When it comes to living in New York City, Brooklyn is the way many want to go. Yet, there has, until recently, been a problem in finding somewhere to live downtown. Apartments and condos for sale in Downtown Brooklyn have been a rarity – almost non-existent. This change has been for the good. For many, Downtown Brooklyn is the centre of this borough.
Downtown Brooklyn: Civic Center
When it comes to government buildings, you will find many of them located in Downtown Brooklyn. Municipal buildings such as the Downtown Municipal Building provide employment for well-dressed civil servants. They come and go from marble office buildings during the day, but leave the neighborhood over to the residents at night.
Commercial Center
Beyond the fluted and classic structures of the civic buildings, you can find brownstones and modern structures. The presence of a few campus colleges, livens up the commercial shops, restaurant and night clubs. In fact, Downtown Brooklyn becomes a lively place to live just beyond the central avenue.
Stepping onto the side streets stretching away from the civic heart, you find small shops as well as delis, restaurants and coffee shops. These laid-back businesses cater to those who live in the area. If you want to go mall hopping or spread the wealth in larger outlets, head to Fulton Mall and/or Atlantic Terminal. Fulton Mall is a popular spot for shopping as well as sitting and watching the world go by.
In Downtown Brooklyn, you do not have to go far to enjoy the nightlife. Whether it is movies or nightclubs, this region has them all. They include popular sports’ bars and simple bar and grills.
Nearby
The question is not what is near Downtown Brooklyn. The question is what is not near it. From any of the condos for sale in the area, you can walk, bike or take transit public to many of the nearby neighborhoods. This includes
- Prospect Heights – with its popular Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
- Brooklyn Heights – home to one of the borough’s oldest homes (1824).
- DUMBO – with its wonderful examples of Industrial Architecture and art and cultural destinations
- Fort Greene – historically was an African-American neighborhood with the Museum of Contemporary African Disasporan Arts and Fort Greene Park
- Park Slope – with its elegant 19th century brownstones
- Williamsburg – currently the Bohemian part of Brooklyn with its Williamsburg Art and Historical Center
Moreover, Downtown Brooklyn provides you with easy access to all of New York City, including the bright lights and promises of Soho and Manhattan. This provides you with more than one reason to pay attention to any condos for sale in Downtown Brooklyn.
