Can you tell me a little about Park Slope? Is it right for

greggers83

Hi. I'm new to the board.

Right now I live in Astoria in Queens. I have a very large apartment and am paying $1300 for it. I enjoy having a lot of space, but I don't like the area much. Architecturally it's pretty ugly. There's not a lot to do, either. It's pretty desolate at times.

Prior to living in Astoria, I lived in box in the Upper West Side. While the space was small, the neighborhood was wonderful.

I moved to NYC two years ago from the suburbs of VA. I can't afford Manhattan, but I don't want to stay in Astoria. What I'm looking for is a neighborhood that is fun and aesthetically pleasing; that is quiet, but active; that has numerous things to do and places to go to. Right now I feel like I live in the suburbs and that's really not what I want.

Would Park Slope be a good fit for me? If not, could you suggest other places? I'm checking out Brooklyn Heights, as well, but I'm afraid I may end up in another box if I move there.

I can't spend a lot. $1600 max. I'm willing to do a studio. I've lived here for two years and am tired of moving around. I need a place that I can stay happy in.