East 14th St, Flatbush

If you are looking for something a little bit out of the ordinary in New York, the Union Square Farmers Market is a fantastic little place to visit and treat yourself. The people watching is tremendous and the cheese and wine made for a tremendous day out. It is maybe not everyone’s idea of a great day out in a big city but this helps you catch your breath in the big city.

In the neighborhood of Brooklyn, you don’t find many streets like this one. This was a very quiet purely residential street with no cars and no loud noises from the freeway. It was a nice place to raise a family or to come to after a long day of work. I also praise the accessibility, the frequency of the buses,
and how well the buildings are maintained by th superintendents, which is very important when
considering moving to the city. Be careful of your building being a rat trap. A friend
who lives on a nearby block used to leave food out in his kitchen, and at night rats
would come out and nibble on her food! Can you imagine! This is due to poor maintenance and
just plain filthiness. So, be careful, and let that be a warning to all of you
looking for places to live here!