Lewis Ave, Bedford Stuyvesant

3.5/5
7.0
Ranked 2nd best street in Bedford Stuyvesant
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Great for
  • Childcare
  • Cost of Living
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Internet Access
  • Medical Facilities
Not great for
  • Parking
  • Clean & Green
  • Eating Out
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Peace & Quiet
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
2/5
Jan 07, 2010

"Nothing special, residential area in a less-than-awesome neighborhood"

This street is almost purely residential; there's not much happening here. As it is located in Bed-Stuy, I wouldn't recommend a visit to this street for anyone from out of town. Bed-Stuy has gotten increasingly safer in recent years, but it still remains a place where a lot of low income families live. Therefore the surrounding shops and bodegas aren't of the highest quality.

I often drive up this street when returning to Bushwick and the drive isn't too bad, though there are a few potholes here and there that can be taken care of. If you are driving expect to find yourself behind a number of buses, as this is a route often traveled.
Pros
  • affordable
Cons
  • ugly
  • not extremely safe
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3/5
Oct 25, 2008

"On Lewis Avenue"

Lewis Avenue is a simple street. I like this area a lot and think that it very easily accessible and good place to live if you’re thinking about moving to New York City from anywhere in the country. I think that this street, which is filled with small businesses and residences, and a nice calm fluid feel. All in all, this is a nice street and should be considered on your move to NYC.
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3/5
Oct 25, 2008

"On Lewis Avenue"

Lewis Avenue is filled with various businesses and small shops in this fluid and exciting neighborhood in Brooklyn. I really liked the look and feel of the area and also the friendly people. I think that this is a good place to live if you’re looking to move to Brooklyn. All in all, this is a great street in Brooklyn and definitely one you should take a look at.
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4/5 rating details
  • Childcare 5/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Schools 5/5
Jun 20, 2008

""An up and coming area""

Lewis Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, is and up-and -coming. There are new boutiques, shops, and restuarants developing in the area constantly.

This is a historical area which includes brownstones that have been around as early as 100 years ago. The area is experiencing a restoration of it's old features lost to the areas downfall a few years ago.

This is a residential area that is lively in the summer and runs through the majority of streets in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

There includes a cafe, an antique furniture store, and a bookstore called Brownstone Books all located at Lewis between Decatur and Macdonough street.
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