Advice on Brooklyn Apartment Living
Did you know Brooklyn was the Borough of Trees? Actually, we’re not sure it is (though once it was known as the Borough of Churches), but the renter-friendly Web site movingtoanapartment.com has added Brooklyn to the list of cities they cover, and they offer such insights, including these: “Around 44% of Brooklyn residents work within…
Did you know Brooklyn was the Borough of Trees? Actually, we’re not sure it is (though once it was known as the Borough of Churches), but the renter-friendly Web site movingtoanapartment.com has added Brooklyn to the list of cities they cover, and they offer such insights, including these: “Around 44% of Brooklyn residents work within the area where small businesses are major employers. Others rely heavily on jobs in Manhattan for income. Historically, the Brooklyn economy has centered around manufacturing. However, manufacturing has seen a decline as jobs in services have increased.” Must-see attractions include the Brooklyn Tabernacle, New York Aquarium and a bus tour known as “A Slice of Brooklyn.” Recommended restaurants include Di Fara’s, Al Di La and Tom’s (no arguing there). What’s odd, though, is their ranking of the “Top 3 Brooklyn Apartments.” Here’s the list:
Spring Creek Towers Apartments
1255 pennsylvania Avenue
Bedrooms: studio-3
Price: Please CallBay Ridge Residential Apartments
Shore Road
Bedrooms: studio-2
Price: $800-$2000Archstone Brooklyn Heights Apartments
180 Montague Street
Bedrooms: studio-3
Price: $2250-$6000
*Pet Friendly*
Do those seem like the top three to you?
Photo by Sharpen.
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I can’t cite a specific source. I’m a native of the borough, and one used to hear it so-described often times. For instance, I remember my dad describing Brooklyn to me in this manner, when he was trying to point out the contrast with Manhattan.
Benson: Never heard of “the city of homes.” Do you know when/where you heard that? Interested to know.
Brooklyn used to be called “The city of homes and churches”.
Lisa: Brooklyn used to be called the city of churches. (Brooklyn was a city until the late 1890’s.)
ah. thanks for the info mm
*rob*
No, Rob, Spring Creek is not projects. Starrett City/Spring Creek was built as affordable, Mitchell-Lama type housing for regular working folks. If you’ve ever been out there, the buildings are well kept, on large landscaped lawns, like the photo above. Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea, especially here on this site, but a desireable home for many. Perhaps that’s why they are on the list. For your average out of towner, not familiar with the city, and not used to stratospheric NYC prices, looks like a good deal, indeed. The biggest downer is that it is overlooking the edge of nowhere, and takes over an hour to commute to Manhattan. A car is almost a necessity.
1500 for a 1 bedroom in bay ridge sounds absurd.
*Rob*
“Must-see attractions include the Brooklyn Tabernacle” WTF?
Bay Ridge and Brooklyn Heights on the same list…seems odd.
I don’t know which building they’re referring to, but there are some great buildings on Shore Road, view of the harbor, the Bridge and some with views of Manhattan.
Rob – rents in Bay Ridge are (average)
Studio – 1000
1 Bedroom – 1500
2 Bedroom – 1900 (you can find cheaper in 2 & 3 family homes)