{"id":10133,"date":"2019-05-15T16:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T20:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=10133"},"modified":"2019-05-15T16:01:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T20:01:59","slug":"which-brooklyn-neighborhood-is-the-best-match-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/which-brooklyn-neighborhood-is-the-best-match-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Brooklyn Neighborhood is the Best Match for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re fleeing the craze of Manhattan<\/a> or transplanting to New York City<\/a>, a move to Brooklyn<\/a> is as exciting as moves come. However, in Brooklyn, the neighborhoods are as different as the people who live in them, with a huge range of prices. So which Brooklyn neighborhood is best for you?<\/p>\n

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Williamsburg<\/h2>\n

Arguably the birthplace of the hipster, Williamsburg<\/a> promises rooftop views over the East River. It also boasts a plethora of trendy restaurants and bars, and thrifting options galore. As one of the most developed places in Brooklyn, most of what you can find in Manhattan is in Williamsburg. Williamsburg also has north and south sides, separated by Grand St. Find multi-million dollar condos in \u201cNorth Williamsburg\u201d and co-op walk-ups in \u201cSouth Williamsburg.\u201d<\/p>\n

Downsides: Williamsburg is increasingly popular and gentrified, meaning you’ll no longer have your original Brooklyn hipster experience in this area. Nowadays, you’ll find Lululemon stores on the streets.<\/p>\n

Good for: Techies and freelancers who don\u2019t have to commute to the city–take advantage of some of the coolest coffee shops, cafes, and co-working spaces in the city.<\/p>\n

Bushwick<\/h2>\n

In Bushwick<\/a>, you can still find some real Brooklyn grit and inspired street art. Residents enjoy a new coffee shop every week, edgy bars and warehouse parties, and lots of quirky dining options. If you\u2019re lucky, you can snatch a coveted warehouse apartment for a reasonable price. Bushwick Food Co-Op<\/a> and Bushwick Farmer’s Market<\/a> provide the neighborhood with fresh grocery shopping options.<\/p>\n

Downsides: Also situated on the L, Bushwick is likely to be affected by the partial shutdown as well. If you need to commute to the city at odd hours, look into living on the J or M lines.<\/p>\n

Good for: Young people who want to be near nightlife and those commuting to the lower east side–the J and M will get you there in roughly 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Carroll Gardens<\/h2>\n

Carroll Gardens<\/a> is one of the cleanest and quietest of the Brooklyn neighborhoods. Think beautiful tree-lined streets, gardens that give it the latter half of its name, and turn of the century brownstones. In Carroll Gardens, you\u2019ll find a mix of younger transplants, a new French population, and Italians-Americans that have lived there for generations. Around the neighborhood, you can enjoy upscale dining, private label fashion, and locally-owned grocers. The F and G trains run out of Carroll St. Station and provide good connectivity to the rest of Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

Downsides: Not well-connected to the city via public transit.<\/p>\n

Good for: Families looking for a safe neighborhood that\u2019s walkable.<\/p>\n

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