South Slope on AM NY

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Most people don't differentiate between the two areas straddling Ninth Street; to them it's all Park Slope, with its trendy restaurants, abundant stoop sales, prominent gay community and proliferation of young families.

But North Slope and South Slope have distinct histories and populations, and though the differences are becoming less apparent, they do exist.

"For one, there are way less strollers and dogs," explained South Slope resident Jarrett Shamlian. "There's more of the remaining community present and it feels more authentic. There are more twentysomethings here, too."

South Slope's population is comprised of Puerto Rican, Latin American, Jamaican and Irish families who have called the neighborhood home since the last quarter of the 20th century, students taking advantage of the relatively lower rents and an increasing number of young professionals.

At the turn of the last century, a number of modest row houses were put up for those who worked in factories and at the Gowanus Canal. The structures stood in stark contrast to the sumptuous dwellings being built in North Slope, at the time referred to as Brooklyn's " Gold Coast."

But these days, South Slope is starting to look more like North Slope. Once-desolate Fifth Avenue is now populated with stores and restaurants, and even the area west of Fifth Avenue -- once a true no man's-land --is being revived, with plans for new constructions in the works.

"Many young professionals priced out of North Slope, are discovering South Slope and starting to move down here," said Debbie Fuka of Aguayo & Huebener Realty Group.

Adds Philip Meoli of Maximus Realty Group: "There are more coffee shops, pet food stores, clothing boutiques--particularly children's clothing boutiques--sprouting up in the area."

"This was always a family neighborhood, but it's different now," Meoli said. "When I opened my office here seven years ago, almost everything across the street was vacant and boarded up. There's not one vacant space there anymore."

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South Slope is defined by Ninth Street in the north, 17th Street in the south, Fourth Avenue in the west and Prospect Park West in the east.

landlord

They are extending the park slope boundry to 23st!!

filmlover44

landlord wrote: They are extending the park slope boundry to 23st!!

The South Slope boundaries are constantly changing depending on what the Real Estate agents want to sell and the North Slope boundaries keep moving up.

I like Greenwood Heights and I like the name too. I'd love to find a nice affordable two bedroom place there (hint, hint).

caaahyoko

I don't care what neighborhood I'm in as long as there's a decent:

bar, train, and grocery store

In that order.