Neighborhood

Brooklyn

Brooklyn, once known as an area filled with industrial warehouses and working-class folk, has morphed over the last few years into a town known for its hipster-cool vibe, its landmark brownstone streets and even has tour buses cruising some of its areas. The Big Apple’s most populated borough has now blossomed into some of the most sought-after real estate, meccas for a population of professionals, families, artists and celebrities.

New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn is awash in history and culture. Originally a city in its own right, Brooklyn was joined with the surrounding areas, including Manhattan, in 1898 to form what we now know as modern day NYC. This rich history that goes back to the colonial era, has influenced the borough’s character, as well as its architecture, with large swaths of the borough being considered to be part of Brownstone Brooklyn as well as being designated historic districts. In recent decades even the neighborhoods outside of what would be considered prime Brooklyn have experienced a renaissance as the borough has been going through a major real estate and development boom.

Source: Where Traveler, Property Club