Newcomers Find Crown Heights Retail Lacking
North Crown Heights may be luring more affluent buyers with its gorgeous—and recently landmarked—rowhouses, but some of the newbie homeowners think the area’s shopping scene leaves a lot to be desired. According to an article in today’s Sun, as more buyers see the neighborhood as an affordable alternative to Prospect Heights, they’re also anxious to…
North Crown Heights may be luring more affluent buyers with its gorgeous—and recently landmarked—rowhouses, but some of the newbie homeowners think the area’s shopping scene leaves a lot to be desired. According to an article in today’s Sun, as more buyers see the neighborhood as an affordable alternative to Prospect Heights, they’re also anxious to see a retail renaissance on thoroughfares like Nostrand. A Wall Street worker who recently closed on an $870,000 Hampton Place home, for example, says he’s ready to see more restaurants in the ‘hood: “If there was something to patronize, I’d willingly spend money there. I’d like to see more amenities. People have money here. Somebody has to be the pioneer and open up something. It’s just a matter of time.” Think he’s right?
Retailers So Far Fail To Follow Homebuyers to North Crown Heights [Sun]
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The article is great. I live in CHs – moved from Gramercy with family and I would love to see more restaurants bars etc. We go to Saje on Franklin, or the Indian place on Franklin and Prospect, otherwise to Park Slope and Prospect Heights if we want a decent cafe, good bakery, good supermarkets etc etc. I know it will take time for the nabe to improve. We couldnt afford Prospect Heights and got a great deal on a two family in CHN for less than 700,000. We are there for the long term (hopefully) and I look forward to seeing the changes. I really love the nabe and the people in it. CHN is really a well kept secret. Im trying to entice my friends over there to get a brownstone fast before the RE gets really out of control and no one can afford it. In the meantime I will continue to cook at home and save some money, which is much needed as we now have a mortgage to pay off….
wow i moved to crown heights last wknd and already black people are invading my hood
Lets be real as an african american that is an architect this streets looks ugly… business on that corridor needs to invest in the upgrading of themselves…
Couldn’t agree more 10:14…less crack and more souffles!!!
I have tried 10:11… Believe me… and they almost always tell me the same thing.. They are in the music waiting for the “deal to come” Or they are going to college next year in NC some place.
how dare these lowlifes ruin the character of crown heights!
I think you are right 10:09… the same thing happend on Flatbush and Fulton Street in FG.
10:01… you go out there right now and tell those insolent young men doing nothing to get off their duffs and get busy!
Of course it’s just a matter of time. There seem to be a few golden years when gentrifying neighborhoods can support both the overpriced boutiques of useless stuff AND the necessary retail that a functioning neighborhoods needs. Enjoy it while it lasts, Crown Heights!