Young professionals, millennials, and families are leaving Manhattan and moving across the river to Brooklyn. Why? Well, there are more than 100 reasons you should move to Brooklyn. But, here are six reasons to get you started!
1. Stunning Skyline Views
Imagine lounging on a rooftop deck and enjoying unrivaled views of the Manhattan skyline. There’s something almost magical about the way the city lights reflect off the East River, and Brooklyn offers the best vantage points to take in the view.
Head over to WNYC Transmitter Park or the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for uninterrupted views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.
2. Prospect Park
Home to Brooklyn’s only freshwater lake, Prospect Park is a 526-acre urban oasis near Park Slope. Prospect Park is best known for its zoo, carousel, ice skating rink, tennis courts, and dog park. There are acres of rolling meadows and hiking trails. Kids love cooling off at the new splash pad, and there are always open-air concerts during the summer months. In the winter, the hills of Prospect Park are packed with sledders and snowboarders of all ages.
Prospect Park is more than just a park to Brooklyn residents; it’s also a place where they can live an outdoor lifestyle without leaving the city amenities behind.
3. The Sense of Community
Every neighborhood in Brooklyn has its own personality. Block parties and backyard barbecues are regular occurrences in Brooklyn. Neighbors are friendly, but they also know when to mind their own business.
Most people in Manhattan don’t even know their neighbor’s name. Moving to Brooklyn will take the anonymity out of living in the big city.
4. Coney Island and Brighton Beach
Coney Island and Brighton Beach are only a short train ride away when you live in Brooklyn. Won’t it be nice spending every weekend at the beach? Your coworkers will probably think you’re summering in the Hamptons.
5. Brooklyn is Affordable
It doesn’t matter which borough you live in; New York real estate is always going to be expensive, but you’ll get more for your money if you live in Brooklyn. Why buy a tiny studio apartment in the city when you can afford a three-bedroom home in Brooklyn? It’s actually possible to find a house with a backyard (or a rooftop terrace) in Brooklyn. Think of how much happier you’ll be when you have a closet to put your clothes in instead of living in a closet-sized apartment.
6. The Culture
Brooklyn is a true melting pot of cultures. It’s one of the reasons foodies flock to Brooklyn. Smorgasburg, an open-air food and flea market, takes place every Saturday in Williamsburg and every Sunday in Prospect Park. You can try delicacies from all over the world and find inexpensive art for your new place.
Brooklyn is also home to some of the city’s best music venues and museums.
It might take a while to get used to living in Brooklyn if you’re used to a fast-paced Manhattan lifestyle. Fortunately, you can hop on the L train and be back in Manhattan in a matter of minutes.