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Is this Kensigton, Flatbush, or PPS? — Brooklynian

Is this Kensigton, Flatbush, or PPS?

hollylynn
hollylynn
edited November -1 in Flatbush/Midwood/Ditmas Park
Hi,
I'm an artist employed in Manhattan who's been commuting to work from Pennsylvania for over a year now. I'm ready to move and I'm considering some Brooklyn neighborhoods. Monday I'm probably going to be looking at an apartment just south of Prospect park on E 17th St & Caton Ave. Is this considered Flatbush, Kensington, or Prospect Park South? And what is this area like? is it reasonably safe? I've heard flatbush and PPS can be a little rough in parts.

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  • rachelfran
    rachelfran
    that's considered prospect park south
  • daver
    daver
    rachelfran wrote: that's considered prospect park south
    You could also accurately call it Flatbush. I would say. But you'd need a Venn diagram. :mrgreen:

    Anyhow, I don't live there. It is over by the ball fields and stuff though, and it seems alright when I've passed through it. However, I'm not you. You ought take a trip there some night after work in Manhattan and make your own determination. Q train will dump you right there.
  • brooklynjack
    brooklynjack
    this map might help you

    http://marykayg.com/html/large_map.html

    Flatbush is a big area, Prospect Park South is in flatbush

    The area you are considered is only considered PPS by real estate agents trying to sell there. I wouldn't even et out of my car to look, it is that bad but that is in general and eery block is different. But there is no way I would want to walk home at night from the subway

    PPS is a a designated Historic District but there are only 2 or 3 apt buildings there, the nicest one is a coop.

    Kensington is West of Coney Island Avenue. Try joining the KWTNeighbors Yahoo! group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KWTneighbors/ there have been several apt for rent postings
  • daver
    daver
    And here we go. I would advise you to check for yourself. Literally a block west of 18th there are the ball fields. When I happened past there tonight I saw people playing Lacrosse there, of all things. Also, joggers and whatnot. I didn't find it to be particularily bad. I certainly buy the block by block or even building by building thing though. It seemed to hit a few rougher spots pretty quick there east of 18th. *shrug* I certainly don't agree with the post above though, and would play with my kids in that park without hesitation based on what I've seen passing through.
  • pitu
    pitu
    daver, super reasonable
    as always, the hang out for yourself advice is The Only Way
    in the I Am Not You sweepstakes. But I'd live there.

    I was just over there actually -- a friend who lives very near to where you're looking was commenting on how chilled out and friendly it was thereabouts, compared to her years in Crown Heights. It always totally depends on what street or even what apt you are in, for things like noise issues.
    Come to think of it, I know loads of young creative people that live there, because there are still affordable rentals to be had. The streets look a lot crummier because instead of rows of old brownstones you have mostly post-war construction - if you're not on one of the Victorian houses blocks or in a large older apt building.

    The Farm on Adderly is a pretty delicious local to there, and the Q train and bus service is pretty good.

    And Prospect Park is totally wonderful for sustainable city living. All depends on what you're looking for and what you like.
  • hollylynn
    hollylynn
    Thanks for the help, I've been getting really mixed opinions overall about this area, a lot of, its not the worst area but certianly not the best either, I guess I'll check it out and see what I'd be getting for my money and what the block and building is like. I'm married so i won't be a single girl all alone, but I also want to be able to enjoy my neiborhood. The park really appeals to me, unfortunatly Park Slope which I know is safer, is just to expensive. :(
  • brooklynjack
    brooklynjack
    Don't overlook Kensington or even the south end of Windsor Terrace.

    I'd also look further south in Flatbush near an express stop on the B/Q line. But there is no substitute for getting out and walking around in the neighborhood and going to open houses. Before buying our current place in Windsor Terrace I walked every street in the (granted small) neighborhood, had a slice of pizza at the local place and shopped at the neighborhood supermarket.

    If you'd like I can recommend you to the real estate agent we bought our place through. She specializes in South Slope/Windsor Terrace/Kensington/Caton Place area. Just PM me
  • mixergirl
    mixergirl
    I live a little further south, near the Newkirk stop on the B/Q and absolutely love it. It's convenient to the trains and stores. It's beautiful and people are really friendly. Not to mention that a new french bistro just opened up around the corner! You should come down here and check it out.
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