New York, NY

Downtown

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$299K - $16.8M
For Sale on Trulia:
181 homes
Rent:
$2.8K - $15.38K
For Rent on Trulia:
372 homes
To Downtown New York:
10 minutes
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 641 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 28 % Say parking is easy

  • 19 % Say car is needed

  • 17 % Say there's wildlife

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  • James Taylor
    "What dog owners like about New York like about living in New York is that there are a lot of parts they can walk their dogs "
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  • 8snkhnryvb
    "Bad public schools, High School street violence. Dirty parks. ………………………… lots of police on the streets"
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  • Paris Murasso
    "Beautiful and leafy area. Perfect for family's and honestly anyone. Many forms of transportation here "
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  • Trulia User
    "elections, parks, schools, offices, laundromats, grocery store, supermarket, pharmacy, liquor stores,taxi services, buses, trains, benches, trees, clean sidewalk, "
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  • Trulia User
    "I visit 1-2 times per week to go here from the upper east side. takes 45min to an hour. Takes 30 min or so to get to midtown."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great for families. Good schools. Beautiful, amazing, best in class park. Living here can feel a bit like being in a bubble. But if you make an effort, the rest of nyc and all its diversity are right outside your door. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Well situated near the public transit hub of Atlantic Terminal, this family-friendly neighborhood in Brooklyn is both cultural and communal. "
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  • Rebeca M.
    "I Take the subway to midtown. Many lines are available it’s fast and easy. There are also many bus options nearby "
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  • Vikrant.pradhan
    "I am not a parent myself but I see families with children enjoy the parks and playgrounds in the area. I would say downtown is family friendly."
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  • Lara [. K.
    "Good easy convenient options - can get anywhere pretty much quickly. Many trains but super crowded. "
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  • Tory
    "This is a racially diverse community but very economically exclusive. Wealth is necessary and required to sustain a livelihood, if you’re looking for comfort expect to pay for it. On the other hand, the views are beautiful and the neighborhood is well manicured and quiet for the most part. Most of the commotion comes from visitors, tourists, and acting action. Another frequent sound is that of traffic, depending on your location you might catch an earful. If you’re a foodie then you’re in luck! There is plenty to explore that’s culturally diverse and ranges in price. Great for a date or quick bite. "
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  • Christopher M.
    "Fort Greene park is amazing. The grass is well maintained, there are two playgrounds, beautiful flowers and tennis courts. Even on weekends it doesn't feel overcrowded. "
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  • Sambrol
    "Lots of people out walking dogs at all times. People are generally courteous and give a wide berth, which is nice to see. One downside is that you will be buying your own poop bags. Not many stations with bags, though I think there are some near the waterfront."
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  • Adriennezetlin
    "Lots of families and a beloved Trader Joe’s for unique and affordable groceries. Lovely Cobble Hill Park and then the amazing Brooklyn Bridge Park are just a few reasons why families fit in just fine here!"
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  • Chad B.
    "It’s a great mix on retail plenty of transit options with easy access to Manhattan. There are great events at city point."
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  • K.hatzes
    "Nothing. The best part is that it’s still evolving, great subway and bus access, lots of new businesses"
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  • Natalie M.
    "Easiest commute ever. Almost every train is within a 5-15 min walk! The A/C/R/Q/2/3/F/B/4/5 are within that distance "
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  • Heidi C.
    "No parks . During the winter you rely on the children’s playroom if you live in one of the high-rise buildings. "
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  • Erinn.a.morrison
    "There’s access to pretty much every major train line, commutes are super easy, especially to downtown Manhattan. "
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  • Martyn B.
    "It’s very, loud. People have a lot to say. Fulton mall can be very busy. All the transit which is great"
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  • Amberlaniecewoods
    "Fort Greene Farmer’s Market and composting; dog friendly; nearby Trader Joe’s, Target, Dekalb Market"
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  • Angeline D.
    "I’be lived in this neighborhood for over 22 years. I love it, but it’s getting so crowded now because of overdevelopment. It’s still so “neighborhoody” still..."
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  • Didi11201
    "Easy commute. A 10 minute ride to the city. I have all lines, red, yellow, orange, green and blue just a few blocks away. Some closer than others. Also have LIRR, 5 minutes away. "
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  • Steph M.
    "I don't go out much but there are always fliers talking about programs and events that are upcoming. "
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  • Didi11201
    "Excellent Commute. We are near all public transit lines. If you have car, we have brooklyn bridge, manhattan bridge and BQE"
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  • Matt
    "The neighborhood is very convenient to most train lines that run across NYC. That gets you to most commuting hot spots in 20-25 minutes, since you can find a subway that goes straight there "
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  • Matt
    "There are a ton of dogs in the area, but no dog park for them to play around. Owners struggle to find space in Cadman Plaza or Fort Greene park, but those areas have to be “off hours” which are inconvenient for folks with office jobs."
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  • P
    "Young families, dog lovers, laid back, lots of access to the arts; easy access the shopping; kid friendly activities "
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  • Michael
    "It’s a great downtown but also a residential. Great for cats, dogs, and kids. Lots of places to shop."
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  • Edgar Zaldivar
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for four years and I love it more everyday. It’s centraly located within walking distance to all the Brooklyn brownstone neighborhoods. It offers the best subway access in the city with 10 lines. It’s diverse and you have everything you need within walking distance. The shopping and dining options get better everyday."
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  • F g.
    "city point is a good place to shop and eat. Subway transportation makes for easy accessibility to the area. Walkable to brooklyn promenade and brooklyn bridge. "
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  • kranack
    "Lots of places to walk a dog but no real parks nearby. Hopefully dog owners will clean up poop. Lots of dog owners around. "
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  • Caitlin W.
    "Great location, lots of shopping, restaurants, and transportation options. It’s also culturally diverse with a good mix of families and singles!"
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  • Jujupotenza
    "Every great thing is walkable, I have a lot of things to do with my dog, there’s amazing views and people"
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