{"id":16905,"date":"2023-02-15T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=16905"},"modified":"2023-02-15T15:01:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T20:01:57","slug":"crown-heights-brooklyn-neighborhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/crown-heights-brooklyn-neighborhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Neighborhood Guide: The Historic and Lively Crown Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Crown Heights Basics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Welcome to Crown Heights<\/a>, the scenic neighborhood lined with historical sites and brownstones. Recently, when people have thought of Crown Heights<\/a>, they think of younger people seeking a good deal on rent. While those folks make up a lot of the neighborhood, Crown Heights is rich with history and culture. It\u2019s a cool neighborhood that\u2019s just waiting to be explored.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crown Heights History<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crown Heights was largely a rural area for most of its early life in NYC. However, during the early 1800s, the neighborhood of Weeksville<\/a> was founded by a group of formerly enslaved black people. Weeksville quickly became one of the largest black communities in the nation before the Civil War, and many of the historic homes that were built there still stand today.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the late 1800s, Brooklyn began to add housing for the rapidly growing city, which expanded the neighborhood and added new, unique architecture to the area, including large mansions people used as an escape from the busy Manhattan life. Brownstones were built soon after. The area was then mostly occupied by the wealthy elite of the city, and it remained that way until WWII.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After the war, many radical changes to the neighborhood’s infrastructure were made. This, along with racist practices like blockbusting, lead to the white flight of the neighborhood in the 1960s. During the civil rights era, the Black and Jewish populations of the neighborhood had a turbulent relationship. As detailed in Crown Heights: Blacks, Jews, and the 1991 Brooklyn Riot<\/em>, these tensions were brought to a head in 1991, forcing leaders in the neighborhood to come together and address the issues facing them. Today, Crown Heights is a peaceful neighborhood that celebrates its history in overcoming adversity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Museums and Historical Sites of Crown Heights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Crown Heights is full of educational places and experiences. These museums and sites tell an important story, and are not to be missed. Some of the best include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This museum is fun<\/a> for the whole family. They show movies, have special events for holidays, and have a ton of exhibits that will keep your kids entertained and educated. This place is a blast, so don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crown Height North Historic District<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This historic part<\/a> of the neighborhood features over 1,000 buildings from 1853-1942. These buildings largely consist of brownstones, mansions, and a number of churches that have stood the test of time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Weeksville Heritage Center<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dedicated to preserving<\/a> and educating people on one of the first free Black communities in the US, Weeksville Heritage Center has a ton of public and educational programs, as well as community building programs like a farmers market.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to Shop in Crown Heights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Crown Heights has a ton of independent businesses just waiting to be explored. Some of the best shops in the neighborhood include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hello Black Girl<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This boutique clothing store<\/a> is black owned and features tons of beautiful women\u2019s apparel. In addition to clothes, they sell beauty supplies too, specializing in fake eyelashes that will drop jaws anytime you go outside wearing them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kesser Hats<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This Yeshivah hat company<\/a> has a mission to sell affordable hats for special occasions like Bar Mitzvahs. Hats of similar quality and style can cost upwards of hundreds, if not thousands, or dollars, but this place has amazing hats for under $100.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hibiscus Flower Shop<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This flower shop<\/a> makes seasonal boutiques that make amazing gifts and decorations no matter what event you\u2019re celebrating. They also provide flowers for major events like proms, weddings, and apologizing to your significant other.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to Eat in Crown Heights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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