About the Brooklyn Navy Yard The Brooklyn Navy Yard, once known as America’s premier shipbuilding facility, is today known for so much more. With such diverse businesses as movie studios, furniture manufacturers, ship repairers, architectural designers, electronics distributors and jewelers, the Brooklyn Navy Yard isn’t just filled with a storied past. It's also filled with a promising future. Visit BLDG 92, our new exhibition and visitors center, to explore the Navy Yard's past, present and future. The Brooklyn Navy Yard at a Glance Founded in 1801 Today a 300-acre industrial park Over 40 buildings 4 million square feet of leasable space Over 240 tenants More than 5,000 workers Around-the-clock security patrol 24-hour accessibility Secure gate surrounds the facility