Google Plus Business   Pinterest

800.ELLIMAN

JamieA

  • Local Expert 42 points
  • Review 1
  • Questions 0
  • Answers 0
  • Discussions 0

Reviews

Crown Heights
2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 2/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
Just now

"What is happening to crown heights"

Much of the hipster/young professional noise is for Franklin Ave, the epicenter of Crown Heights gentrification. East of Nostrand Ave remains largely Afro-Caribbean and African-American, which many new comers are not excited about, and is often described by new transplants as the "sketchy" part of town. The neighborhood as a whole still experiences questionable levels of crime, while retaining a strong community vibe.
Pros
  • Strong Caribbean culture
  • access to the lovely Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanical
  • Very diverse population
Cons
  • gentrification displacing those of lower income
  • Starbucks representing the change in cultural quality
  • close to some unsafe neighborhoods
  • has its own worrisome (though decreasing) crime rate
  • Bad reputation for safety
Review written via StreetAdvisor The opinions expressed within this review are those of the individual reviewer and not those of Douglas Elliman. Report
Corporate information:
Services:
Affiliates:
© Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
All Rights Reserved.

All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the RLS or Douglas Elliman. See Terms of Service for additional restrictions.

All information regarding a property for sale, rental, taxes or financing is from sources deemed reliable. No representation is made as to the accuracy thereof, and such information is subject to errors, omission, change of price, rental, commission, prior sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice. All square footage and dimensions are approximate. Exact dimensions can be obtained by retaining the services of a professional architect or engineer.

The number of bedrooms listed above is not a legal conclusion. Each person should consult with his/her own attorney, architect or zoning expert to make a determination as to the number of rooms in the unit that may be legally used as a bedroom.

© 2014. Douglas Elliman Real Estate. All material presented herein is intended for information purposes only. While, this information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes or withdrawal without notice. All property information, including, but not limited to square footage, room count, number of bedrooms and the school district in property listings are deemed reliable, but should be verified by your own attorney, architect or zoning expert. Equal Housing Opportunity.