Jay St, Downtown Brooklyn

I realize it's just me - as everyone else seems to be a big fan of this neighborhood - but I have never spent a day in DUMBO without wishing I was somewhere else. Perhaps I just haven't been introduced to the right spots to hang Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. After going on a few dates at merely average restaurants in this neighborhood, I haven't been back much. From what I have seen, however, there seems to be plenty of expensive real estate and gyms in the area, and it is very quiet here at night. Almost too quiet.

In my opinion DUMBO is seriously lacking in Brooklyn personality. What used to be a neighborhood full of warehouses has been converted into rows upon rows of shining new condominiums. This, of course, is not the most uncommon transformation to occur in a New York neighborhood - but it's still a little bit depressing.

Overall, a visit to DUMBO is a pretty average experience. The restaurants are average, the shopping is minimal, and I'd honestly rather spend a night on the down in Boreum or Cobble Hill. Or even in Williamsburg.

The neighborhood with the worst moniker in all of New York City is actually a great place to visit. The Promenade overlooking the Manhattan skyline is nearby and there are a good amount of restaurants and cafes in the area. It does seem a little deserted late at night - it's not exactly a bustling neighborhood when it comes to nightlife but it does serve as a great place for a romantic stroll or a first date.

I would love to live in the area, but I believe it's a bit pricey to get an apartment here so I'll just have to take my dreams elsewhere. Anyway, this neighborhood should be cherished because there are so few places in this city where you can go out and not suffocate in the crowds. This is one of those places.

Jay St is a street in Dumbo. It runs under the Manhattan Bridge and ends at the East River. Here, one can enjoy a great view of Manhattan. Walking along this cobblestone street is a great experience. You can still see the old factories and lofts of Vinegar Hill, which are nowadays transformed in apartments and galleries for artists. There are partially covered tracks on the street. This is the remaining of the Jay Street Connecting Railroad: A small railroad operated in Dumbo.