Best neighborhoods in Brooklyn
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Ranked 1st best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Best In BK"
- JKing
I really wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Brownstones everywhere. Excellent mix of natives, young families and young single transplants. Very close, friendly neighborhood feel, while still feel...
Ranked 2nd best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Clinton Hill - A Reminder of Olde Brooklyn"
- inurba
Clinton HIll, ah, what a destination! With its grand, late 1900 brownstones and townhouses, and brilliant mansions on Clinton Avenue, this neighborhood is great. It is hip, but not a hipster mall in...
Ranked 3rd best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"It doesn't get much better in Brooklyn"
- BroadwayBK
Ah, what I wouldn't give to be able to afford to live here. As Brooklyn neighborhoods go, this is one of the pricier options - but well worth it if you have the means. The area is just a hop away from...
Ranked 4th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"The epic Brooklyn neighborhood"
- NeverSleeps
I live in this neighborhood, and even if I sometimes think it's a bit overrated, it attracts all sorts. I have always been more fond of the areas around Cobble Hill and Boreum Hill for some reason, ev...
Ranked 5th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"bay ridge- the best brooklyn has to offer"
- art
what can i say, i love bay ridge. i grew up here i worked here. bay ridge is one of the last few areas in brooklyn where you can enjoy what new york has to offer from the outer boros. it has eclectic...
Ranked 6th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Fun in the sun"
- Nwhaley
I loved visiting the beach in the summer time with my friends and enjoying the sun. Many people don't realize that Brooklyn has many beaches including Reese Beach, Coney Island, and Manhattan Beach....
Ranked 7th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Quiet waterfront community"
- NatM
Historically known as a Russian community, Sheepshead Bay now has a far more diverse population. While the vast majority of the residents are still white, they come from a multitude of different coun...
Ranked 8th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Prospect Heights - fantastic place to live, not cheap."
- Langleyman
If ever a picture of Brooklyn was instilled in psyche of Americans across the country, Prospect Heights is that picture come to life. Beautiful brownstones on a real live Park Place, tree-lined street...
Ranked 9th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Quiet Italian community that loves Christmas"
- NatM
Located between Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights is a quaint suburban town with a primarily Italian population, numerous Catholic churches, an abundance of mom-and-pop shops, and a reputation...
Ranked 10th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Beautiful place to live if you can afford it"
- NatM
One of the most affluent neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Manhattan Beach is home to Kingsborough Community College and a huge beach park. The housing in Manhattan Beach mostly consists of huge detached sin...
Ranked 11th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Great residential area"
- NatM
Fort Greene is an incredibly hip, up and coming area in Brooklyn that attracts hipsters, artists, and foodies. At the same time, Fort Green maintains its sense of history with well maintained brownsto...
Ranked 12th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Hard to get to, but lovely to be in"
- JenMac
Greenpoint starts a lot of debates amongst people I know. That's for sure. I was vehemently warned to not look in this neighborhood when I was first moving to New York. I ended up moving to William...
Ranked 13th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Trendy & pleasant"
- NatM
Formerly known for drugs, prostitution, and other crimes, Boerum Hill has transformed into a trendy and family-friendly community. The town is located close to downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, and Cobbl...
Ranked 14th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Outstanding homes with neighborly vibe"
- BrendaR
Prospect Park South is truly a suburb within the big city. There are freestanding homes with lawns and some space to breath, as well as a close proximity to the 526-acre Prospect Park. The park offe...
Ranked 15th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Bye Bye Manhattan"
- Mgw
Having spent my entire life in Manhattan, I was reluctant at age 50 to cross any bridge. However I found the new condominium developments in Williamsburg offer space, value, and tax-abatement that t...
Ranked 16th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Gorgeous Area"
- BroadwayBK
This neighborhood is absolutely stunning, especially during the warmer months. The trees that line the street look old and lovely, and most of the residents tend gardens or do a bit of landscaping in...
Ranked 17th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"A scenic, well-established neighborhood"
- BrendaR
Windsor Terrace is a neighborhood located in northwestern Brooklyn and is a largely residential area. Windsor Terrace is surrounded by other Brooklyn neighborhoods like Prospect Park, Park Slope, and...
Ranked 18th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Brooklyn's answer to Central Park"
- BroadwayBK
Yes, Brooklyn residents also have a park!
Ever since the city gave us the new option of taking the G train down to Prospect Park, I've been visiting much more often - when the weather allows, anyw...
Ranked 19th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"For the most part...kind of awesome."
- Christopher
I wish rents weren't rising so fast. Get in while you can! Dramatic changes have been taking place. Some parts may be "up-and-coming" but some parts have 'surpassed' much of Williamsburg. Low cost of...
Ranked 20th best neighborhood in Brooklyn
"Right in the middle"
- bajestar24
Flatbush is a nice area to grow up in. There are some many people and different cultures all around you. It always seems like something is going on and there's never a dull moment. Some nice quiet f...