Hi,
I’ve been considering houses in the Park Slope side of Gowanus. Specifically, around 9th-13th streets between 4th and 3rd avenues. Several people have mentioned flooding as a concern over there, but I don’t see any signs of it in the houses I’ve seen (though I understand they don’t have basements for this reason) — can anyone speak to this? Has anyone had trouble getting a mortgage or insurance b/c of this?

Thanks.


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  1. Juno106 and kls: I am elm100@mac.om

    kls – are you moving into the brick federal that century 21 listed? we could never get them to return our phone calls to even see the place! crazy. good luck to you with your move in, wherever it is!

    here is my main concern w.the blocks btwn 3/4: it is so nice and pristine ON the blocks, in the backyards, etc. but when you walk anywhere, you’re on 4th ave (assuming you’re ong up the hill) – very hard to have my 5 yr old on his bike, and can’t let my 2 yr old walk free, must have him in my arms or in the stroller, when we’re on the avenue. that seems stressful to me. i know they won’t always be so small, but it worries me in the meantime. what do you guys think about that?

    on the other hand – my son goes the The Children’s School at 1st/4th ave, so it would be super convenient in that way (and the little guy will presumable go there too, so years of a great commute to school and easy playdates for anyone who wants to come over . . .)

    i’d love your thoughts on living on these blocks. thanks so much!

  2. OP – Decent amount of kids, but it keeps increasing with each house that gets bought. I have only seen the block change for the better over the past 8 years. The only real con I can say is since the condo on the corner opened parking has gotten real tight. If you have any other questions, I would be happy to answer, just post your email address and I will reply.

  3. We just bought on 12th btwn 3rd and 4th avenue and had no problem getting homeowner’s insurance.

    We are moving in may and have 2 kids.. maybe we’ll see you on the block!

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