Neighborhoods

Many students and young professionals seek Clinton Hill for its artistic vibe as the neighborhood is home to the Pratt Institute and Brooklyn Academy of Music. The Yorkshire is steps away from the Fort Green neighborhood filled with a plethora of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife along DeKalb Avenue. On weekends, community members like to check out local farmers' markets. Clinton Hill is a bus stop or 15 minute walk away from Atlantic Terminal Mall, housing retailers like Target, Best Buy and Old Navy. Catch a game or concert at Barclays Center, located just down the street.

Filled with trendy restaurants, an abundance of retail stores, and direct waterfront access, Sheepshead Bay has seen a wonderful transformation over recent years. Check out the great shopping this area has to offer on Sheepshead Bay Road while Emmons Avenue offers more upscale bars, clubs and eateries. The B and Q trains provide subway service to Sheepshead Bay.

Gravesend is filled with both history and culture as one of the oldest settlements in Long island and nationwide. This historic community is located to the west of tree-lined Ocean Parkway and famous for its specialty stores. Residents enjoy tennis at McDonald Park and access to a variety of fields throughout the neighborhood. Gravesend is served by the D, F, and N trains as well as the Belt Parkway along its southern edge.

Once referred to as the Little Italy of Brooklyn, Bensonhurst is now one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the city. The charmingly quiet community is home to some of the best pizza joints in all of Brooklyn. With many conveniences along 86th street, Bensonhurst is served by the D elevated subway line with easy access to the Shore Parkway.

Bay Ridge certainly has a lot to offer from its endless outdoor space to its trendy restaurants and spacious apartments. 69th Street Pier, the community's seaside recreation spot, beckons fishermen and strollers to enjoy the seaside promenade, which runs south from the Pier to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. Joggers love the safe, quiet parks and running paths along the harbor. Bay ridge is easily accessible by car via the Belt Parkway and Gowanus Expressway, or take the R train into New York City.

Smack dab in the middle of Brooklyn, Midwood is most appealing for its quiet residential vibes, and the clear presence of parks attracts many families to the area. Check out Midwood’s great shopping on Kings Highway, Avenue J, Avenue M, Flatbush, Nostrand and Coney Island Avenues. Midwood is served by the B, Q, F, 2 and 5 trains along with several local limited-stop and express buses.

There are approximately 53,000 residents living in Kensington, and regardless of where you are within, you can appreciate the strong sense of community in this neighborhood. Starting in Kensington and running along the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway, Ocean Parkway features five miles of landscaped malls, benches, walking and biking paths, and provides linkage from Prospect Park to Coney Island. Kensington is served by the NYC Subway's F and G trains, as well as several local and express bus lines to Manhattan.

Sunset Park's namesake park is the second highest point in Brooklyn, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding neighborhoods. You can also find a range of activities in the park, including walking paths, open fields and recreational facilities, including handball, basketball and volleyball courts, and an Olympic-size pool. The area's industrial spaces are home to manufacturers and artists alike. Bush Terminal Piers Park, a new park offers direct access to the waterfront with views of NYC. Green-wood Cemetery, while recreational activities are, understandably prohibited, the 478 acre cemetery is a popular spot for bird watchers due to its meandering trails and serene ponds. The neighborhood is also home to Melody Lanes, a retro bowling alley and area favorite.

This quaint neighborhood is quintessential Brooklyn with its brownstones and tree-lined streets. Located steps from the 15th Street / Prospect Park F train, the Citadel faces Prospect Park. Park attractions include Lakeside, a skating facility, a zoo and during the summer the park is the site of Celebrate Brooklyn! a popular outdoor concert series. Neighborhood staples include the new 7-screen Nitehawk movie theater, a variety of restaurants, shops and bars all lining Prospect Park West.