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

"The Beach Is Nice and the Supermarkets Are Interesting"

Lots of people from the former USSR live here so the food is mostly from those areas and is interesting. You won't find most of it elsewhere.

The beach is fine if you're a beach person. But living right on the edge of the coast seems kind of risky these days and I can't imagine what the insurance costs are now that there with all of the damage from the storm a few months ago.

Maybe some investment in seawalls would help this. Don't know. In any case, for those who like living on the shore this neighborhood can offer that kind of ambiance.
Pros
  • Interesting food in grocery stores (Russian and former Soviet republics)
  • Diverse population
Cons
  • Very vulnerable to storm surges and hurricanes because of low elevation and closeness to coast
  • A lot of the restaurants are expensive and "fancy" but the food is only okay
  • Too many high rises - takes away from seaside appeal
  • Rather long commute to Manhattan
Recommended for
  • Beach Lovers
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