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Sometimes considered a part of the community ofMidwood to the south, Fiske Terrace is a neighborhood in south central Brooklyn made up of individual Victorian houses planned by the T.B. Ackerson company in the early 20th century. Today, landmark status has officially been granted to over 200 houses in
Gravesend is one of the oldest settlements in Brooklyn. Containing several historical homes and the Gravesend Cemetery, it's also famous for its Marlboro houses that are run by the New York City Housing Authority. The neighborhood borders two waterfront neighborhoods, Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Beach. Three subway lines provide
East Flatbush is a residential neighborhood in north central Brooklyn. East Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues are the centers of commerce serving East Flatbush residents, many of whom work at one of it's three hospitals. A common complaint is the lack of easy access to public transportation.
Bay Ridge is a neighborhood in southwest Brooklyn bordered by Upper New York Bay and the residential nabe, Dyker Heights. Bay Ridge is home to a higher than average number of multi-generational families, which gives the nabe a strong sense of local pride and a refreshingly-down-to-earth vibe.
Flatlands is a relatively suburban area in southern central Brooklyn. Flatlands is home to some commercial activity, little train access, and a penchant for quietude. Although the nabe is slightly rundown, the Flatlands boasts a tight knit community and long-term residents. Flatbush's commercial strip extends here, but fizzles out
City Line in Brooklyn is one of the handful of neighborhoods which comprise the East New Yorkarea. Residents live in the many homes and two medium-sized housing projects. City Line is seeing some minor development due to its abundant train and bus access for the daily commuter.
Bath Beach, despite its name, does not have beach access, although it is on the water in southern Brooklyn. Bath Beach's diverse community mostly resides in small houses and apartments scattered across the neighborhood. 40-acre Dyker Beach Park is adjacent to this community, as is Bensonhurst, also known as
Ocean Parkway is a Brooklyn neighborhood that runs along a section of the eponymous boulevard connecting Kensington to Gravesend and West Brighton. Close to Ditmas Park, the neighborhood has a mix of residents as it is mostly populated with a mix of townhouses and apartment buildings. Ocean Parkway has
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