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Nestled between Flatlands and Canarsie, Bergen Beach is a lovely, residential community in southeast Brooklyn. This seaside slice of Americana was in fact an island off Canarsie until it was filled in during the early 1900s to connect it to the rest of Brooklyn. Even with it's quick access
East New York is the name given to the composite area of five neighborhoods: City Line, Cypress Hill,New Lots, Spring Creek, and Starrett City. Located in eastern Brooklyn, East New York is home to a mix of row-houses, mixed-used buildings, and housing projects. Bordered by major expressways, East New
Highland Park is a small enclave of row houses and larger homes that boasts a beautiful park of the same name. Highland Park has some disputed borders–the nabe overlaps parts of Cypress Hills and East New York. Highland Park is primarily residential and is served by buses and multiple
Cypress Hills is the northernmost part of East New York, located between the Cypress Hills Cemetery to the north and Atlantic Avenue to the south. Cypress Hills is by far quieter than its more bustling adjacent nabes, such as Bushwick. Architecturally, the neighborhood has a mix of row houses,
Vinegar Hill is a very small, historic waterfront district between the navy yard and DUMBO in Brooklyn lined with beautiful cobblestone streets. Home to some 19th Century Federal style homes as well as some neo-classical homes, Vinegar Hill is one of the most charming nabes in Brooklyn. Residents enjoy
Navy Hill is a small, industrial-looking neighborhood right next to the Navy Yard in Brooklyn. The 3,000 people living in Navy Hill are mostly blue collar and fairly diverse. The residential parts of Navy Hill are low-rise apartment buildings similar to the more gritty areas of neighboring Vinegar Hill
Brooklyn Heights sits on the water just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. A favored nabe for lawyers and officials who work in the government buildings ofDowntown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights presents the prestige and charm often associated with Manhattan neighborhoods. Its streets wind through perfectly maintained homes to the breathtaking
An acronym for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” (what a mouthfull!), DUMBO is a waterfront community filled with character and charm. Warehouses transitioned into lofts, historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and of course the bridges themselves mingle together to create a vibe that's classic and edgily hip at the
Snug against Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn has historically been the civic and commercial center of the borough, with Fulton Street being a popular location amongst locals shopping for all sorts of knick-knacks and apparel. A few luxe residential developments are popping up trying to attract Manhattanites
Fort Greene is a tree-lined neighborhood in northwest Brooklyn in between Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Home to many cultural landmarks–such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music–Fort Greene is a place rich with culture. The nabe borders the Atlantic Avenue Terminal mall, which provides plenty
Manhattan Beach is a small community on Brooklyn's southeast shore. On the remote end of a peninsula, Manhattan Beach is one of the few nabes bordered by only one other nabe: Brighton Beach. With zero subway access, Manhattan Beach's homeowners are usually car owners as well. If not, commuters
Brighton Beach is a remote community in south Brooklyn frequently visited by tourists due to its proximity to Coney Island. Lovingly termed Little Odessa, Brighton Beach has a distinctly old country feel commensurate with its namesake. Nestled between Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean, Brighton Beach is
Sea Gate is a fairly large, ocean-front, gated, private community in Coney Island in the southeast corner of Brooklyn. Sea Gate has a number of accoutrements for its homeowners including a small skate park, basketball courts, and it even has its own private beaches so as to not be
Coney Island has long evoked a seaside boardwalk and carnival midway in the popular imagination, but it is also home to a minor league baseball stadium, an aquarium, and about 100,000 residents. Within Coney Island proper, there is a very diverse spread of homeowners and renters, including seaside private
In the past few years, Greenpoint has transformed into a booming center for the artsy and indie types who have spilled over from neighboring Williamsburg. Despite these changes, Greenpoint still maintains a secluded, residential feel due to the lack of a direct subway connection to Manhattan. Franklin Street and
While its borderlines may still be up for debate, East Williamsburg certainly is distinct from its big brother to the west, Williamsburg proper. In short, East Williamsburg provides a glimpse into the Williamsburg that once was. Before billyburg became flooded with hipsters, bars, and towering luxe condos, it was
Situated by the Williamsburg Bridge, SouthWilliamsburg is filled with old warehouses and factories. These buildings along with the nabe's rowhouses have become new homes for young artists, musicians and scenesters seeking low rents. As opposed to Williamsburg proper, South Williamsburgis in an earlier stage of gentrification, and is thus
Adjacent to Greenpoint in the heart of northern Brooklyn, Williamsburg is considered to be the center of hipster culture in NYC. In the last ten years, Williamsburg has evolved from a mostly industrial warehouse neighborhood into an enclave of vintage boutiques, foodie eats, and indie music venues. However,