Brooklyn Questions

[crazyme5kids]

For those of you that live in Brooklyn or are familiar with Brooklyn, can you tell me which areas are good and which areas to avoid? My daughter and her friend are starting to look for an apartment. Thanks!

 

[AnnaS]

I used to live there many years ago and still have a friend/relative there. I can tell you a few I can think of - I am sure there are plenty of others.

No particular order - Park Slope/Windsor Terrace
Dyker Heights
Bensonhurst

If they will be commuting to work in Mahattan - try finding something close to a train stop/station.

I am sure others will come up with some more - my brain is just drawing a blank right now.

 

[Mysteria]

I lived in park slope. It was expensive and it is getting more expensive all the time. Very nice area though.

Bayridge is nice.

Places to avoid. The list is long. The worst parts are East New York, Bed-Stuy, Red Hook.

Pretty much all areas have good, bad and even worse so it's hard to tell you precisely. My husband is very familiar with all areas of Brooklyn. If you want to email me when they start looking for an opnion on a particular area by cross streets we'd be happy to help.

minuitbleu68@yahoo.com

 

[crazyme5kids]

Thanks! I really don't know Brooklyn, so it's a little unnerving not knowing what they might be getting themselves into. They are only 21, so you know how that goes. At 21 you look at life and safety differently than when you're in your 40's .

 

[disneyjunkie]

I lived in park slope. It was expensive and it is getting more expensive all the time. Very nice area though.

Bayridge is nice.

Places to avoid. The list is long. The worst parts are East New York, Bed-Stuy, Red Hook.

Pretty much all areas have good, bad and even worse so it's hard to tell you precisely. My husband is very familiar with all areas of Brooklyn. If you want to email me when they start looking for an opnion on a particular area by cross streets we'd be happy to help.

minuitbleu68@yahoo.com

I live and work in Bed-Stuy.

OP, have them look at Clinton Hills and Brooklyn Heights.

 

[FergieTCat]

I was born in East New York, but that was a long time ago!!

When I first moved to New York City, I lived in Park Slope. But that was 24 years ago, and we were quickly priced out of the market.

Stay out of Sunset Park. They are probably safest looking in the areas closest to Manhattan.

 

[RickinNYC]

Brooklyn Heights is beautiful, SUPER close to Manhattan, BUT pretty darn expensive.

Williamsburg is the area that has been booming for the past couple of years and the younger crowd (20's & 30's) are moving there in droves. LOTS of clubs, bars and restaurants.

Park Slope is really nice and is attracting those in their 30's & 40's who want to settle down, but still have the "city" vibe, i.e. cafe's and restaurants. The park is beautiful!

I think, because they're 21, they might want to zero in on Williamsburg. Short commute to Manhattan with plenty to do in the immediate neighborhood, easy access to subways, larger apartments in size.

 

[RickinNYC]

I live and work in Bed-Stuy.

OP, have them look at Clinton Hills and Brooklyn Heights.

I go to Bed Stuy all the time for work! We have a program located at 85 Lex!

 

[mrFDNY]

Hi,
Which area are they looking at or are interested in?? Bay ridge, bensonhurst, gavesend are all nice. Dyker heights is really nice. These areas are more brooklyn south. Marine park is nice too.

 

[ziggystardust]

my sister lives in carroll gardens. The rents are always going up but you can still get in for a reasonable price. I looked about 6 months ago and found a few really nice places.

 

[Robinrs]

I'm a rare type that actually lived ALONE in Brooklyn. I was also born and raised there.
I lived in Crown Heights for years with my parents then moved to Brooklyn Heights. It's pricey but awesome. I lived one block from the Promenade, a boardwalk like area where you can see the entire Manhattan skyline.

Most of Brooklyn which is close to Manhattan is under gentrification. One block can be wonderful and around the corner from a not so nice place. Make sure they get a feel of the area before moving anywhere there.

BTW, I have LOTS of friends and relatives that live in Bed Stuy, including Wynton Marsalis. There are beautiful parts of that area.

Good luck!

 

[Patch'sD]

I would go with Williamsburg also. A lot of Rehab going on. Close to all.

 

[crazyme5kids]

I know they are going to look in Williamsburg, Park Slope and I thought she said Brooklyn Heights too. They both need to find work. They are want to make this move in June.

I hope it works out for them. They are both working two jobs to save money. At least I have tons of stuff to give them for the move. Today is my daughter's 21st birthday. It's a strange feeling knowing that she'll be leaving the nest when it seems like it was just yesterday she was born .

 

[honeymom]

Parts of Boerum Hill are alright, too. It is near Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights and little less pricey.

 

[Aisling]

Williamsburg is very crowded. It's a predominently Hasidic Jewish neighborhood, and the families have an average of 7 children, and 90% of those children stay in the neighborhood when they get married. It's a lovely area, though, even with so many people.

Bensonhurst is on the other side of Brooklyn, in the south, and it's also getting crowded. The one good thing is that buildings and 3 family homes are going up everywhere over there, so residences are becoming plentiful. Shopping is great there.

Bay Ridge, in my opinion having lived in Brooklyn my whole life, is the best neighborhood. The only issue here is with parking, as in hard to find a spot. But this neighbor has everything, shopping, safety, the Verrazano Bridge as a backdrop, low crime rate, a nice mix of houses and apartment buildings, a big park (Owl's Head, which the locals call Bliss Park).

Mill Basin/Marine Park is also in south Brooklyn, and is where I currently live. I like it here, not too crowded, close to the parkway for easy access to Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island (NYCs other boroughs). Very close to JFK airport.

Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights are sort of Yuppieville, the Young Urban Professionals. It's full of historic brownstones and lots of families. Well, every neighborhood in Brooklyn really has lots of families. This particular area is close to the Brooklyn and Mahnhattan Bridges, and also to Downtown Brooklyn where the courthouses are. It's actually a very vibrant, exciting area, crowded though. But not in a bad way.

Don't worry about your relatives moving to Brooklyn. It's a great place to live, no kidding. And I'm so happy that I raised my kids here. No offense to anyone, but I think it's an advantage to come from Brooklyn.

If you have any specific questions, please ask. I love talking about my Brooklyn!

 

[Aisling]

My daughter and her friend are starting to look for an apartment.

Be prepared to spend at least $800 a month for a good apartment.

 

[JoiseyMom]

I grew up in Sheepshead Bay, and was there until I moved to Joisey 15 years ago. Sheepshead Bay, Marine Park, Midwood, Kingsbay, these are all good areas.

 

[DISUNC]

Williamsburg is very crowded. It's a predominently Hasidic Jewish neighborhood, and the families have an average of 7 children, and 90% of those children stay in the neighborhood when they get married. It's a lovely area, though, even with so many people.

Bensonhurst is on the other side of Brooklyn, in the south, and it's also getting crowded. The one good thing is that buildings and 3 family homes are going up everywhere over there, so residences are becoming plentiful. Shopping is great there.

Bay Ridge, in my opinion having lived in Brooklyn my whole life, is the best neighborhood. The only issue here is with parking, as in hard to find a spot. But this neighbor has everything, shopping, safety, the Verrazano Bridge as a backdrop, low crime rate, a nice mix of houses and apartment buildings, a big park (Owl's Head, which the locals call Bliss Park).

Mill Basin/Marine Park is also in south Brooklyn, and is where I currently live. I like it here, not too crowded, close to the parkway for easy access to Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island (NYCs other boroughs). Very close to JFK airport.

Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights are sort of Yuppieville, the Young Urban Professionals. It's full of historic brownstones and lots of families. Well, every neighborhood in Brooklyn really has lots of families. This particular area is close to the Brooklyn and Mahnhattan Bridges, and also to Downtown Brooklyn where the courthouses are. It's actually a very vibrant, exciting area, crowded though. But not in a bad way.

Don't worry about your relatives moving to Brooklyn. It's a great place to live, no kidding. And I'm so happy that I raised my kids here. No offense to anyone, but I think it's an advantage to come from Brooklyn.

If you have any specific questions, please ask. I love talking about my Brooklyn!

Dis Aisling chick is on DA moola here! Foist klass broad all da way! Knows her stuffs!

Brook-a-linn born and bred here too !
I can tell your DD which Bars are the best! Which Bartenders give 'buy backs" and where to use my name to get a good spot at da bar!

 

[disneyjunkie]

Dis Aisling chick is on DA moola here! Foist klass broad all da way! Knows her stuffs!

Brook-a-linn born and bred here too !
I can tell your DD which Bars are the best! Which Bartenders give 'buy backs" and where to use my name to get a good spot at da bar!

Yeah, all the important stuff.

Your post made me think of my boyfriend. I could be going on and on about something important(at least I think it's important). I'll stop to get his input and he'll ask me about beer.

 

[DISUNC]

Yeah, all the important stuff.

Your post made me think of my boyfriend. I could be going on and on about something important(at least I think it's important). I'll stop to get his input and he'll ask me about beer.

He is a KEEPER!