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Hi all,

We’re looking at purchasing a condo in Brooklyn. Our chief concerns are space (>800 interior sf), a neighborhood that we don’t need to leave to do everything, a dog run nearby, less than 45 minute commute to midtown (where we both work), and some outdoor space.

Given what we’re willing to spend and the requirements above, we had initially narrowed it down to East Williamsburg and North Slope/PHeights. However, we came upon a place just outside of Clinton Hill (half a block east of Classon) that seems promising. There are two similarly promising places in East Williamsburg. The apt in Clinton Hill is bigger, but it seems your train options are the G and C, neither of which is fantastic.

So, any semi-objective opinions on the pluses/minuses of East Williamsburg vs Clinton Hill? Safety? Potential to hold value? Overall quality of life? We’ll be there at least 5 years, but would still like to hold onto it as a rental property if/when we eventually move on (hopefully to a house), so long-term value is important.

We’ve spent time walking around both neighborhoods, but you really never know a place until you’ve lived there, so opinions from those who have lived in both or either are appreciated.