South Slope Renaissance? We'll See.
Yesterday the Sun had an article about how the soon-to-open Union Market on 7th Avenue between 12th and 13th streets means the South Slope isn’t going to be playing second fiddle to the more recognized area to the north for much longer. We’re not sure we totally buy the argument, though. On the one hand,…
Yesterday the Sun had an article about how the soon-to-open Union Market on 7th Avenue between 12th and 13th streets means the South Slope isn’t going to be playing second fiddle to the more recognized area to the north for much longer. We’re not sure we totally buy the argument, though. On the one hand, home values in the area seem to be doing fine and dandy, and we’re sure that retail newcomers like Union Market and Beer Table are going to thrive. On the other hand, there are plenty of storefronts (especially on 7th) that are sitting empty, and a number of retail brokers have told us landlords are asking too much for their spaces and that anything south of 9th is still a distant second choice for most businesses scoping out the Slope. We think the real story is that the area’s retail is going to continue to develop at a slower pace than it did on, say, flashy Fifth Ave.—and, you know, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
New Supermarket Signals Change in South Park Slope [NY Sun]
In any event, I think Union Market coming to this neck of the woods is significant.
Certainly the folks at Union Market did some research and clearly this neighborhood has some wealth. Union Market ain’t cheap.
A think it’s a sign the neighborhood has “arrived”
actually both 10th and 11th streets between 8th and the Park are exceptional.
South Slope reminds me of the ok parts of Philadelphia.
Outside of Center City.
Fishtown maybe…
There are lots of older Brooklynites who chuckle at the idea that people call any of this area ‘Park Slope.’ It used to be no neighborhood at all- just South Brooklyn. Get over yourselves.
It doesn’t matter to begin with, and second, the people who are moving to the south slope are just like the people who are living the North Slope (and the center slope).
The people who hate mom’s with strollers will have kids someday (or will know people who do). The restuarants and neighborhood values will continue to change. The name streets will always have more brownstones than the number streets, and Manhattan will always be closer to Brooklyn Heights than any other Brooklyn neighborhood.
am i not american because i say mobile phone instead of cell?
please advise.
“It’s quickly becoming something better than Park Slope anyway. And in ten years it’ll be way better.”
I agree….it is becoming better. And I love it also.
It will never be like the North Slope for two reasons:
1. Lack of transportation
2. Lack of a large concentration of historically significant architecture
Transportation is key. North Slope has the 2/3 and the Q Train. For most people who commute to Manhattan, that will always be a huge advantage over the F Train. Even when/if it runs express.
That is a fact that will not change.
Same with number 2.
Okay, 11:46, then you’re a PRETENTIOUS American who says “mum.” Take a look in the mirror before slagging on stroller moms. And FYI, I’m a strollerless, single male who has lived in the South Slope since 1988.
Also, I’ll gladly sign the petition to ban the term “nabe.”
And while we’re at it, who wants to produce a 24 hour telethon consisting solely of people debating where Park Slope TRULY ends? We can raise money to help 11:24 (aka 11:46) renovate his/her LOO, buy a LORRY and install a LIFT in his/her FLAT!
Lower east side became the ‘East Village” sometime in the late ’60’s and is today part of the greater Village neighborhood.
Things change.
For old-timer Park Slopers who don’t want let newcomers into their club, your claim to exclusivity is worthless. You don’t want South Slope to sully your name? Fine, name it something else. It’s quickly becoming something better than Park Slope anyway. And in ten years it’ll be way better.
Awesome post MR B!
Get out the Slope bashing out of the way before you post the open houses.
Your are truly a pro.