Brooklyn
Brooklyn, one of New York City's five boroughs, offers a dynamic tapestry of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality and charm. From the historic brownstones of Park Slope to the vibrant streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn embodies a rich cultural mosaic that continuously evolves while retaining its deep-rooted heritage.
Park Slope, nestled near Prospect Park, is known for its tree-lined streets, bustling commercial avenues, and diverse community. Families are drawn to its top-rated schools, while foodies revel in its eclectic dining scene and trendy boutiques.
Williamsburg, on the other hand, has transformed from an industrial hub to a hipster haven, brimming with artisanal coffee shops, graffiti-clad warehouses-turned-galleries, and a thriving nightlife scene. Its proximity to Manhattan, coupled with a burgeoning arts scene, has made it a magnet for young professionals and creatives alike.
Further south, neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights exude old-world charm with its cobblestone streets and historic brownstones. Boasting breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and easy access to the waterfront promenade, it's a favorite among those seeking a quieter, more picturesque setting.
Meanwhile, Bushwick has emerged as a cultural hotspot, celebrated for its vibrant street art, eclectic eateries, and warehouse-turned-studio spaces. Its diverse community and relatively affordable housing options have made it a magnet for artists, musicians, and young professionals looking to carve out their own niche in the city.
From the cultural melting pot of Crown Heights to the seaside charm of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn's neighborhoods offer something for everyone, making it a dynamic and endlessly fascinating place to call home.
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Neighborhood Snapshot
Transit Score:
100/100
Walk Score:
97/100
Bike Score:
91/100
Commute Times
to Penn Station
16.5 min
22 min
to Grand Central Terminal
21.6 min
20.7 min
to Columbus Cir
12.1 min
11.2 min
to Financial District
34.5 min
29.4 min
to Union Square
25.1 min
28.1 min
to Downtown Brooklyn
45.4 min
30.2 min
to Long Island City
31.7 min
25.6 min
Buildings Fun Facts
Oldest Building in Brooklyn
Built in 1725
27 GRAVESEND NECK ROAD
Cheapest Building in Brooklyn (sold, p/sqft)
$1
490 OCEAN PARKWAY
Most Expensive Building in Brooklyn (sold, p/sqft)
$477,500
566 PROSPECT PLACE
Biggest Building in Brooklyn (total FAR)
1,800,000 ft
2830 OCEAN PARKWAY
Subway Lines
Popular Buildings
History of Neighborhood
The completion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 solidified Brooklyn's connection to Manhattan, sparking a population boom fueled by waves of immigrants seeking opportunity and refuge. Neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Greenpoint became vibrant enclaves for immigrants, while areas like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope developed as affluent residential districts.
Throughout the 20th century, Brooklyn experienced economic shifts, demographic changes, and periods of urban decline and renewal. The construction of highways and housing projects altered the urban landscape, while waves of immigration continued to shape its cultural fabric. Today, Brooklyn stands as a diverse mosaic of communities, each with its own distinct identity, reflecting the borough's enduring legacy as a beacon of opportunity and diversity in the heart of New York City.
Architectural Style
Landmarks and Cultural Institutions
Landmarks and Cultural Institutions Image Credits Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons / “New York City (New York, USA), Brooklyn Bridge -- 2012 -- 6630” / CC BY-SA 4.0For print products: Dietmar Rabich / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_York_City_(New_York,_USA),_Brooklyn_Bridge_--_2012_--_6630.jpg / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ , King of Hearts / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Jules Antonio, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Entertainment
Entertainment Image Credits DallasFletcher, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Steven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Brooklyn Museum, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons , Otto Normalverbraucher, CC BY-SA 2.0 AT , via Wikimedia Commons , Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Popular Restaurants
Restaurants Image Credits Jim.henderson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons , Psychocadet, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , star5112, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , Caroline Culler (User:Wgreaves), CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Famous people connected to Brooklyn
People Image Credits Jay-Z_@_Shawn_'Jay-Z'_Carter_Foundation_Carnival_02.jpg: Joella Marano from Manhattan, NYJay-Z_2011.jpg: Joella Maranoderivative work: Jorgebarrios, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , [1], Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Peabody Awards, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , Photo by Bob Sandberg, Look photographerRestoration by Adam Cuerden, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Elhesinberg, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons , Steve Lipofsky at basketballphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons , Toglenn, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Movies
Goodfellas
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Once Upon a Time in America
Moonstruck
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
John Wick 3
Movies Image Credits Unknown sourceUnknown source, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Fox, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Mazewaxie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Mavelus, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons , Marvel Studios, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons , sccpre, CC BY-SA 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons
Statistics for Brooklyn
| Date | Unit | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | 270 JAY STREET 1D | Listed for sale at $769,999 |
| 11/19/2025 | 103 Remsen Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,288,888 |
| 11/19/2025 | 250 East 25th Street | Listed for sale at $1,500,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 184 Kent Avenue C406 | Listed for sale at $1,200,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 695 Quincy Street | Listed for sale at $1,788,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 1370 Dean Street | Listed for sale at $1,395,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 1971 Hendrickson Street | Listed for sale at $729,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 428 East 9th Street 512 | Listed for sale at $580,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 267 Troy Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,500,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 1323 46th Street 5C | Listed for sale at $1,325,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 79 Amboy Street | Listed for sale at $650,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 51 South 1st Street 5 | Listed for sale at $4,200,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 210 Hull Street 210A | Listed for sale at $625,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 280 Saint Marks Avenue THB | Listed for sale at $2,600,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 346 Coney Island Avenue 601 | Listed for sale at $1,218,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 9437 Shore Road A1 | Listed for sale at $699,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 30 Front Street 10E | Listed for sale at $3,995,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 428 East 9th Street 603 | Listed for sale at $850,000 |
| 11/19/2025 | 219 17th street 4/A | Listed for sale at $995,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 117 South 3rd Street 5A | Listed for sale at $2,095,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 251 1st Street 1A | Listed for sale at $1,695,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 251 1st Street 4F | Listed for sale at $1,685,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 8863 19th Avenue | Listed for sale at $1,050,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 15 Van Sicklen Street | Listed for sale at $3,500,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 184 Hawthorne Street 3B | Listed for sale at $875,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 286 Corbin Place D1 | Listed for sale at $650,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | 91 Berry Street | Listed for sale at $3,695,000 |
| 10/30/2025 | 205A CHAUNCEY STREET | Sold for $830,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | 78 1st Place 4 | Sold for $2,600,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | 37 MONTANA PLACE | Sold for $1,500,000 |
| 10/28/2025 | 1186 94th Street | Sold for $840,000 |
| 10/28/2025 | 205 Windsor Place | Sold for $3,075,000 |
| 10/28/2025 | 1723 KIMBALL STREET | Sold for $999,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 2555 Batchelder Street 4H | Sold for $330,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 684 Sixth Avenue | Sold for $1,695,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 8 Martense Court | Sold for $796,527 |
| 10/27/2025 | 813 Eighth Avenue 4R | Sold for $875,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 1223 EAST 34TH STREET | Sold for $700,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 657 East 26th Street 5R | Sold for $258,323 |
| 10/26/2025 | 1409 East 105th Street | Sold for $960,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 75 Highland Place | Sold for $500,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 42 Maspeth Avenue 6C | Sold for $985,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 1034 95th Street | Sold for $970,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 6614 14TH AVENUE | Sold for $1,450,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 84 Front Street 8F | Sold for $1,500,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 78 ELDERT STREET | Sold for $1,400,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 81 Weirfield Street | Sold for $1,425,000 |
| 10/24/2025 | 2048 WEST 4TH STREET | Sold for $1,165,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 411 CLINTON STREET 7 | Sold for $500,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 421 4th Street 1 | Sold for $2,150,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 144 ST. MARKS AVENUE 2B | Sold for $662,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 960 Sterling Place 3E | Sold for $625,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 135 Lefferts Place 3B | Sold for $770,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 44 Prospect Park West A1 | Sold for $899,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 394 Ave S 2C | Sold for $265,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 9917 SHORE ROAD P3 | Sold for $980,000 |
| 10/23/2025 | 62 Montague Street 3BC | Sold for $2,535,000 |
| 09/25/2025 | 1401 Ocean Avenue 5F | Listed for sale at $275,000 |
| 09/05/2025 | 228 13th Street 402 | Listed for sale at $1,495,000 |
| 09/02/2025 | 90 Furman Street N208 | Listed for sale at $4,595,000 |
| 08/12/2025 | 342 53rd Street 3F | Listed for sale at $488,888 |
| 07/30/2025 | 412 Kings Highway 6C | Listed for sale at $785,000 |
| 07/01/2025 | 184 Kent Avenue C107 | Listed for sale at $1,250,000 |
| 06/16/2025 | 301 Wyona Street | Listed for sale at $1,100,000 |
| 05/22/2025 | 228 13th Street 101 | Listed for sale at $1,100,000 |
| 04/18/2025 | 228 13th Street 404 | Listed for sale at $2,495,000 |
| 11/01/2024 | 10 City Point 23J | Listed for sale at $1,475,000 |
| 09/19/2024 | 5715 Snyder Avenue | Listed for sale at $849,000 |
| 02/26/2019 | 180 19th Street 7 | Listed for sale at $849,000 |
| 06/23/2014 | 34 Crooke Avenue 4B | Listed for sale at $569,000 |