Brooklyn, NY

The Good

• ✓Walker's Paradise with promenade and river views
• ✓Excellent subway and ferry access to Manhattan
• ✓High median income and low violent crime
• ✓Strong public and private schools, arts scene

Real Talk

• !Housing costs are sky‑high—rent and condos command premium prices
• !Noise from traffic, the East River ferry, and nearby rail lines can be disruptive
• !Parking is scarce and expensive; most residents rely on public transit
• !Gentrification has pushed out longtime residents and changed the neighborhood’s historic character
• $Condo fees and property taxes can add 2-3% of purchase price per year
• $Older brick homes require costly maintenance and roof replacement
• $Homeowners’ insurance can be higher due to seismic concerns

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