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-Apr 26, 2021
COMMUNITY-MINDED BROOKLYNITES WILL LOVE LAID-BACK GREENWOOD HEIGHTS
It’s time for Cobble Hill, Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights–longtime residents at the cool kid’s table– to share the spotlight. Sure, this buzzy area of South Brooklyn is a stylish hub for Brooklynites who want to mix community, green space, art, and small business.But, these darling destinations are pretty pricey. How can you get your own little slice of joie de vivre with lush greenery, savory local eats and shops steps from your abode? Enter: Greenwood Heights.
With its hilly, atmospheric landscape and family townhouses, Greenwood Heights is a true under-the-radar gem. This hub is peppered with low-rise buildings, longtime residents, and stately scenery. Whether it’s an iconic landmark like Green-Wood Cemetery or bustling family-owned businesses, Greenwood is an exciting but mellow little pocket to plant roots.
Dynamic real estate agents, Alexandra Como Saghir and Tyson Lewis, from The Saghir Lewis Team gave us the real deal dish on why Greenwood Heights is a shining jewel in Brooklyn. While Greenwood Heights isn’t a major thoroughfare, that’s precisely what makes it an absolute delight. (Plus, quieter streets means more parking, right?).
It won’t take much convincing, but here are four reasons why Greenwood Heights is the place to be.
- Proximity, proximity, proximity. Like the age-old real estate maxim of “location, location, location,” Greenwood Heights has a pin in all things accessible. The N, D, and R train-centric neighborhood is a quick jaunt over to Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, and Sunset Park. Alexandra notes: “You’re literally in the mix of a vibrant art community, industry, and life-long residents.” At the intersection of Prospect Park, lively neighborhoods, art, commerce, and dining, this enclave has it all.
- Bigger space for your buck. Greenwood Heights has a wealth of townhouses. Condos are popping up here and there, but it’s mostly known for one- and two-family homes. For people craving an airy open space and won’t ditch out to the suburbs, Tyson and Alexandra wholeheartedly recommend Greenwood. Its sloping hills and casual mood creates a tranquil space. That’s not saying Greenwood is a sleepy neighborhood. Each street celebrates its own robust uniqueness with art galleries, bakeries and cafes, two beer gardens, and five schools.
- Dazzling and rich history. “Greenwood is totally cool and not over saturated with trends,” says Alexandra. Which means it’s a neighborhood for cultural touchstones, not flash-in-the-pan trends. The neighborhood is home to spirited and unique institutions like Green-Wood Cemetery. The 478-acre cemetery comes to life with visitors all year long with they’re long standing residents–like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Leonard Berstein–are rather famous attractions. Green-Wood is its own celebratory green space in its own right: curated events on culture, life, and music is a huge draw for city residents and tourists. With Industry City now in the mix, Greenwood Heights is a circuit board for artists and creators, distinctive experiences, and dining.
- Community connection. With affordable rents, people stay for years and reinvest in the community. Which means that mom-and-pop shops sprout up plentifully. Businesses are more likely to be run with care because the owners live and work in Greenwood. Independent establishments have a domino effect, too. “People care and they’re ready to fight for what they believe in for the better of the community,” adds Tyson. As many long-time residents own shops and services to better the community, they’re also passionate about activism. Freddy’s Bar–the original powerhouse of the anti-Atlantic Yards movement in the early aughts–relocated to Greenwood Heights in 2010.
With a heartfelt mindset for community, local business, and the arts, Greenwood Heights is becoming the next destination neighborhood.