Need Neighbourhood Suggestions
Friends who are considering moving back to New York were asking me about places to live in Brooklyn. They have three large dogs (all over 50 pounds) and, as such, need to have outdoor space. They would also like to find a place with decent access to subways. They are looking to spend anywhere from…
Friends who are considering moving back to New York were asking me about places to live in Brooklyn. They have three large dogs (all over 50 pounds) and, as such, need to have outdoor space. They would also like to find a place with decent access to subways. They are looking to spend anywhere from $500k to $900k and would like at least two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Can anyone suggest a nice (preferably brownstone filled) neighbourhood where they can get at least a garden level apartment with access to the backyard that is also relatively close to subways?
If they decide they want a full home, what are other nice neighbourhoods where they would have subway access and be able to purchase something without spending what they would in Brooklyn Heights or Park Slope?
Thanks!
Bed Stuy not dog friendly???
It is true that my dog makes middle-school aged girls squeal, but he does that in most neighborhoods. Other than that, I’ve found nothing but love for my dog here in Bed Stuy. In fact, I think my dog should run to replace Al Vann next election. He’s got a lot of friends on the street, seems to make new friends in this neighborhood wherever he goes, and he’d definitely do a better job.
I love it here. I am near the J train, can get to the LES in 20 minutes, the sense of community and friendliness level is impressive.
Biff, they’re going to need a garden-floor duplex to get yard access combined with two bedrooms/two baths.
If they are looking to buy a whole house for under $1 million, I would second everyone’s else’s recommendations for Sunset Park or Bed Stuy. Over a million, then you can look at Clinton Hill, Southslope, etc. Over $1.5 and up to $4 (I lose track at those high altitudes) you have your pick of Carroll/Cobble/etc. etc.
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I’m not scared of dogs, even big ones that I don’t know. If someone is afraid of dogs and crosses the street that says nothing about whether it’s a good or bad neighborhood for dogs.
yes it does. dogs can sense fear and they act accordingly!!! i noticed a lot of people when i lived up in harlem were terrified of my pitbull. i did however not want people thinking i got a pitbull to scare people and for self protection. he was a bad fit up in harlem. that and kids in my block would call him a f—– because he squatted when he peed lol tho that didnt bother me cuz i found it kinda hysterical but those same kids later wound up pouring me a cup of smurf juice on the crack stairs one day. you dont wanna know what smurf juice is!
*rob*
Biff, I’m a big booster for Crown Heights and Clinton Hill but I think Bay Ridge and Ditmas Park to be better choices.
For price range you suggest, garden level in a brownstone (and be in a brownstone neighborhood), dogs (Ft. Greene Park), and access to subways…I would suggest Fort Greene.
I’m not scared of dogs, even big ones that I don’t know. If someone is afraid of dogs and crosses the street that says nothing about whether it’s a good or bad neighborhood for dogs.
Funny, CDog looks like a little black bear, but when I walk her in the vicinity of LICH, a lot of people, who are clearly hospital staff and visitors, steer clear and shrink away from her very suddenly. Not sure why they’re scared of her, but they are. I think a lot of people are just scared of dogs, period.
DIBS, do you have dogs? I’m guessing you don’t or you would know what I’m talking about. When I walk my dogs down the street in my neighborhood, I’d say 7 out of 10 people either cross, go into the gutter or steer clear. It’s not that they are hostile (although a few are) it’s just that they are scared of dogs.
I sometimes bring my dogs to the run at Tompkins Park. It’s small and they kind of just stand around. I prefer to get in the car and bring them to Prospect so they can really get some exercise. If I wasn’t a dog owner in the Slope in my previous life, I might not know what I was missing, but since I do…that’s the one thing I miss about the Slope. That and Red Hot Szech, but like I said….less than 10 minutes away.
I was going to say Crown Heights because we live here and like it, but I’m beginning to think we should consider relocating to Sunset Park.