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

umm park slope would be out of your price range unless you roomy up.

hmmm astoria isn't that bad. there is areas where you can get alot of restaurants and some shops. unless you aren't really in astoria.

oh studio yeah you can do it .

stay closer to 5 ave. younger age group than closer towards the park. older and more conservative.

umm park slope would be out of your price range unless you roomy up.

hmmm astoria isn't that bad. there is areas where you can get alot of restaurants and some shops. unless you aren't really in astoria.

oh studio yeah you can do it .

stay closer to 5 ave. younger age group than closer towards the park. older and more conservative.

Sad state of affairs that $1600 is not enough to live in solo housing in Ps. But, I fear armchair is right.

I moved to South Slope from Sunnyside in Queens (a little bit more desolate than Astoria, but, I guess, maybe a tad more aesthetically pleasing) and I'm glad I did. There was sticker-shock involved (my wife and I went from a three bedroom for $1600 to a one bedroom for $1800) and it took a while to get used to all of the goddamn baby strollers (I was quite literally boxed in by three of them in a store my first day here), but in the long run it was worth it. It's quiet when you want it to be, somewhat less so when you don't want it to be, being near the park is wonderful and the restaurant choices aren't bad. And, yes, the brownstones make for a nice-looking neighborhood (I've also lived in WBurg & Greenpoint, too deeply fugly neighborhoods). I still curse the F train, baby strollers, lack of variety in drinking establishments and overpriced haircuts, but overall I'm pretty glad I made the leap.

I may be stating the obvious, but if you're looking for other alternatives, Carroll Gardens & Brooklyn Heights would be worth a look, though they're in the same price range. You won't be finding any bargains there and you don't get Prospect Park.

I moved to South Slope from Sunnyside in Queens (a little bit more desolate than Astoria, but, I guess, maybe a tad more aesthetically pleasing) and I'm glad I did. There was sticker-shock involved (my wife and I went from a three bedroom for $1600 to a one bedroom for $1800) and it took a while to get used to all of the goddamn baby strollers (I was quite literally boxed in by three of them in a store my first day here), but in the long run it was worth it. It's quiet when you want it to be, somewhat less so when you don't want it to be, being near the park is wonderful and the restaurant choices aren't bad. And, yes, the brownstones make for a nice-looking neighborhood (I've also lived in WBurg & Greenpoint, too deeply fugly neighborhoods). I still curse the F train, baby strollers, lack of variety in drinking establishments and overpriced haircuts, but overall I'm pretty glad I made the leap.

I may be stating the obvious, but if you're looking for other alternatives, Carroll Gardens & Brooklyn Heights would be worth a look, though they're in the same price range. You won't be finding any bargains there and you don't get Prospect Park.

Try south part of PS, rents are somewhat lower there and you still are within walking distance to it all. Also see if Sunset Park, around the park, 6th, 7th Aves would be something you would like. Rents are much cheaper. Although it’s not PS but it’s not bad, close enough, good commute to Manhattan and nice view, lots of my friends moved there and are happy.

Move to South South Slope. My wife and I pay $1500 for a good sized 1 BR with a working fireplace. We're 1 block from Kitchen Bar (http://www.kitchenbarny.com) and Bar-b-q (http://www.brooklynbarbq.com/). We're a five minute walk from the new Union Market (http://www.unionmarket.com/) and Grab (http://www.grabspecialtyfoods.com/). And we're a 10 minute walk from Prospect Park (and the F train) and Park Slope proper. (And 10 min walk from the M/R trains in the other direction.)

If you're willing to live on a not-pretty street that is a few blocks away from all the pretty streets, you can certainly find something in your price range.

Move to South South Slope. My wife and I pay $1500 for a good sized 1 BR with a working fireplace. We're 1 block from Kitchen Bar (http://www.kitchenbarny.com) and Bar-b-q (http://www.brooklynbarbq.com/). We're a five minute walk from the new Union Market (http://www.unionmarket.com/) and Grab (http://www.grabspecialtyfoods.com/). And we're a 10 minute walk from Prospect Park (and the F train) and Park Slope proper. (And 10 min walk from the M/R trains in the other direction.)

If you're willing to live on a not-pretty street that is a few blocks away from all the pretty streets, you can certainly find something in your price range.

Ditto, South Slope/Greenwood Heights

I have to join in the pro-south slope chorus. My girlfriend and I moved to Greenwood Heights (right across from the cemetery) in August and we love it. It's residential and quiet but still a quick walk to the south slope. There are great bars on 5th (Quarter on 20th being my favorite at the moment) and great restaurants on 5th, 6th and 7th.

I have to join in the pro-south slope chorus. My girlfriend and I moved to Greenwood Heights (right across from the cemetery) in August and we love it. It's residential and quiet but still a quick walk to the south slope. There are great bars on 5th (Quarter on 20th being my favorite at the moment) and great restaurants on 5th, 6th and 7th.

you would not have a difficult time finding a studio in the northern part of park slope for around $1500.

much better access to trains in the north (named streets) close to the 2/3 and Q trains.

south slope is really great, although for someone who spends time or works in manhattan, it is a bit far removed for my taste.

depends on what's more important to you...a little cheaper place in south slope with not so easy transportation or a little less space and more expensive housing in the north with a 15 minute subway ride to union square.

My girlfriend and I were priced out of Park Slope. We lived on the then ugly, but up and coming 4th Ave at 11th. We loved the neighborhood and wanted to stay close. We found a spacious 1 bedroom in Prospect Heights for 1300$. We have better train options - 2,3,4,5 and B/Q (I HATED the R train) and we havent lost out on restaurants - see vanderbilt and flatbush - or aesthetics - see Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Public Library and of course Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park. Overall, we are much happier and 'richer' here in Prospect Heights then in our days in Park Slope.

My girlfriend and I were priced out of Park Slope. We lived on the then ugly, but up and coming 4th Ave at 11th. We loved the neighborhood and wanted to stay close. We found a spacious 1 bedroom in Prospect Heights for 1300$. We have better train options - 2,3,4,5 and B/Q (I HATED the R train) and we havent lost out on restaurants - see vanderbilt and flatbush - or aesthetics - see Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Public Library and of course Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park. Overall, we are much happier and 'richer' here in Prospect Heights then in our days in Park Slope.

armchair_warrior wrote: umm park slope would be out of your price range unless you roomy up.

Not true, especially if the person has a studio. I know several people in PS that pay less than 1600 and they have 1 bedrooms. I have a friend who pays 1300 or 1400 and she also has a working fireplace, and is in prime park slope.

also, you could try Prospect Heights. An easly walk from park slope and a few hundred bucks a month less in rent for the same amount of space and plenty to do.