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"Bay Ridge: The Up and Coming Brooklyn Neighborhood for Renters and Buyers"

Bay Ridge Brooklyn has seen an influx of people from the city and other boroughs flocking to Bay Ridge. As rent prices in Brooklyn sore to new heights, people are looking to Bay Ridge as a reasonably priced and up and coming neighborhood to live in. The average one bedroom is $1400 to rent and average home is $620k, states 25 Realty co-owner Adam Hamdan. Although this is much less than other neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Bay Ridge does not go unaffected by the influx in prices which has increased over the years.

Although Bay Ridge is quickly becoming one of Brooklyn’s go to spots, the neighborhood wasn’t always coveted. Positioned in the southwest side of Brooklyn, the Bay Ridge community is known for its historical architecture and gorgeous surroundings. In the early 20th century Bay Ridge attracted the wealthiest of Manhattanites who were drawn to the area by the incredible views of New York Bay. However, over time more working class citizens moved into the neighborhood and today there is a diverse combination of blue collar and white collar residents.

The Bay Ridge neighborhood provides an eclectic mix of historical and modern real estate. It is also family orientated while remaining modern enough to entice a younger crowd. There is plenty to do and see right within the few blocks that make up the Bay Bridge neighborhood. With over 113 different bars and nightclubs you won’t need to head out to Manhattan to have fun. Restaurants are also aplenty from modern corporate chains like Five Guys to more eclectic options like the famous Middle Eastern restaurant, Tanoreen.

In addition, well paved bike paths and parks like Owls Head Park provide plenty of outdoor activities for fitness junkies. Families are enticed in part by Bay Ridge’s superior educational opportunities including a plethora of public school options and a few private schools to choose from.
Not surprisingly, Bay Ridge is seeing an influx in new home buyers and renters. The classic Brooklyn atmosphere with a modern flair has encouraged people to purchase property in the neighborhood. Real estate ranges from quiet tree-lined detached Victorian homes to apartment buildings and condos. The location is also important, as residents enjoy a seemingly insignificant commute to work.

Adam Hamdan from 25 Realty says, “The neighborhood has taken more city-like qualities. Stores stay open later, late night delivery, the train runs later all week. Bay Ridge in general has become more cultured with the various restaurants of all types of foods. With more of a demand to live in Bay Ridge where years ago the supply of apartments was higher verses the demand. I believe the roles have switched.”
With the best selection of bayfront homes in a variety of prices, it is no surprise that more people are renting and buying property in Bay Ridge.
Pros
  • friendly neighbors
  • Nice restaurants; lots of bars
  • Beautiful Victorian mansions
  • Nice summer sea breezes near Shore Road
  • quiet, inexpensive
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Hipsters
  • Students
  • Country Lovers
  • Trendy & Stylish
  • Beach Lovers
martyj1
martyj1 Just an FYI. Owls Head park is known to locals as Bliss Park, at least it used to be.
2yrs+
williamc11
williamc11 We stay at Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge. Great neighborhood. Great restaurants. Very safe.
2yrs+
martyj1
martyj1 Hey williamc, you stay at the fort??? you in the army?? A really nice hotel in Bay Ridge is the Gregory on 84th and 4th ave. A bit pricey though. Actually, Ft. Hamilton Army Base is more in Dyker Heights but yes, safe, good eats and a swell neighborhood. I lived there almost fifteen years.
2yrs+
williamc11
williamc11 martyj1, I am retired from the Navy Reserve which is how I can stay at Fort Hamilton. My regular job was at NASA. Fort Hamilton has a Holiday Inn right on the base. Next time I go back I want to try the Bay Ridge restaurants on 3rdAve in the 70's and 80's
2yrs+
martyj1
martyj1 williamc11, cool. I took my army physical at Ft Hamilton in 1970. Before that my last visit to the fort was in 1966 for an Easter Dawn Service. I lived in Bay Ridge from 1974 till moving upstate in 1989. Yeah, lots of good restaurants on third and fifth ave from 69th street to past 86th. Vesuvios on 3rd ave and 73rd has (or had) great pizza. A Holiday Inn on base, wow, never woulda guessed it. In 1970 I worked at Robert Hall clothing store on 86th street near 7th ave. Was one of the last drive-ins on the corner of 86th and 7th, Mitchell's. Across from the golf course and down the street from the VA Hospital. Swell talkin' to ya and thanks for your service.
2yrs+
jameso8
jameso8 up and coming LOL, the only thing that's changed in bayridge is the hip and cool factor, its just cooler now, bed sty would be an example of up and coming or Bushwick
2yrs+
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