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Let’s talk size.  Let’s talk urban.. suburban. Let’s talk diversity and lifestyle. Let’s talk Brooklyn!

In recent years, the Brooklyn rental market has been bombarded with tenants looking to move out of Manhattan into Brooklyn.  What’s happening?  People are looking for better deals.. more space for less money!

Many times clients have a misconception that ‘big n bad’ Brooklyn is inexpensive to live in and that a studio for $850 is easy to find.  Sorry, people! Those days are over. The truth remains in one key word.. location, location, location! It’s not impossible to find a 2 bdrm for $1300 in areas such as Crown Heights, Flatbush, Bay Ridge, and Dyker Heights (amongst others). However, prime areas such as Park Slope, Fort Greene and Williamsburg are only about 10% more affordable than Manhattan. And space is not a guarantee!

The New York reality is that your budget dictates where and how you live.  Can you afford a 1 bdrm for $1600? Then, yes, Park Slope may have something for you.  Looking for a 1 bdrm with a max budget of $1400?  You might find plenty of wonderful possibilities in areas such as Midwood, Lefferts Gardens,Bedford-Stuyvesant and Kensington.

According to the last U.S. Census survey in 2006, Brooklyn is home to a whopping 2.5 million residents! (I’m sure the 2010 Census will reveal a larger number.)  This does not include your fellow New Yorkers residing in Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx & Staten Island. On the subway,the buses, and the streets you’ll be part of the most exciting melting pot.. so many strange & fascinating people from all over.  And there really is something for everyone.  If you’re looking for an evening out and don’t want to cross the bridge (especially in this snowy weather), explore the infamous strips of Fulton Street in Fort Greene, 5th Ave & 7th Ave in Park Slope, Bedford Ave in Williamsburg, Smith Street in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill, the waterfront in Sheepshead Bay, Washington Ave in Prospect Heights, Lewis Ave in Bed-Stuy and the list goes on.

Neighborhoods such as Marine Park, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood offer more of a suburban feel accompanied by grand & lovely houses. If you love the neighborhood feel of brownstones and tree-lined blocks, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Park Slope are homes to historic and enchanting brownstone blocks.  Like big lofts and new “Ikea” style apartments? Then, do yourself a favor and check out Bushwick, East Williamsburg & Williamsburg.  And, of course, the new high-rise developments coming up in Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo & Fort Greene are impressive.. and may include dozens of amenities! There’s so much going on as the Brooklyn rental market continues to evolve rapidly… explore, live & embrace it!

Your Rapid Reality Check!

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