How Healthy Is Your Neighborhood?
Williamsburg
Score: 36/50
Available Green Space: 8
Say what you will about waterfront development in the area, but the parks along the river are lovely. Coupled with McCarren Park, the neighborhood is one of the best in North Brooklyn when it comes to public green spaces.
Fresh Air: 6
This varies depending on how close you are to the BQE or the elevated J train, but proximity to the water and a large park go a long way toward clearing things up.
Bicycling Infrastructure: 6
Another neighborhood with multiple bike stores and a generally bike-friendly vibe with relatively little infrastructure—many of the main roads don’t have bike lanes, and the pushback against lanes from the Hasidic community has made headlines several times over the past few years. The area gets extra points for Citi Bike docking stations.
Gyms: 7
They’re not cheap, but Williamsburg now has multiple gyms (like Chalk and Retro Fitness) as well as endless boutique studios and classes, including Brooklyn BodyBurn, Brooklyn Crew, Syncstudio, and the new SoulCycle location. If you have the inclination and the money, it’s an ideal setup.
Healthy Food availability: 9
It’s hard to turn a corner here without running into some kind of health food store, or at the very least a deli that’ll sell fresh, organic produce and kombucha. The area’s also serviced by multiple CSAs, making it one of the easiest places in the borough to find quality groceries.