Bed Stuy Inquiry

We'd be moving from Boerum Hill, which we love. But we're anxious to buy and have found a home that has many original details, but also some room to design (read: also many non-original details that we want to re-think). We've spent a lot of time exploring the area on the weekends, but really think the best way to find out what it feels like to actually live somewhere is to ask those who do. We appreciate your comments...

Posted by: snice at February 20, 2008 2:25 PM in response to Bed Stuy Inquiry

As a native New Orleanian, I have to say that haphazard is part of the charm...

Posted by: snice at February 20, 2008 11:58 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

I live up Stuyvesant from here, and I have to say that I like the walk to the A train a lot, even if for me it is long (12-15min, I'm closer to the J)

That neighborhood is really nice, I'm the one who said "pathologically friendly," and it's true.

Posted by: guest at February 20, 2008 4:38 PM in response to Bed Stuy Inquiry

To the OP:

My fiancée and I have recently signed a contract to purchase a home in Stuyvesant Heights. The deciding factors for us were all the things previously mentioned by Dave and guest. We spent a lot of time in the neighborhood, and really liked the general vibe. Sure there are some drawbacks when it comes to eating options and such. However, overall the value can't be beat.

We are really looking forward to closing (barring any unforeseen hiccups along the way), and properly meeting our new neighbors...maybe you!

Posted by: guest at February 20, 2008 5:03 PM in response to Bed Stuy Inquiry

LOL.... from BoerummHill!!!! When i'm tired of the restaurants here I go to Boerum Hill!!! Jolie, Downtown Atlantic, Stan's, and the various Japanese and Mexican places.

I also go there for my higher end shopping needs..Smith St and Court St...Fish Tales and Los Paisanos Meats are just 2 stops away on the A train and never have to go to Manhattan or any further into Brooklyn anymore

Are you buying the yellow painted house on the south side or the one across the street with the small brick wall in the front??

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 20, 2008 5:22 PM in response to Bed Stuy Inquiry

Hi snice, and everyone else, I realise that this post is over a year old, But my wife and I are in an incredibly similiar position . ie:
" We'd be moving from Boerum Hill, which we love. But we're anxious to buy and have found a home that has many original details "
And was wondering if you could offer some advice from your move and everything? How do you like the neighborhood ? any favorite or least favorite blocks or area's ?
Thanks so much!
Gavin

Posted by: gavolivia at April 14, 2009 11:31 AM in response to Bed Stuy Inquiry