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How does boerum hill compare with park slope (not counting the park)? Are there as many pre war historical buildings? green? Im thinking of buying but live abroad right now, so its hard to visit
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Park slope is bigger and doesn't have public housing projects in such close proximity. Plus there is less traffic in Park SLope and better stores/restaurants.
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Subject: Boerum Hill vs. Park Slope
Boerum Hill is geographically closer to Manhattan, but you'll rely on the F train for most of your travel. In contrast, a number of train lines have stops in Park Slope. Park Slope is also served by the huge Atlantic/Pacific station where many subway lines converge. This means that whether you are on the east or west side of Manhattan, you can take a train all the way to Atlantic/Pacific then change and go a stop or two on a local to get home. Most of the shopping/restaurants for Boerum Hill are centered on Smith Street. Park Slope has both Fifth Ave. and 7th Avenue - lots of stores whether for daily needs or for more artsy boutiques. When Smith Street was first gentrified, there was a lot of buzz about the quality and diversity of the restaurants. Now that Smith is more established, it has lost its lustre as a restaurant destination (however, there are several good restaurants). In contrast, Park Slope's restaurant row, Fifth Avenue, still has a diverse and interesting restaurant scene. In terms of architecture, a few of the central streets of Boerum Hill especially between Hoyt and Nevins are really incredible - gorgeous rows of brownstones, beautifully restored. Park Slope has more of a hodge podge, but certainly has many impressive streets and a large historic district. In any case, I think both are good neighborhoods to live in; I'd go where I could find the best space for the price. -
bookistan, please register on this site and stick around! (then you can make sure nobody nabs your cute name)
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bookistan, not only is your name impressive, your advice is too.
In terms of architecture, a few of the central streets of Boerum Hill especially between Hoyt and Nevins are really incredible - gorgeous rows of brownstones, beautifully restored. Park Slope has more of a hodge podge, but certainly has many impressive streets and a large historic district.
Looks like you know the area well. If you see any apartment up for sale in the areas you mentioned, please let me know. With a budget of 600-700K, maybe Park slope is out of my league now ....sigh. BTW I feel I have to buy quickly before I miss the boat. Am I Overestimating the "heat"? -
If Smith St seems to be the centre for Boerum, what might be the centre for Fort Greene and Cobble Hill. And where in Fort Greene be the equivalent of the region b/w Hoyt & Nevins?
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newkid, I went nuts trying to decide between living in Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. I eventually chose Boerum Hill and couldn't be happier. My commute to the city is actually quite easy and I don't have to rely on the F train, as was stated a few posts ago. Much of Boerum Hill is close to the A/C trains at Hoyt-Schermerhorn. It's a 4 minute walk for me. Park Slope is actually a bit cheaper than B. Hill, housing-wise (well, at least it was for me when I was looking in Sept.) Re: center for Cobble Hill - I would say Court Street. I'm going to link to a website that was invaluable to me when I was trying to figure out where to move - it has great maps of the neighborhoods we mentioned and lists where the subways are located. http://www.brooklynnow.com/ My main advice is to avoid having to take the F train at all costs.
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Hercules, your link rocks!! Im going to spend hours browsing. Thanks 3x Why should F train be avoided
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Hercules, sorry I hope you dont think Im retarded. But when I open up the link to the different zones, I see all these numbers but there is no key. What do they mean - are they shops?
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newkid » Hercules, sorry I hope you dont think Im retarded. But when I open up the link to the different zones, I see all these numbers but there is no key. What do they mean - are they shops?
maybe you're having a computer problem? try this http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/index.html the F train is slower/prone to be f*k up than the others, and a drag when it's your only (or main) option. Also depends on what your regular commute is . . . -
you should check out the Ft Greene board for Ft G info http://brooklynian.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=6 it's a pretty active nabe board compared to this one which is *just* getting going. And of course you can get some basics of businesses on http://www.brooklynnow.com/greene/index.html or http://www.smalltownbrooklyn.com/index.html Click on Neighborhoods for a scrollable map of streets.
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No, Im still not able to figure out what those numbers are dumbdumbdumb. I guess they are shops all along certain roads which already gives me an idea where the density is. Im also trying to find out where all the unsafe areas are so it is choosing thru elimination. Ha, you hope. How long do you think it will take for me to go to Port Authority which is more where I will be working.
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pitu » bookistan, please register on this site and stick around! (then you can make sure nobody nabs your cute name)
Thank you; now registered. I look forward to participating on this board!! -
bookistan » [quote="pitu"]bookistan, please register on this site and stick around! (then you can make sure nobody nabs your cute name)
Thank you; now registered. I look forward to participating on this board!![/quote]
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Of note, it depends on where you live in Boerum Hill. I live on Hoyt and State (which I think is Downtown Brooklyn - it certainly was when I first moved here 10 years ago - but now everyone says is Boerum Hill) and I'm within 5 minute walk of the A,C,G, 2, 3, 4, 5, M, R, and Q trains. I've lived in both Boerum Hill and Park Slope (several times
) and each has its ups and downs. There is no green space to speak of in Boerum Hill, but things may be a bit nicer if the planned East River park ever comes to fruition. -
Bookistan, there are many many new condos going up on the "other" side of Atlantic Ave which is technically Downtown Brooklyn and not Boerum Hill (as Lambretta mentions). Not sure if the prices are within your range but you'd be basically across the street from the neighborhood. You might want to look into the buildings over there because I haven't seen much available housing stock lately in Boerum Hill proper. One thing to consider is how kid-friendly you want your neighborhood to be. Boerum Hill is kid friendly. Certain parts of Park Slope verge on kid-centric. (Many wars have errupted on these boards about kids in the various neighborhoods, so take a look.) And listen, I'll take the F train over the R any day. 10 minutes to 2nd Ave ROCKS! Culture is what we make it Yes it is...Now is the time to invent
----Sleater-Kinney
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