Cook St, Williamsburg
Ranked 39th best street in Williamsburg
Great for
- Cost of Living
- Internet Access
- Neighborly Spirit
- Public Transport
- Lack of Traffic
Not great for
- Childcare
- Parks & Recreation
- Schools
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Hipsters
- Retirees
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rating details
Jan 10, 2010
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
"A spectrum of activity on one street"
This street is relatively small; it ends abruptly on each side of Bushwick Houses, a massive collection of low income housing projects. On the northeast side of the gap, this street serves as a potholed collection of warehouses and service stations. Crowded during the day it is not, and it is even less welcoming during the evening hours, though there is a loft community of hipsters nearby.
The southwest side of the gap is a bit more happening - there is a school located here, so there are often kids playing basketball on the outdoor courts, and it intersects with an especially lively section of Graham Ave where there are a lot of cellphone stores and cheap clothing retailers.
The southwest side of the gap is a bit more happening - there is a school located here, so there are often kids playing basketball on the outdoor courts, and it intersects with an especially lively section of Graham Ave where there are a lot of cellphone stores and cheap clothing retailers.
Pros
- inexpensive rent
- not far from Williamsburg
Cons
- crowded with cheap shops
- constant foot and car traffic
- blaring building alarms often heard at night
Recommended for
- Hipsters
"Cooking on Cook"
With schools, restaurants, and small service-oriented businesses, this street is "cooking" with activity! I really liked the look and feel of the street and of the neighborhood, with its lively atmosphere and packed streets. Brooklyn has a wonderful flare, and if you're thinking of moving to this neighborhood, you should really look into Cook Street!
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids