houses-96th-street-bay-ridge-0501013The Fort Hamilton section of Bay Ridge is a “naturally occurring retirement community,” according to a profile of the area in The New York Times. We’re not sure that’s a compliment, but the neighborhood is also leafy, stable and relatively affordable, according to the paper. “The area’s low-slung character and leafy environs have had extra protection since a 2005 rezoning,” the story said. Prices for row houses start at $600,000, and three-bedroom rentals start at $1,600. That may be partly because it’s some distance from Manhattan and the R train is packed during commute hours. Many residents use the express buses to commute into Manhattan, which take 50 minutes to an hour. What do you think of the area as a place to live?
Living in Fort Hamilton: a NORC, up Close and Personal [NY Times]
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