New York, NY

Brooklyn Heights

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$289K - $15M
For Sale on Trulia:
160 homes
Rent:
$2.75K - $140K
For Rent on Trulia:
55 homes
To Downtown New York:
14 minutes
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What Locals Say about Brooklyn Heights

At least 42 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 21 % Say there's wildlife

  • 17 % Say parking is easy

  • 16 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Stephen
    "New York City is intellectual, diverse, inclusive, and the standard for art, fashion, business and Medicine. There cuisines from all over the world as well as kosher, halal and vegetarian options. It is home to multiple world respected hospitals and universities. It’s a major tourist destination and hosts millions of visitors per year."
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  • Terry Moore
    "Multiple dog runs and super dog friendly. Be respectful when there is new growth, there are lots of hydrants and older trees. "
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  • Tory
    "Friendly over here in this neighborhood community. Lots of kids live here, varying ages and so it’s very kid friendly. "
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  • Kdipiazza
    "There are several playgrounds in the area that are perfect for young children. Brooklyn Bridge Park is very close and offers greenery, a little sand beach for water exploration and several other playgrounds. "
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  • Dumbo
    "Charming town homes on tree lined streets, award winning waterfront park with best views of New York, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Stay at 1 Hotel. Love at Pierhouse "
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  • Cindya W.
    "Beautiful views and townhouses. Never want to leave this neighborhood. Gréât dog park nearby and seconds from water views. "
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  • Natalie M.
    "Dogs and babies always welcome. The heights has a very community feel and many people live here their whole lives. The public schools are top notch and the best private schools in Brooklyn are here as well. "
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  • Tpertew
    "Soccer at the pier. Atlantic antic. Willowtown fair. Riverside tenants association. Movie on the lawn in DUMBO. Otherwise there aren’t too many community events. "
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  • Lissa H. K.
    "Store owners know you by name, safe for kids to walk around by themselves when they are old enough, close to everything, the Broklyn bridge park is the most beautiful park in the city. "
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  • Katelin.wahl
    "I have not seen many easily accessible dog parks, for the most part they are on the edges of the neighborhood. Otherwise nice wide sidewalks and easy access to running paths. "
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  • Johntabai
    "I live in Brooklyn Heights and I love everything about it, the beauty of the neighborhood, the cleanliness, safety and it’s so convenient to get anywhere, also the people are nice and friendly."
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  • Geoff C.
    "I don’t commute. But if I did it would be easy because there are many subway lines in the neighborhood."
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  • Kaelina L.
    "It’s a very cute part of Brooklyn it’s like it’s own town. Very friendly people with very old fashioned theme stores. It’s a safe neighborhood with beautiful scenery. "
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  • Jared B.
    "It’s the best neighborhood in NYC! Great local restaurants and bars. Public transportation and super safe. "
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  • Rachel B.
    "I live less then a block to the Clark St. Station. after one stop i can transfer to any train in manhattan. It is a great commute, the station is clean and the attendants are friendly."
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  • Kelly G.
    "It’s quiet and cozy... people will say good morning to you... strangers smile at one another while passing on the street. It doesn’t feel like you’re in the city, and I mean that in the best way possible."
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  • Alainkodsi
    "I lived in the neighborhood for over twenty years and it is incredible. Beautiful homes, quite streets, strong community of friends, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Promenade are just incredible. "
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  • xxx
    "The subway is a nightmare but that has more to do with the lack of law enforcement and the decline of quality of life laws. "
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  • Jefferson Hu
    "Quiet area, really feels safe to live here. Close proximity to BBP and the Promenade, an excess of things to do when it is warm out"
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  • Laik J. G.
    "Great neighborhood. Extremely safe and very coveted for its awesome location. I’m a college student and live in a dorm, but regardless the area is awesome "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is very safe and relatively quiet. There are often kids out with their parents. There aren’t a ton of parks, but enough close by. "
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  • Anna L. S.
    "It’s close to all kinds of transportation and it’s only one subway stop away from the city, yet it feels so relaxed by the water and all of the green space of Brooklyn bridge park. I’m in love!"
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  • ruthsams
    "Multiple subway lines, A,C,2,3,4,5,R,N.F. Walk to Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, and new Brooklyn Bridge Park. "
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  • Gcanellos
    "A true neighborhood in the middle of the city - you know your neighbors, you know your store owners, all your kids play in the same places and know one another. "
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