I can take you to a place where pierogis meet punk rock and Polish grandfathers commune with mohawked musicians every evening.

I sat down with the owners of The Warsaw to understand the history of the building and its importance to the Polish community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The Warsaw, also known as The Polish National Home, has been a staple in the Greenpoint community for 100 years. This community center turned concert venue has done what other Polish establishments have struggled to do in this gentrifying neighborhood of Brooklyn – stay relevant.