http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/What_is_it_like_to_live_in_Bushwick_What_subway_s-25595I am looking for a multi-family (2-3 units max) a not too crazy commute to the city but also some amenities like a grocery store nearby. We are a mixed race couple in our 30s- actor and musician... back in the day it was sort of a no go zone but I have been heading out there more and more- still seems a bit sparse in terms of ammenities, but would love to hear the thoughts of those who live or play there frequently! Thanks.en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Brooklyn_OH-107476/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Brooklyn_OH-107476/Bushwick is a mixed area of cultures and things to offer as far as investments. Contents [hide] * 1 Statistics o 1.1 People o 1.2 Housing * 2 Transportation * 3 History o 3.1 Bushwick Township + 3.1.1 Four Villages + 3.1.2 Land annexation + 3.1.3 Bushwick Shore and Williamsburgh + 3.1.4 Early Industry o 3.2 Streetcar Suburb o 3.3 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s: White flight and economic depression o 3.4 Blackout: Riots and Looting o 3.5 1980s and 1990s: Blight and Poverty o 3.6 2000s: Rebirth + 3.6.1 The Bushwick Initiative # 3.6.1.1 Crime Reducation # 3.6.1.2 Housing Improvement # 3.6.1.3 Commercial Revitalization # 3.6.1.4 Sanitation Improvement + 3.6.2 Cheap Rents * 4 Land use o 4.1 Parks and public space o 4.2 Public housing o 4.3 Educational facilities + 4.3.1 Elementary schools # 4.3.1.1 Public # 4.3.1.2 Private/parochial + 4.3.2 Middle schools + 4.3.3 High schools + 4.3.4 Combined middle and high schools * 5 Notable residents * 6 References * 7 Sources * 8 External links * 9 See also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushwick,_Brooklyn I have a new listing coming on to market... in this area, call me when I have listed will show you 2-3 family income will be priced right... what are you looking for in price range??? email me caltpat@yahoo.comThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:50:17 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-193344/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-193344/IV BEEN AN AGENT FOR OVER 6 YRS, AND BUSHWICK HAS CHANGED FROM THE 1900 BLACKOUT IT LEFT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO WHAT DETROIT IS NOW, BUT NOW IT IS A SITE WHERE TO MY UNDERSTANDING MANY FREELANCERS THAT LIVED IN LES, WEST VILLAGE AND HARLEM ALSO WILLIAMSBURG ARE SPREADING TO BUSHWICK BECAUSE 1ST YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY AND THE SPACE THE HOUSES IN BUSHWICK HAVE TO OFFER. I HAVE A LISTING IM SELLING IN BUSHWICK AND SEVERAL OTHER ONES THAT ARE STILL PREMATURE. IT WILL BE A GOOD INVESTMENT.CALL ME IF YOU LIKE 917-826-0705 ALBERTO-NYThu, 27 Mar 2008 22:03:05 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Home_Seller-bushwick_ridgewood_brooklyn-107240/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Home_Seller-bushwick_ridgewood_brooklyn-107240/I live in the bushwick/ridgewood section for almost 10 years. The L train mytle/wyckoff avenue and M train kickerbocker avenue is just 5 minutes walk. In 20 minutes, the subway train will take you to union square or canal street. We are surrounded by major banks, supermarkets, restaurants, laundromats, etc. We have buses on mytle avenue will take you to either williamburg or queens. Look for zip code 11237 and check the area out.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:51:46 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Bayside_Queens_NY-100750/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Bayside_Queens_NY-100750/Hi Maha, Once you decide where you would like to live, sit down with the bank and see what you monthly payments will be and then call me and I can help you buy your perfect home. HenryWed, 12 Mar 2008 06:42:15 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11354-171307/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11354-171307/Hi Maha, I was advised by my girlfriends to inform you to focus on spinning a few train stops out from the Broadway Junction (and not to go past it): L Line stops suggested: Wilson Ave Bushwick and Aberdeen Street J Line stops suggested: Chauncey Street Halsey Street Gates Ave A & C Line Stops suggested: Utica Ave Ralph Ave Rockaway Ave There are a lot of new construction projects mingled with renovations in progress in this public transportation geographical area. The bus system is pretty good over there as well. You can get your hands on a decent pre-war multi-family building for a nice price. I'm hoping to have more info about food and shopping for you later. Here's a link to the PDF of the MTA NYC Bus Map so you can plot and plan your investigative trip: http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/busbkln.pdf P.S. Chauncey St has several decent properties for sale (3 to 6 families) by various real estate brokerages you may want to consider if you do decide to sneak a peek. Regards, C.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:30:06 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11354-171307/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11354-171307/Hi Maha, http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/05/magazine/305bushwick.1.html This is a great article from the NY Times about Bushwick being an up and coming area (2006). I will call a few of my friends who live in the area and will let you know their suggestions. I promise to post back sometime tomorrow with a more personalized and relevant update for you. Enjoy your day. Regards, C.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:03:46 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Home_Buyer-11218-148987/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Home_Buyer-11218-148987/Thank you for that information! Sadly no driving- 11 years in NY so no driving for me haha. May take you up on the peeking though! Any thoughts on what part of Bushwick for a walking distance decent grocery or pharmacy just general stuff like that? I have been to the jefferson stop area i thin near starr street...Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:53:30 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11354-171307/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11354-171307/Hi Maha, http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm The link above will take you to the NYC PDF file of the subway system. Bushwick is an interesting area currently experiencing quite a bit of renovation. If you drive, my suggestion would be to explore the neighborhood during the morning, afternoon and evening to see the ebb and flow of the neighborhood during different days of the week. If you like the neighborhood, there are homes here on Trulia listed with the agents who write in the forum. You may want to contact a few of us to take a peek at a property or two if you feel it is a place you may want to live/ invest in. P.S. The L, A and J trains have stops near multifamily homes that are available. Regards, C.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:39:10 -0700