hear one block south.