September 23, 2008
What Areas of Brooklyn are Good to Live In?
BobaB asked:
I’ll be starting work in NYC (in the financial district) later this fall after I graduate. I’m trying to get advice on what area I should move to (I’ll be coming in from out-of-state). I’m considering living in Brooklyn instead of NYC in order to save some money.
I’ll be starting work in NYC (in the financial district) later this fall after I graduate. I’m trying to get advice on what area I should move to (I’ll be coming in from out-of-state). I’m considering living in Brooklyn instead of NYC in order to save some money.
Preferences:
-Rent no more than $1400/month
-No more than 20-25 min. away from the Financial District
-Safe area
-Possibly good shopping/interesting attractions
Right now it seems like Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, and Bay Ridge are good options. I’m open to other suggestions.
Also, if you give any suggestions, can you please be specific about the particular areas (ex. stating street numbers) so I can know where to look for housing? I understand that some areas of a city can be shady while others are pretty safe.
Thanks in advance.
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For the best living, try west of the misisippi river. Too many libs back east!
1400 in brookllyn gets you a box
AN IDEA. WHY NOT PUBLISH A NOTICE THAT YOU WOULD LIIKE TO SHARE AND RENT AN APARTMENT WITH A ROOMMATE AND SEE IT FROM THERE, BUT DON’T LIMIT YOURSELF JUST IN BKLYN, TRY QUEENS, OR SOME PLACES IN THE BRONX AREA. EVEN MANHATTAN..NYC HAVE A VERY GOOD PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 24/7 AND EVERYTHING CAN BE REACH WITHIN 20-30 MINS. AS LONG AS EVERYTHING IS NORMAL, NO ACCIDENTS OR ANY DELAY MECHANICALLY, WEATHER OR OTHERWISE.
565, 555 Prospect Place they also have 2 other buildings on that block and the one next to it that are right next to the shuttle train, and only about a 20 minute commute to the financial district. I just moved from there and the rents were in the 1200 range. Its all newly remodled too, which is a plus and it really is one of the easiest commutes. The brooklyn shuttle train is across the street and its 1 stop to the 2/3 and 4/5 trains, and 2 stops to the q/b lines, and 1 stop the other direction to the a/e line….You can get anywhere in manhattan in 20 minutes. There are 3 good, clean grocery stores within walking distance, as well as a few good places to eat. Any questions email me if you want. I miss the old neighborhood.
Good places in Brooklyn… You can try Crown Heights, from Kingston Ave to about New York Ave. There are some Nice houses there. Marine Park (Kings Plaza area). You can also try Carnise (sp).
if you drive….look into Staten Island
you can take the ferry to the city and walk to work!!!