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A sought-after area with excellent dining and green spaces
Though it may have taken a while, Brooklyn Heights is finally getting the sort of public praise that long-term residents have always whispered about. The decade-long development of Brooklyn Bridge Park ushered in a new, energetic era for the neighborhood and created an idyllic backdrop out of the once-industrial riverfront. This rejuvenation essentially expanded the neighborhood’s footprint despite the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) that cuts through the area. “Having access to the water makes the neighborhood feel bigger, better, greener and, in a way, closer to Manhattan,” says Jim Hayes, a realtor at Serhant with many sales in the area. Luxury condos along the waterfront juxtapose the prewar rowhouses of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, a designation that covers nearly the entire neighborhood. Uphill and inland, Cadman Plaza Park acts as a de facto border, insulating the area from the bustle of Downtown Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park are popular among joggers.
Clark's located on Clark Street is a Brooklyn Heights neighborhood staple.
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Sophisticated eateries and ample cafes enrich the dining scene
Brooklyn Heights has an impressive catalog of restaurants. “In every nook and cranny, down every side street, there’s incredible dining,” Hayes says. The Michelin-starred Clover Hill serves elevated seafood, while Lillo Cucina Italiana is a walk-in-only, cash-only outpost with exquisite Italian dishes. Long lines form outside L'Appartement 4F for their flaky, baked-to-perfection croissants. Along Atlantic Avenue, one of Brooklyn’s main thoroughfares, residents can find local cafes, diners and bakeries alongside grocery stores like Key Food or Sahadi’s market, a beloved Middle Eastern grocer with ready-made meals.
The famous River Deli in Brooklyn Heights serves elegant Sardinian dishes.
Most Brooklyn Heights restaurants and cafes offer outdoor dining options.
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Varied architecture and a competitive market for homebuyers
Along quaint side streets, prewar revivalist rowhouses neighbor Italianate brownstones. Historical high-rises contrast with luxury condos, like the 30-story Quay Tower, with modern amenities and sweeping river views. “The housing stock is limited and competitive, but all sorts of people—young professionals, families, grandparents—want to move here,” Hayes says. “The area has so much to offer: the parks, the schools, the location, the beautiful, curb-appeal blocks.” To snag a condo in the area, homebuyers expect to spend a minimum of $1.2 million, but large units in waterfront condos can fetch as much as $15 million. Co-ops have a lower entry point, with studios and one-bedrooms costing between $370,000 and $850,000. Multi-bedroom co-ops cost as much as $4 million.
Brownstone houses can be seen throughout the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood.
Carriage houses are one of the unique home styles that Brooklyn Heights has to offer.
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Three major parks offer scenic attractions
Today, after a decade of development, the 85-acre, waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park is an internationally recognized retreat with sustainable design, robust programming and manifold attractions. “It’s probably one of the coolest parks in all of New York City,” Hayes says. Five converted piers offer hilly green lawns, sports facilities, grills and more. The Brooklyn Heights Promenade, a pedestrian walkway perched above the BQE, is popular with locals and visitors for its spectacular, elevated views of the Manhattan skyline. To the east, Cadman Plaza Park is a 10-block green space used for play, relaxation, dog walking and annual events like the Brooklyn Book Festival.
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade attracts both residents of Brooklyn Heights and tourists.
Bring the family ice skating to Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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Public and private schools serve the area
Brooklyn Heights is full of well-to-do families, many of whom send their children to private, K through 12 institutions like St. Ann’s School or Brooklyn Friends School. Highly rated public schools also serve the area. The A-rated P.S. 8 Emily Warren Roebling Elementary School is known for its arts-focused curriculum, while the A-plus-rated M.S. 915 Bridges Middle School encourages exploratory learning and civic engagement.
Saint Ann's School serves students from preschool all the way up to twelfth grade.
Brooklyn Friends School is an independent college preparatory school in Downtown Brooklyn.
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Many transit options throughout
Several train lines stop throughout the neighborhood and converge at the Borough Hall subway station near Cadman Plaza Park. Five bus lines circle the park. Drivers can hop on the BQE or the Brooklyn Bridge for inter-borough travel. The whole neighborhood is pedestrian- and biker-friendly, including the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened a new bike lane in 2021. The ferry at Pier 6 offers quick rides to the Financial District’s Pier 11 at Wall Street.
The Borough Hall subway station connects Brooklyn Heights to the 2, 3, 4 and 5 trains.
Brooklyn Heights residents can grab a Citi Bike from one of the prevalent docks.
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Living near the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
For years, locals and politicians have raised concerns about the BQE. For one, the infrastructure needs extensive repair, as the road is quickly deteriorating. Though no approved plan is in place, the city has acknowledged it must be addressed in the coming years. Until then, the highway may become more dangerous for drivers. Additionally, the BQE is notorious for its toxic fumes which can lead to health problems. Though the highway’s cantilevered design in Brooklyn Heights means residents fare better than those in other areas, it’s still a concern among locals.
Brooklyn Heights residents and visitors can kayak along the East River on a sunny day.
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade attracts both residents of Brooklyn Heights and tourists.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brooklyn Heights
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Brooklyn Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $1,400,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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