The Brooklyn Army Terminal is announcing a 300,000-square-foot expansion to add more industrial and public space to the Terminal Annex in Sunset Park.

New York City Economic Development Corporation, which is responsible for leasing space to tenants, says the current facility is sitting at 90% occupancy.

Over 100 tenants currently operate from the space, selling a variety of goods and services – from Asian sauce to renewable energy.

Businesses told News 12 that more entrepreneurs there will mean more collaboration, something they tout as a benefit the terminal brings over traditional industrial spaces.

"The best part is the people I am on the floor with. We really help each other with resources, with everything," said Hedvig Bourbon, owner of Norwegian Baked, currently making crisp flatbreads in the space.

Bourbon said the waterfront property connects her to her home country, and love sharing the space with passionate people looking to grow their business. She started hers in 2019 out of her home kitchen.

For New York Embroidery studio, the space allowed them to have over 400 employees doing domestic manufacturing for clothing, with many of those workers coming from Sunset Park.

"We love the availability of the space and the workforce under one roof – and creative people working together helps us get creative," said owner Michelle Feinberg.

Workers there say the terminal has the feel of a start-up, despite the space dating back to WWII.

"There were no walls, no machines – we got to build it from the ground up to meet our needs and that was exciting," said New York Embroidery Quality Director Sarah Maazouz.

The terminal’s historic atrium shows off the train cars that once shipped soldiers and gear – now converted to a public space and access from the ferry. NYC EDC says they are ramping up their investments and summer programing, looking to make a space once under military authority, into a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

"We have farmers markets, film series – we are working hard to attract people to the waterfront here at the Brooklyn Army Terminal," said VP of Asset Management for NYC EDC Hazel Balaban.

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