Neighborhood advice

teacup · July 2009

Hello. I am new to the site and was hoping for some input. I am looking seriously at a 2 family brick home on 16th St bet 8th Ave & PPW (about 1/8 down the block from Farrell's) and very close to the much anticipated establishment on the corner (Double Windsor ?) It is very close to Prospect Park and the F train and these are very important items to me. I've driven the neighborhood extensively and it looks great (very much like traditional PS). Is there anything I should know -particularly a potential negative- before finalizing any decision. I am posting on the PS site and the WT site due to the proximity to both borders. A generalized critique of the area would be greatly appreciated. Also, is this area fully gentrified and where is it headed? Thank you much.

opossumqueen · July 2009

I love that spot and bike and take the dog for walks around there b/c it's quiet and safe. It's not my ideal train situation if you need more than the F, but the proximity to the park and a few shops is great.

More restaurants and shops seem to be opening down that way on 5/6/7th Aves, which is good IMO. Your proximity to Lady Bird bakery might be bad for your waistline

If you have a car, I guess the lack of really close grocery store (maybe there's one I'm forgetting there) won't matter much. There are several with parking lots around this part of Brooklyn.

pokersloper · July 2009

Traffic is very busy on those streets, especially on the weekends. There will be a lot of foot traffic too (lots of teens) because of the movie theatre. You will probably still end up going to 7th and 5th avenues for dinner.

gelar · July 2009

I've lived a few blocks away for 12 years. I love it here. There is traffic on those streets, so you will likely have a hard time street parking. There's a huge St. Patty's day parade with a lot of stupidity overflowing from Farrell's, but that's only one day of the year. You have all of the basics right on PPW - good food choices, post office, 24 hour market, etc. So close to the park.....walk to the movies...I'm just jealous you can afford to buy!

MOD · July 2009

don't forget Dub pies!

I wouldn't say that area is Fully gentrified, but it's safe, has a few local bums, working class, lots a new shops opening.. I like it. Take some time and read through the WT board. You'll get a good idea of the issues and happenings there. There's been arguments about Farrell's, about the liquor store, etc...

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