Brooklyn, NY – June 15, 2025 – Verada is proud to announce that the Workers Justice Project (WJP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for low-wage and immigrant workers, has signed a lease for 4,805 square feet at 613 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. The organization will occupy 3,172 square feet on the ground floor and 1,633 square feet on the lower level, creating a new headquarters and community hub in the heart of Gowanus.
The Workers Justice Project provides essential resources, advocacy, and training programs designed to empower workers and advance labor rights across New York City. Their expansion into 613 4th Avenue allows WJP to broaden its programming and serve a growing network of workers and families in the surrounding community.
“WJP plays an incredibly important role in supporting and uplifting the local workforce,” said Brendan Thrapp, Managing Partner at Verada, who led the transaction. “This location offers them the visibility, space, and accessibility they need to expand their impact and continue driving meaningful change for Brooklyn’s working community.”
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A Community-Centered Location
Located along the evolving 4th Avenue corridor, 613 4th Avenue offers strong connectivity and visibility in a rapidly growing residential and commercial area. The new space will enable WJP to host training sessions, community programs, and advocacy efforts while remaining close to the neighborhoods and workers they support.
About the Transaction
Verada represented the landlord in the transaction, with Brendan Thrapp serving as the lead broker on the deal.
“WJP plays an incredibly important role in supporting and uplifting the local workforce,” said Brendan Thrapp. “This location gives them the visibility and accessibility needed to expand their mission and better serve workers and families across South Brooklyn.”
About Workers Justice Program
Founded in 2010, the Workers Justice Project empowers thousands of New York City’s day laborers, domestic workers, and delivery workers through education, advocacy, and community organizing. The organization provides vital services to low-wage and immigrant workers, offering leadership development, legal support, workplace safety training, and organizing initiatives to advance economic and racial justice.
This new headquarters allows WJP to:
- Deepen their roots in Brooklyn communities
- Expand services and trainings in a flexible, accessible format
Establish a long-term presence in a corridor deeply connected to the city’s working-class history
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