Crown Heights
Ranked 32nd best neighborhood in Brooklyn
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Great for
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Transport
- Internet Access
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
Not great for
- Parking
Who lives here?
- Tourists
- Trendy & Stylish
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Crown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"has improved a lot"
Living from abroad since 2013 in Crown Heights, it has changed a lot, new restaurants are moving in, neighbors are nice and welcoming. Some blocks are still missing Street Trees, lots of garbage on the sidewalks on some blocks. Easy access to other interesting neighborhoods.
Pros
- access to the lovely Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical
- Inexpensive real estate
- Very diverse population
- low rents
- Close to other great towns
Cons
- Bad reputation for safety
Recommended for
- Tourists
Crown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"Feels like home"
Pros
- I feel safe here
- Strong neighborhood community
- Great nightlife
- access to the lovely Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical
- Inexpensive real estate
- low rents
- Very diverse population
- Close to other great towns
Recommended for
- Tourists
- Trendy & Stylish
Crown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"Very happy here..."
Pros
- awesome take out food
- safe
- so much to do!
- access to the lovely Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical
- Inexpensive real estate
- low rents
- Very diverse population
Recommended for
- Tourists
- Trendy & Stylish
Crown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
Crown Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
"Not for tourists, visually appeasing"
Crown Heights is not exactly the kind of place you would escort your grandmother from out of town, but as far as residencies go it's not a bad place. It's rather inexpensive, as it is far from being the Upper East Side, but I would pack up and move here if it came down to it. It's close to Park Slope, which is a nice neighborhood for shopping and going out.
As far as shopping and eating in this area, don't expect much unless you are a huge proponent of Popeye's and Footlocker. However, there are highlights to be had - just as in every New York neighborhood. There are many Caribbean eateries, and many cater to vegans, though I doubt there are a ton living in the area. Crown Heights is one of those neighborhoods that is slowly being gentrified as residents are outpriced from neighborhoods like Park Slope, so cafes and bars are beginning to spring up.
As far as shopping and eating in this area, don't expect much unless you are a huge proponent of Popeye's and Footlocker. However, there are highlights to be had - just as in every New York neighborhood. There are many Caribbean eateries, and many cater to vegans, though I doubt there are a ton living in the area. Crown Heights is one of those neighborhoods that is slowly being gentrified as residents are outpriced from neighborhoods like Park Slope, so cafes and bars are beginning to spring up.
Pros
- access to the lovely Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical
- low rents
Cons
- absolutely no good takeout
- constant traffic jams in front of all liquor stores
