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Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Information for Renters
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This is Brooklyn's garden spot. Most of the houses have cultivated patches in the front, and combine that with the tree-lined streets and lovely townhouses and you've got serenity. This area is less expensive than Brooklyn Heights, with many more converted townhouses as floor-thru apartments. People here are proud of their neighborhood and they happily welcome newcomers who maintain the garden spirit. This area is especially suited for young people just starting a family or career.
Cobble Hill: Architecturally similar to Brooklyn Heights but on a less grand scale. Many neighborhoods have been designated as a historical district, so there won't be much new construction. Almost all middle and upper-middle income residents. Court Street is the main shopping street. Lots of Near and Middle Eastern grocery stores on Atlantic Ave.
Boerum Hill: East and downhill from Cobble Hill. Named for colonial farmer Simon Boerum. State Street has twice won The Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest. Housing consists of blocks of three and four story brownstones and row houses.
Carroll Gardens: Named for Charles Carroll, the only Roman Catholic Irishman to sign the Declaration of Independence. Traditionally an Italian neighborhood, so it's easy to find Italian restaurants and bakeries. Newcomers are always welcome. Limited new housing, though; there's some conversions happening to the southern and eastern edges. Avoid the Gowanas Canal area.
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| 0 - 17 – about 18% |
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| 18 - 44 – about 45% |
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| 45 - 64 – about 22% |
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| Over 65 – about 15% |
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Singles/families:
Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens: These neighborhoods are great for families: good public schools, lots of playgrounds and parks, friendly neighbors, almost the lowest crime rate in NYC, and as diverse as all of Brooklyn.
Type of Housing:
High rise / mid-rise / two and three family houses
Converted townhouses dominate this area. There are also some mid-rise apartment blocks and multiple-family dwellings. There are a few co-op/condo high-rises. Some walk-ups over storefronts.
Typical price range:
Studios: $1100
1 BRs: $1300 - $2000
2 Brs: $1800 - $3500
Transportation links to midtown/downtown:
Bergen St: F, G
Carroll St: F, G
Hoyt St: 2, 3
Schermerhorn St: A, C, G
Borough Hall/Court St: 4,5
Jay St/Borough Hall: A, C, F, 2, 3
Estimated Commuter time to arrival in NYC:
To Midtown: 25 – 30 mins
Downtown: 20 - 25 mins to downtown.
Links to other relevant websites:
www.southbrooklyn.net
www.brooklyncb6.org
www.straphangers.org
List of possible photo opportunities:
Lots of houses with front gardens, Old family Italian food shops, Long Island College Hospital, Atlantic Ave, Middle Eastern shops.
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