Brownsville, Stuy Heights, North Bed Stuy. I hate to say it, but I think we should let the realtors work their magic on this one and carve it up into more identifiable entities. Bed Stuy is too big and unwieldy to discuss in any coherent manner. That is why the mere mention of the nabe is good for so many comments. It's like the elephant being described by the blind men. Perhaps part of the problem is that we insist on such an obsolete definition.

The Pratt-Mynt/ Hassidim/ Marcy PJ corridor has a flavor unlike any in the city. It should have been discussed as such in the Times. There's a reason Zip Car describes Woodhull as bburg--it's no longer Bed Stuy. It ain't bburg, but that's another issue.

Posted by: Quincy at July 28, 2008 8:34 PM in response to Bed-Stuy, Do or...?

No Sleep:

That's a great point. I often wonder if the Changeling intentionally avoids featuring picks from bstoner or if she's just getting scooped by him. I'm thrilled to see the stoner feature Bed Stuy in a significant way that allows for some informed discussion of our nabe.

Amy & Morris: Clearly many blocks here can boast a similar cohesion and consistency that runs contrary to the many anti Bed Stuy/ race-baiting posts that we find here. I certainly can! (I'm near Tompkins, btw.) While I'm also thrilled this thread doesn't contain the usual (for the most part) petty aggressions, I do wish it were taking place on BSB. Perhaps this is the reason for our relative silence. Amusing as the shit-talking here can be, how many parent/ homeowners care to enter into such a contentious fray? We live here, we've inherited great neighbors; we don't like sweeping up the potato chips bags and wrappers every morning, but it's a small price to pay for a long term vision that seems less prophetic and more prescient every month. This is a strong neighborhood and anyone who appreciates community more than speculation recognizes that.

We're here, bruh, shaking our heads at the naysayers and going about the business of enjoying our homes.

Posted by: Quincy at July 27, 2008 2:12 AM in response to Open House Picks: Bed Stuy Edition