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Crown Heights
rating details
Just now
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"What is happening to crown heights"
Much of the hipster/young professional noise is for Franklin Ave, the epicenter of Crown Heights gentrification. East of Nostrand Ave remains largely Afro-Caribbean and African-American, which many new comers are not excited about, and is often described by new transplants as the "sketchy" part of town. The neighborhood as a whole still experiences questionable levels of crime, while retaining a strong community vibe.
Pros
- Strong Caribbean culture
- access to the lovely Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical
- Very diverse population
Cons
- gentrification displacing those of lower income
- Starbucks representing the change in cultural quality
- close to some unsafe neighborhoods
- has its own worrisome (though decreasing) crime rate
- Bad reputation for safety
Recommended for
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
