South Midwood, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

South Midwood is a moderately-sized neighborhood in the southern central area of Brooklyn, bordering the larger neighborhood of Midwood. Home to very little nightlife, South Midwood is a quiet area with most of the businesses in the area closed on weekend nights. The homes in South Midwood range from

Midwood Park, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Midwood Park is a small Brooklyn neighborhood adjacent to Fiske Terrace known for its Victorian homes and countryside atmosphere. Many newcomers move to Midwood Park in order to enjoy the benefits of living in New York City while having a garage and a backyard (unheard of!). The nabe also

Midwood, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Midwood, located in south central Brooklyn betweenGravesend and Flatbush, is a breath of fresh air in an overpopulated, bustling city. The tree-lined streets, large front porches, and green lawns make for a tranquil, community-oriented atmosphere. Midwood is home to countless Kosher joints and also boasts a wide array of

Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Bensonhurst, located between Borough Park andBath Beach, is a family-oriented residential area. Bensonhurst was long ago nicknamed `Little Italy' in Brooklyn, but the area is home to a more varied community at present than the name suggests. Safe and charming, Bensonhurst can be easily accessed by public transport, and

Floyd Bennett, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Floyd Bennett is a tiny neighborhood in southeast Brooklyn named for the large, adjacent, and now-defunct airfield. Very similar to neighboring Mill Basin, Floyd Bennett is not particularly easy to get to. Real estate tends to be single-family homes or office space. Benefits of the neighborhood include water access,

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Located between Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetery, Windsor Terrace is around the corner fromPark Slope and has absorbed some of this super popular nabe's vibe. Although several new establishments cater to the growing wave of newcomers, locals still rule the roost in this slice of quiet New York.

Top

Flatbush, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Sandwiched between a cornucopia of small nabes–including Kensington to the west and Prospect Lefferts Gardens to the north–this residential north central Brooklyn nabe is home to various commercial strips. This area is a stout brew of assorted residents and every kind of delicious cuisine you could dream up. Locals

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Bedford-Stuyvesant, popularly known as Bed-Stuy, is located in central Brooklyn, nudging up against ultra cool Williamsburg to the north and complex Crown Heights to the south. Its charming and renovated brownstones have been attracting newcomers priced out of Brooklyn hotspots. Bed-Stuy's past unsavory reputation has improved greatly and a

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

As the nabe grows in popularity, Carroll Gardens continues to see an influx of new residents. The area is chock full of brownstones, townhouses, and new condos dotted with some open green spaces. Sharing Smith St. with neighboring Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens offers a host of

Bushwick, Brooklyn

Bushwick, Brooklyn

By Nabewise

Infomation

Things are changing in this Brooklyn nabe bordering Queens: Artists are renting studio spaces, and vacant storefronts are being turned into organic food shops. Bushwick's six-story walk-ups, converted warehouses and genuine artists lofts meet the increasing need for space of the NYC creative set without succumbing to any kind