Cook St, Williamsburg

2/5
3.8
Ranked 39th best street in Williamsburg
40.7027141678345 -73.9373191625775
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
1/5 rating details
  • Clean & Green 1/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 1/5
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parking 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
Jan 10, 2010

"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.
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
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4/5
Oct 11, 2008

"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
  • Helpful
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